How do I disable my iPhone 8?

how do i disable my iphone 8




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iPhone 8, 13

Posted on Oct 24, 2020 3:24 PM

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Posted on Oct 28, 2020 4:50 PM

Hi gershon288,


Thanks for reaching out to Apple Support Communities. It sounds like you're looking to restore your device to factory settings. We're happy to help.


You can restore an iPhone to factory settings with the assistance of a computer, or by erasing all content and settings directly on your device. The article here can help with the steps for restoring using a computer: Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod to factory settings The article here can assist with erasing directly on your device: How to erase your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch


If your iPhone is showing a message on the screen that is it disabled the steps here will help you regain access: If you forgot the passcode on your iPhone, or your iPhone is disabled


We hope the information helps. If you have any other questions, let us know a bit more about what exactly you're looking to accomplish on your iPhone, and we'll take it from there.


Best!

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Oct 28, 2020 4:50 PM in response to gershon288

Hi gershon288,


Thanks for reaching out to Apple Support Communities. It sounds like you're looking to restore your device to factory settings. We're happy to help.


You can restore an iPhone to factory settings with the assistance of a computer, or by erasing all content and settings directly on your device. The article here can help with the steps for restoring using a computer: Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod to factory settings The article here can assist with erasing directly on your device: How to erase your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch


If your iPhone is showing a message on the screen that is it disabled the steps here will help you regain access: If you forgot the passcode on your iPhone, or your iPhone is disabled


We hope the information helps. If you have any other questions, let us know a bit more about what exactly you're looking to accomplish on your iPhone, and we'll take it from there.


Best!

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