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My phone is displaying "iPhone Unavailable" how do I fix this?

My phone is displaying "iPhone Unavailable" how do I fix this?

iPhone XR, iOS 12

Posted on Aug 18, 2022 12:26 AM

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Posted on Aug 18, 2022 12:50 AM

Too many attempts have been made at passcode, either by a person or in your pocket.

You can sometimes remedy this without a computer if on iOS 15.2 or later by tapping on "erase iPhone" , but you will still need the Apple ID password. It will WIPE the phone, no choice!

How to remove your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch passcode without a computer - Apple Support

video

https://youtu.be/7s8-zLG9ySQ

 

 ios 15.1 and earlier:

If you've forgotten your iPhone passcode – Apple Support (UK)

 

Turn off Raise to Wake in Settings, Display & Brightness and turn off Tap to Wake in Settings, Accessibility, Touch to prevent it opening in your pocket or purse

 


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Aug 18, 2022 12:50 AM in response to vuyisile79

Too many attempts have been made at passcode, either by a person or in your pocket.

You can sometimes remedy this without a computer if on iOS 15.2 or later by tapping on "erase iPhone" , but you will still need the Apple ID password. It will WIPE the phone, no choice!

How to remove your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch passcode without a computer - Apple Support

video

https://youtu.be/7s8-zLG9ySQ

 

 ios 15.1 and earlier:

If you've forgotten your iPhone passcode – Apple Support (UK)

 

Turn off Raise to Wake in Settings, Display & Brightness and turn off Tap to Wake in Settings, Accessibility, Touch to prevent it opening in your pocket or purse

 


My phone is displaying "iPhone Unavailable" how do I fix this?

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