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I have a disabled iPhone 8 plus and I'm trying to restore it.

I have a locked disabled iphone 8 plus and I'm trying to restore it has a new phone. I shut it off and hold the power button and plugged the charger in at the same time and connected to my Macbook but it's not popping up and my computer is up to date/


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Posted on Jul 8, 2022 2:34 PM

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Posted on Jul 8, 2022 2:35 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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Jul 8, 2022 2:35 PM in response to bcuvar97

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.


I have a disabled iPhone 8 plus and I'm trying to restore it.

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