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iPhone 8 Plus showing a different passcode screen than the regular 6 dots and would not accept my passcode

Has anyone run into this issue and know a way to fix this?

iPhone 8 Plus

Posted on Sep 2, 2022 3:53 PM

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Posted on Sep 2, 2022 8:34 PM

If you enter the wrong passcode on your iPhone Lock Screen too many times, an alert lets you know that your iPhone is disabled. (Learn what to do if you see "[Device] unavailable" or "Security Lockout" on your iPhone or iPad.)



Lock Screen Passcode or Screen Time Passcode.


Following this process is the only way out if your iPhone is disabled. The steps given in this link will help you reset the passcode -> If you forgot the passcode for your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, or your ...



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Sep 2, 2022 8:34 PM in response to Kammis

If you enter the wrong passcode on your iPhone Lock Screen too many times, an alert lets you know that your iPhone is disabled. (Learn what to do if you see "[Device] unavailable" or "Security Lockout" on your iPhone or iPad.)



Lock Screen Passcode or Screen Time Passcode.


Following this process is the only way out if your iPhone is disabled. The steps given in this link will help you reset the passcode -> If you forgot the passcode for your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, or your ...



iPhone 8 Plus showing a different passcode screen than the regular 6 dots and would not accept my passcode

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