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My iPhone 7 is locked and says iPhone is disabled connect to iTunes

my other iPhone 7 is locked it says iPhone is disabled connect to iTunes


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iPhone 7

Posted on Sep 22, 2022 9:00 AM

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Posted on Sep 22, 2022 9:26 AM

 

iPhone Unavailable, Security Lockout, or Disabled

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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Sep 22, 2022 9:26 AM in response to raniyah112

 

iPhone Unavailable, Security Lockout, or Disabled

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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