message iphone unavailable

how do I clear this message???I'm not trying to update anything just recovering after failure due to unexpected shift to oversize letters which I usually clear by rebooting by holding power switch but I couldn't reboot because the shutoff was off screen. Finally rebooted after 3-finger salute but then got this message 'iphone unavailable". Help!!!










Posted on Mar 10, 2022 1:55 PM

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Posted on Mar 10, 2022 1:58 PM

If your iPhone has iOS 15.2 or later installed, check out this link→How to reset your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch when you forgot your passcode - Apple Support. Otherwise:

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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Mar 10, 2022 1:58 PM in response to scoop3427

If your iPhone has iOS 15.2 or later installed, check out this link→How to reset your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch when you forgot your passcode - Apple Support. Otherwise:

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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