iPhone 12 is in security lockout and erase won’t work. What can I do?

iPhone 12 is in security lockout and erase won’t work.

iPhone 12, iOS 15

Posted on Jan 25, 2022 5:26 PM

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Posted on Jan 25, 2022 5:30 PM

See this Apple support link→If you forgot the passcode on your iPhone, or your iPhone is disabled - Apple Support

Or watch this companion video ⬇️

After restoring the phone using one of the methods above you can restore your most recent backup.

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Jan 25, 2022 5:30 PM in response to beverlyfromsouth charleston

See this Apple support link→If you forgot the passcode on your iPhone, or your iPhone is disabled - Apple Support

Or watch this companion video ⬇️

After restoring the phone using one of the methods above you can restore your most recent backup.

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