This article will help you how to change the passcode on iPhone 14 or passcode on this device and the best thing that you should do when you have forgotten the passcode.
When you first set up the device, you have to create a lock screen password so you will unlock your device through another way than face ID or Touch ID. However, at a later date, you want to change it. Here is the complete tutorial.
Steps to change Passcode on iPhone 14
Follow the instruction below when you want to change the passcode on iPhone 14:
- On your device, tap on Settings.
- Choose Passcode/ Face ID/Passcode or Touch ID/ Passcode, depending on the version of iOS on your device.
- Enter the current passcode.
- Tap on Change Passcode.
- Enter the old passcode.
- Now, you need to enter the new passcode. Tap on Passcode Options to select the different types of code.
- Enter the new passcode for a second time.
- Wait for a few seconds. Your device will update the passcode.
How to change 4 digit Passcode on iPhone
If you would prefer to use a four-digit passcode on your device, you still have the option, but you have to find the hidden settings. Using four-digit passcodes is not secure enough, so we recommend you to use a more complex passcode by following the steps below:
- On your device, tap on Settings.
- Tap on Passcode/ Face ID & Passcode/ Touch ID & Passcode, depending on the version of iOS on your device.
- Select Change Passcode.
- Enter the old passcode.
- Tap on Passcode Options. It will also show you options.
- Tap on 4-Digit Numeric Code.
- Enter the new passcode.
- Enter the new passcode for the second time.
- Now, you have a new passcode with a four-digit numeric code rather than a longer passcode.
Change password on iPhone
If you would like to use a passcode with a combination of numbers and letters, it is also possible to do it. Here is the instruction to follow and to try on your iPhone 14:
- On your iPhone 14, tap on Settings.
- Tap on Passcode/Face ID & Passcode/ Touch ID & Passcode, depending on the version of iOS.
- Enter the passcode.
- Select Change Passcode.
- Enter the old passcode.
- Tap on Passcode Options.
- Tap on Custom Alphanumeric Code.
- Enter the new passcode with the combination of letters and also numbers.
- Enter the new passcode for a second time.
- Now, you have changed your passcode with the new one and you made it with a combination of letters and numbers.
Why you cannot change the Passcode
That is all the complete tutorial you can try to change the passcode on iPhone 14. If you cannot change it, there are some reasons such as below:
- You have entered the wrong passcode. Tap the keys carefully to enter the right passcode.
- You have forgotten the password. When you cannot remember a passcode, you cannot change it to a new one.
Remember that if you have entered the wrong passcode six times in a row, it makes your device locked out and you can re-enter if you remember the passcode.