The primary method to change your passcode on an iPhone 14 is through the Settings app.
Here's a detailed guide:
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Open Settings: Locate and tap the "Settings" app icon on your iPhone 14's home screen.
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Navigate to Face ID (or Touch ID) & Passcode: Scroll down in the Settings menu until you find "Face ID & Passcode" (on iPhone 14 models with Face ID) or "Touch ID & Passcode" (on older models with Touch ID). Tap on it.
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Enter Your Current Passcode: You will be prompted to enter your existing passcode for security reasons.
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Change Passcode Option: Scroll down until you find the option labeled "Change Passcode." Tap on it.
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Enter Your Old Passcode: Enter your current passcode again.
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Enter Your New Passcode: You will be prompted to enter your new desired passcode. You can choose a custom alphanumeric code, a custom numeric code, a 6-digit numeric code, or a 4-digit numeric code. You can select your preference by tapping "Passcode Options".
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Verify Your New Passcode: Enter the new passcode again to confirm it.
Your iPhone 14's passcode is now successfully changed!
What if you forgot your passcode?
If you've forgotten your passcode, you'll need to erase your iPhone and restore it from a backup. If you don't have a backup, you will lose the data on your iPhone. This process requires an Apple ID and password associated with the device. You'll typically go through a recovery process. Note the YouTube video mentions skipping Apple ID for resetting Screen Time passcode, this does NOT pertain to your lock screen passcode. If you can't remember your Apple ID, the account recovery process can take several days or longer.
