Instead of “Forgot Passcode”, look for the “Erase iPhone” option. A crucial note – the eSIM will be deleted in this process, requiring a re-setup from your carrier.

Fortunately, if you forgot your iPhone passcode, you can simply erase your iPhone without having to complete a factory restore. There are some distinctions between erase and factory restore.

Here's how it works. In iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, it is now possible to reset an iPhone or iPad's new passcode with the previous passcode you used for up to three days after the change is made.

If you don't see the "Passcode Reset" option on your iPhone screen, it's because of one of two reasons: Your iPhone hasn't been updated to iOS 17, or your passcode is more than 72 hours old.

You can use recovery mode to restore your iPhone or iPad if you've forgotten your passcode. To access the recovery mode, you need a computer and a cable to connect your iPhone to the computer.