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.

It’s compatible with iPhone models up to iPhone 15, as well as older versions like iPhone 14, 13, 12, and earlier. Follow the instructions below to unlock your iDevice if Apple forgot the iPhone ...

iOS 18 lets you wirelessly restore an iPhone 16 or iPhone 16 Pro using another iPhone or an iPad, according to 9to5Mac. Apple offers a similar feature to restore an Apple Watch.

Following the announcement, Apple has also posted the iOS 18.3.1 restore image for the new iPhone 16e. iOS 18.3.1 is the latest shipping version of the iPhone software.