Forgot Notes Password? How to Open Locked Notes on iPhone without Password

Summary

In this Tenorshare Channel video, the host addresses the issue of forgetting the password for locked notes on an iPhone. The script explains that the 'Reset Password' option in the settings app only applies to future notes, not existing ones. The solution involves using another device with the same Apple ID and iCloud for notes to unlock them with Touch or Face ID and then remove the lock. The video concludes by inviting viewers to subscribe for more helpful tips.

Takeaways

• 🔒 If you forget the password for your notes and can't access them with Touch or Face ID, you'll be prompted for the password each time you try to open them.
• 🔄 There is no direct way to reset the password for already locked notes on the same device where the password was forgotten.
• 🔧 You can create a new password for future notes by going to Settings > Notes > Passwords and tapping 'Reset Password'.
• 📍 The 'Reset Password' option only applies to new notes and not to those already locked.
• 👆 Some suggest that Touch or Face ID might unlock locked notes, but this doesn't work if the iPhone has already requested the password.
• 🔑 To resolve the issue, you need to find another device signed in with the same Apple ID and with notes synced via iCloud.
• 📲 Attempt to unlock the notes with Touch or Face ID on the alternate device; if successful, you can remove the lock.
• 📝 To remove the lock, press and hold the locked notes and select 'Remove Lock' from the menu.
• 🔓 The removal of the lock on the alternate device will also unlock the notes on the original device.
• 👍 The video provides a solution for users who have forgotten the password for their locked notes.
• 📺 The script is from a Tenorshare Channel video, offering tips and tricks for dealing with locked notes on iPhones.
• 🔔 The video encourages viewers to subscribe to the Tenorshare Channel for more helpful tips and to continue watching related content.

Q & A

What happens if you forget the password for your notes app?

If you forget the password for your notes app, you will be prompted to enter the password every time you try to open them, and you won't be able to access the notes without it.

Is there a way to reset the password for your locked notes?

The script suggests that you can reset the password for notes you lock in the future, but not for the ones already locked.

Where can you find the option to reset the password in the settings app?

You can find the option to reset the password by opening the settings app, scrolling down, tapping on 'Notes', and then tapping 'Passwords'.

What is the limitation of the 'Reset Password' button in the Notes settings?

The 'Reset Password' button allows you to create a new password for notes you lock from now on, but it doesn't help with unlocking notes that are already locked.

Can you still open locked notes using Touch ID or Face ID after forgetting the password?

According to the script, once the iPhone has asked for the password, you won't be able to open the locked notes using Touch ID or Face ID.

What is the suggested alternative method to unlock locked notes?

The script suggests using another device signed in with the same Apple ID and with iCloud enabled for notes to try unlocking the notes with Touch ID or Face ID.

How can you remove the lock from your notes once you have access to them on another device?

You can remove the lock by pressing and holding the locked notes and then tapping 'Remove Lock' from the menu.

What happens to the notes on your original device when you remove the lock on another device?

Once you remove the lock on another device, the notes on your original device will also be unlocked.

What should you do if you want to see more tips like the ones in the script?

You can subscribe to the Tenorshare Channel for more tips and information.

How can you continue watching videos on the Tenorshare Channel after watching one?

You can click on another video to keep watching, as suggested in the script.

What is the Tenorshare Channel's focus based on the script content?

The Tenorshare Channel appears to focus on providing tips and solutions for various tech-related issues, such as unlocking locked notes on an iPhone.

Outlines

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🔓 Forgotten Notes Password Dilemma

The video script addresses the issue of forgetting the password for locked notes on an iPhone and the inability to access them with Touch ID or Face ID. It explains that the 'Reset Password' option in the settings app only applies to future notes and not to those already locked. The script suggests a workaround by using another device signed in with the same Apple ID and iCloud for notes, where the locked notes might be accessible to remove the lock. The presenter then guides the viewer on how to unlock and remove the lock from the notes, ensuring that the original device's notes are also unlocked.

Keywords

💡Password

A password is a secret word or phrase used to authenticate a user's identity in a system. In the context of the video, the password is essential for accessing locked notes on an iPhone. The script mentions that forgetting the password can be problematic, as it prevents access to the notes until it is reset or bypassed.

