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I cannot use my cell phone

My cell phone is disabled

iPhone 8, iOS 12

Posted on Dec 31, 2020 5:00 PM

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Posted on Dec 31, 2020 5:01 PM

Hi


Is it locked from incorrect screen pass code (disabled), then see:

https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT204306


Note - your phone will be wiped. You can restore it if you have a backup.


If it is activation locked

https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT201441


If it is simlocked

https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT201328

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Dec 31, 2020 5:01 PM in response to aguyinbear

Hi


Is it locked from incorrect screen pass code (disabled), then see:

https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT204306


Note - your phone will be wiped. You can restore it if you have a backup.


If it is activation locked

https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT201441


If it is simlocked

https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT201328

I cannot use my cell phone

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