Assuming that the four or six digit unlock code to the phone is in the Keychain, where exactly do I find it? I see my passwords for apps but not the unlock code for the phone
IOS – How to get the device’s unlock passcode from the KeyChain
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Related Solutions
As a workaround, you can make the password of the old keychain empty. You can do that by pressing the OK button for a second time after this error message is shown:
You can then just click the allow button repeatedly without having to type the password every time.
This usually happens when you change your login password without changing your keychain password.
- Open Keychain Access
- Click Edit -> Change Password for Keychain 'Login'
- Match the password to the one you log into the computer with.
If you firmly believe "this is not the problem", please try to delete your keychain and recreate it in order to get the link between the login and keychain to properly function. (thanks @dragon788)
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Best Answer
The unlock code (passcode) is not stored in the Keychain, so you cannot find it there.
In fact, the unlock code is not stored at all on the device. This is by design.
When you enter the unlock code it is used, together with other information, as the passphrase to decrypt an encryption key that is stored on the device. That key then makes it possible for the phone to read your other, sensitive data.
Without the user entering the pass code the phone cannot access the encryption key, and thus cannot access your sensitive data.
For more details, read page 12 of this document:
https://www.apple.com/business/docs/iOS_Security_Guide.pdf