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what if after update your phone says "iphone unavailable"?

what if after update your phone says "iphone unavailable"? I'm trying to restore my iphone 5se but after connecting it to the computer and updating it the phone says "iphone unavailable". What should I do to restore it?

Posted on Oct 24, 2022 12:02 AM

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Posted on Oct 24, 2022 12:28 AM

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 ...


Note: If you have forgotten the Screen Time Passcode then restoring your device from a backup after the passcode reset will return the Passcode back to your device. So, please do not restore from a backup.



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Oct 24, 2022 12:28 AM in response to Nancyyy_06

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 ...


Note: If you have forgotten the Screen Time Passcode then restoring your device from a backup after the passcode reset will return the Passcode back to your device. So, please do not restore from a backup.



what if after update your phone says "iphone unavailable"?

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