Iphone Disabled

I have an iphone 7+ which shows "disabled , Connect to ITunes" after repeated wrong passcodes

  1. i have tried restoring it using itunes many times , every time it downloads for new update for 4 - 5 hours , i wait but once i connect my phone again , it shows error and i have to start downloading from zero.
  2. my iphone is currently not connected to internet as it has no sim and not connected to wifi , i tried erasing using "Find My" but again it shows "erase pending''
  3. please anyone help with this. Issue .if i need to erase it using find my how can i connect my disabled phone to internet ???
  4. anyy help please, really need it !!!

iPhone 7 Plus

Posted on Aug 2, 2022 1:57 PM

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Posted on Aug 2, 2022 2:04 PM

Hello Ob000,


If the download is taking that long you may want to take it somewhere that has better WIFI or take it an Apple Store/Authorized Service Provider as they can restore the device quicker.


FindMy will not work because your device is not connected to the internet/cellular service (with no SIM).


Unfortunately, there is nothing we can do to help speed up your download.

Here are the steps needed to complete, once the software finishes downloading:

-> If you forgot your iPhone passcode - Apple Support


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Aug 2, 2022 2:04 PM in response to Ob000

Hello Ob000,


If the download is taking that long you may want to take it somewhere that has better WIFI or take it an Apple Store/Authorized Service Provider as they can restore the device quicker.


FindMy will not work because your device is not connected to the internet/cellular service (with no SIM).


Unfortunately, there is nothing we can do to help speed up your download.

Here are the steps needed to complete, once the software finishes downloading:

-> If you forgot your iPhone passcode - Apple Support


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