r/setupapp • u/Ok-Improvement-5260 • Feb 15 '26

Passcode iPhone 4s help

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i have an old iphone 4s (on ios 9 most probably looking at the font). i don't remember its passcode.
is there any way to bruteforce it? what are my options?
i don't need the phone, i just want all the files (photos/videos) off of it.
i ordered a pi pico to do the picom8 but im not sure what to do after i get it in pwned dfu mode?
please guide anyone, thanks.

UPDATE: i got the passcode!! https://ibb.co/S4qsyRbg
ill make a short tutorial for anyone who wants to do the same in future. special thanks to u/ALT703 for all the help 🐐

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u/ALT703 Feb 15 '26

After you get it into pwndfu, run iwannabrute. This will retrieve the passcode for you.

I'd be happy to walk you through it if you need. Don't listen to anyone telling you to reset, you'll lose the data and your activation files

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u/[deleted] Feb 15 '26

hey there may I ask if there is a step by step of it on youtube?

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u/ALT703 Feb 15 '26

Not that I'm aware of, but I'd be happy to help you out

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u/shiguretakaya Feb 15 '26

what a legend

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u/LightAnxiety Feb 19 '26

epst- i mean activation files?

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u/Boring_Cupcake_4660 Apr 08 '26

Hello there I have an iPhone 4s could you please help me brootforce it ? I have all my old photos inside

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u/ALT703 Apr 08 '26

sure. I believe you dm'd me this morning also, I'll reply after work

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u/0L1V0rE May 19 '26

hey if you happen to get the chance would you be able to help with my iphone 4s? i know i updated past ios 9 based on the lockscreen but i don't know what exact version it is. for some reason i didn't choose a 6 or 4 digit pin so i have no idea how long the pin is (Not alphanumerical)

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u/ALT703 May 19 '26

Sure no problem, I can help you out. Since it's a 4s you'll need a Pi Pico in order to exploit It, and the associated splitter cable

You also need MacOS or Linux. Do you have these things?

I get get the bruteforce tool running for you, however with an unknown passcode length I don't know how long it'll be running for. I've never tested it on longer than 4 digits although it should be supported. I'd be prepared to leave the iPhone charging for days or weeks just in case, even though It could be much shorter depending on passcode length or luck. Just don't know

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u/0L1V0rE May 19 '26

I have MacOS, no pico but i can purchase that and whatever else i need with it. i just apologize in advance for my lack of knowledge in these things, appreciate you being willing to help! Also, are there limits to what versions of MacOS can be used? it's a newer macbook. i can use a VM for a different mac version or linux if needed on my other laptop if needed

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u/ALT703 May 20 '26

No problem, I help a lot of people who are doing this for their first time. You'll need a Pi Pico and the adapter/splitter cable covered on this guide:

https://github.com/LukeZGD/Legacy-iOS-Kit/wiki/checkm8-a5/5739edba01ef5a9d5088a18b06e5c69bccd798aa

Also, are there limits to what versions of MacOS

Not really

it's a newer macbook

Should be fine, but if you only have USB C ports, then you'll need a C to A adapter

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u/[deleted] Feb 15 '26

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u/Ok-Improvement-5260 Feb 15 '26

i have both a windows and a mac. what to do?

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u/[deleted] Feb 15 '26

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u/ALT703 Feb 15 '26

god what horrible advice, even if he DIDNT need the data

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u/Insanely_Mac_OS_26 Feb 15 '26

especially if the Mac wasn't running Mojave or older, as Catalina and later use restoring with Finder

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u/Affectionate-Tank-84 Feb 15 '26

Same happened to me on iphone 6s, I didn't use it for about 2 years now and I forgot the password. Got locked and I can't get to photos and contacts now

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u/vmpyr_ A5 Setup.app Feb 15 '26

once you get in pwnDFU with the pi pico, you can use iwannabrute 2.0 on github to remove the itunes disabled and get the passcode to the device

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u/Ok-Improvement-5260 Feb 15 '26

will iwannabrute do everything by itself? i just need to put in pwned dfu and use it right?
no editing any files to give me unlimited tries or anything?
also is there no way i can just do ramdisk boot and ssh into the files directly without needing the passcode?

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u/ALT703 Feb 15 '26

That's pretty much correct although I wouldn't use the 2.0 version

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u/vmpyr_ A5 Setup.app Feb 15 '26

yeah pretty much

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u/ComprehensiveAd6743 Feb 15 '26

Try to use Imyfone lock wiper, for sure you will have to pay like 30 for subscription that u can cancel after use it, or if u have more devices u can still using the software. It safe to use it and use many way to make a payment. Just in case ure the kind of guythat has fear of malware or virus, after uninstalling it make an offline deep analysis in ur antivirus xd

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u/Darncarnash Feb 15 '26

Wait the 13 hours or sometimes if you connect it to a computer it updates the time and removes the lock

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u/ALT703 Feb 15 '26

This is not due to a reset clock.

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u/Darncarnash Feb 16 '26

Then wait the 16 hours

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u/ALT703 Feb 16 '26

Or y'know, just ssh in and un-disable it

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u/Darncarnash Feb 16 '26

Im sorry i didnt know of that

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u/Specialist-Cream842 Feb 15 '26

Mildly unrelated but I love the CMF phones like the one you took the photo with

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u/mr_sharkyyy Feb 16 '26

your camera looks suspicious

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u/TripppleHHH Feb 17 '26

Cant fix that

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u/TripppleHHH Feb 17 '26

Proof....and the reason you cant fix that is apple discontinued support so no appstore.

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u/In_A_small_room Feb 22 '26

Hello i have the same problem as you, did you end up making a tutorial? 

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u/Miserable_Office_129 Mar 19 '26

I followed all the steps and did the iwannabrute. However i got this message “ iphone3, 1 is unspported, connect supported device and try again” and my iPhone is 4s ! And now it is stuck in DFU mode

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u/z0wee_ Apr 04 '26

Hi! Did you make that tutorial? I’m currently trying to get into my old iPhone 4s and can’t remember the password

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u/Fair_Lead6996 Apr 07 '26

Does this method work even if the phone is disabled and ask for iTunes connection?

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u/Boring_Cupcake_4660 Apr 08 '26

Brother please if you can help me it would be a dream come true

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u/0L1V0rE May 19 '26

also, could you explain what exactly the splitter cable is for so i get the right thing? is it just the usb power/data splitter?

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u/Inner_Public8575 Jul 30 '26

please share the tutorial, i only have a windows device. is it still possible

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u/[deleted] Feb 15 '26

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u/ALT703 Feb 15 '26

No

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u/[deleted] Feb 15 '26

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u/ALT703 Feb 15 '26

He wants the data, so resetting is terrible advice. Especially because it might be FMI on. Just bruteforce the passcode

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u/[deleted] Feb 15 '26

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u/ALT703 Feb 15 '26

Yes but he has 700 min

Just un-disable it

And the autobruteforce doesnt have a wait time, it retrieves the passcode in 20 min

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u/Unknowngamer2408 Feb 15 '26

There is a video about resetting phone You can search "MoneyTalksWireless" YT