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HOw to unlock my old iphone?

I went through the process and could not get the phone unlocked.\


iPhone 5

Posted on Oct 3, 2022 8:40 PM

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Posted on Oct 3, 2022 8:56 PM

Koktelpgh Said:

"HOw to unlock my old iphone?: I went through the process and could not get the phone unlocked.\"

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Getting Back In…

You need to unlock this device from the Apple ID to which this pertains. If you are locked out, then unlock it. Read the following…


Troubleshooting a Locked iPhone:

Get this serviced.


Hold it Right There!


Being Locked Out...

Enter the passcode incorrectly too many times, and you'd likely be locked out for good. So, hold it right there, and refer to this link: If you Forgot your iPad Passcode - Apple Support. It would be the one you've always entered. If you do not know it, then look for it in a location you may have stored it in.


No Success?

Contact Apple support:

If you cannot get the above link to work, then contact Apple Support.

Apple Contact Info:

  • Contact Us - Choose Locations
  • Proceed from there, as necessary
  • Why the Wait: Phone calls are taking a bit to go through at the moment, due to lots of calls. With the Coronavirus Pandemic, many are at home at the moment, with much time on their hands to contact Apple. So, just stay on the line, and you will get through
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Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Oct 3, 2022 8:56 PM in response to Koktelpgh

Koktelpgh Said:

"HOw to unlock my old iphone?: I went through the process and could not get the phone unlocked.\"

-------


Getting Back In…

You need to unlock this device from the Apple ID to which this pertains. If you are locked out, then unlock it. Read the following…


Troubleshooting a Locked iPhone:

Get this serviced.


Hold it Right There!


Being Locked Out...

Enter the passcode incorrectly too many times, and you'd likely be locked out for good. So, hold it right there, and refer to this link: If you Forgot your iPad Passcode - Apple Support. It would be the one you've always entered. If you do not know it, then look for it in a location you may have stored it in.


No Success?

Contact Apple support:

If you cannot get the above link to work, then contact Apple Support.

Apple Contact Info:

  • Contact Us - Choose Locations
  • Proceed from there, as necessary
  • Why the Wait: Phone calls are taking a bit to go through at the moment, due to lots of calls. With the Coronavirus Pandemic, many are at home at the moment, with much time on their hands to contact Apple. So, just stay on the line, and you will get through

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