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Just curious Apple iOS has locked my phone for the last few days due to not downloading update

I need help unlocking my phone, & how to update my iPhone properly 🤔

iPhone SE, iOS 13

Posted on Jul 31, 2021 1:13 PM

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Posted on Jul 31, 2021 1:30 PM

Since you have not indicated how the phone is locked, I will just guess. If it is Passcode Lock, see this link...

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

If it is Activation Lock, see this link...

How to remove Activation Lock - Apple Support

Check this link for instructions to update...Be sure your phone is eligible for the update you are trying to install.

Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

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Jul 31, 2021 1:30 PM in response to briggette208

Since you have not indicated how the phone is locked, I will just guess. If it is Passcode Lock, see this link...

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

If it is Activation Lock, see this link...

How to remove Activation Lock - Apple Support

Check this link for instructions to update...Be sure your phone is eligible for the update you are trying to install.

Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

Just curious Apple iOS has locked my phone for the last few days due to not downloading update

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