iPhone 6 Plus is disabled. I know my password. I didn't enter it wrong ten times and it is not synced or backed up on any computer. And I have data on it that I truely need.

iPhone 6 Plus is disabled. I know my password. I didn't enter it wrong ten times and it is not synced or backed up on any computer. And I have data on it that I truly need.

Am I screwed?

iPhone 6 Plus, iOS 12

Posted on Aug 22, 2020 3:10 AM

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Posted on Aug 22, 2020 3:28 AM

Yes, if it is disabled the only way to get it operational again is to delete the contents. So unless you have a backup you are screwed...


Follow the steps in this article:

If you forgot the passcode on your iPhone, or your iPhone is disabled - Apple Support


If you have a backup you can restore it from that

Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch from a backup - Apple Support


Best of luck!

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Aug 22, 2020 3:28 AM in response to mmwade

Yes, if it is disabled the only way to get it operational again is to delete the contents. So unless you have a backup you are screwed...


Follow the steps in this article:

If you forgot the passcode on your iPhone, or your iPhone is disabled - Apple Support


If you have a backup you can restore it from that

Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch from a backup - Apple Support


Best of luck!

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iPhone 6 Plus is disabled. I know my password. I didn't enter it wrong ten times and it is not synced or backed up on any computer. And I have data on it that I truely need.

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