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my iphone 8 is locked down how do i unlock without losing all my info

my iphone 8 locked down how can I unlo k without losing info

iPhone 8, iOS 14

Posted on Jun 6, 2022 4:46 PM

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Posted on Jun 6, 2022 5:07 PM

If it is showing Disabled you can’t unlock it without losing info on it. That’s what backups are for.


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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Jun 6, 2022 5:07 PM in response to hairtothere

If it is showing Disabled you can’t unlock it without losing info on it. That’s what backups are for.


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.

my iphone 8 is locked down how do i unlock without losing all my info

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