💡Notes

Notes in this context refer to the application on an iPhone that allows users to create and store text-based documents. The video discusses how to manage and reset the password for these notes, emphasizing the importance of securing and accessing this data.

💡Touch ID

Touch ID is a biometric authentication method that uses a fingerprint to verify the identity of a user. The video script suggests that Touch ID might be used to unlock notes, but this is only possible if the password has not been requested previously on the device.

💡Face ID

Face ID is another biometric authentication method that uses facial recognition to verify a user's identity. Similar to Touch ID, the script mentions that Face ID could potentially unlock notes, but only under certain conditions that are not met in the described scenario.

💡Settings App

The Settings App is a system application on iOS devices that allows users to configure various device settings. In the video, the Settings App is used to access the Notes settings, where the user can attempt to reset the password for locked notes.

💡iCloud

iCloud is a cloud storage and cloud computing service from Apple that allows users to store data, including notes, and access it from multiple devices. The script suggests using another device with the same Apple ID and iCloud enabled for notes to potentially unlock the locked notes.

💡Apple ID

An Apple ID is a unique identifier used by Apple users to access various Apple services, including iCloud. The video emphasizes the importance of using the same Apple ID across devices to potentially unlock notes from a locked state.

💡Reset Password

The term 'Reset Password' in the video refers to the process of creating a new password for locked notes. However, the script clarifies that this option is not for unlocking existing locked notes but for setting a new password for future use.

💡Dilemma

A dilemma is a situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives, especially equally undesirable ones. In the video, the dilemma is the inability to access locked notes without the password and the challenge of finding a way to unlock them.

💡Remove Lock

To 'Remove Lock' in the context of the video means to disable the password protection on locked notes. The script suggests that if the user can unlock notes on another device, they can then remove the lock, thereby unlocking the notes on the original device as well.

💡Subscription

A subscription in this context refers to subscribing to the Tenorshare Channel for more tips and videos. The script encourages viewers to subscribe to continue receiving content related to managing and troubleshooting digital devices.

Highlights

Introduction to the Tenorshare Channel and the issue of forgotten note passwords.

The inconvenience of notes asking for a password every time they are opened.

Inquiry about the possibility of resetting the password for locked notes.

Guidance on navigating to the Notes settings within the Settings app.

Explanation of the 'Reset Password' button and its limitation for new notes only.

Clarification that Touch or Face ID cannot unlock notes after a password request on the same device.

Suggestion to use another device with the same Apple ID and iCloud for notes to unlock them.

Method to remove the lock from notes using Touch or Face ID on a different device.

Instruction on how to remove the lock by pressing and holding the locked notes.

Description of the automatic unlocking of notes on the original device after lock removal.

Conclusion of the video with a call to action for subscribing to the Tenorshare Channel.

Encouragement to watch more videos for additional tips and tricks.

Anticipation of the next video in the series.

The importance of securing notes with a password and the challenges of forgotten passwords.

The process of accessing the Notes app settings to attempt password reset.

The discovery that the 'Reset Password' button does not apply to existing locked notes.

The alternative solution of using another device to potentially unlock the notes.

The steps to unlock notes on a secondary device and remove the lock.

The synchronization of note unlocking across devices through iCloud.

Transcripts

What’s up guys, welcome back to the Tenorshare Channel.

If you forgot the password for your notes,

and can’t access them with your touch or Face ID, things get tricky.

They will ask you for the password every time you try to open them.

But can we reset the password?

Let’s find out.

Open the settings app, scroll down and tap notes.

Tap passwords,

You’ll see the Reset Password button,

but it says this allows you to create a new password for the notes you lock from now on,

not for the ones you have locked already.

Some are saying you might be able to open your locked notes with your touch or Face ID,

but that won’t happen when it has already asked you for the password on this iPhone.

So, the only chance for you to get out of this dilemma,

is to find another device that you have signed in with the same Apple ID and enabled iCloud for notes.

Then try if you can unlock them with your touch or Face ID.

If yes, you can remove the lock right away.

just press and hold the locked notes,

then tap Remove Lock from the memu.

The notes on your original device will be unlocked too.

So that’s it.

Thanks for watching.

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or click another video to keep watching now.

See you next time.