Disabling guided access without passcode

Created by Liam Ralph, Modified on Thu, 10 Jul at 3:29 PM by Liam Ralph

Using Lost Mode (MDM Required)


Situation:

Device is stuck in Guided Access, and the passcode is unknown.


Requirements:

  • Device enrolled in MDM (e.g., Jamf School, Jamf Pro, ASM, etc.)

  • Access to Lost Mode feature in your MDM


Steps:

  1. Log into your MDM console
    (e.g., Jamf School or Jamf Pro)

  2. Locate the affected device

  3. Enable Lost Mode

    • This immediately overrides Guided Access

    • The device will lock with a Lost Mode message

  4. Wait ~10 seconds, then Disable Lost Mode

  5. Device will return to the Home Screen

    • Guided Access is now disabled


Tip:

Once unlocked, you may want to go to:
Settings → Accessibility → Guided Access → Turn Off

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