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LOCK OUT....SECURITY LOCKOUT...HOW DO I REMOVE IT

iphone is locked....says Security Lock...what can I do? iPhone 12

iPhone 12, iOS 15

Posted on Dec 4, 2022 7:58 PM

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Posted on Dec 4, 2022 8:13 PM

The phone is in Security Lock because the wrong passcode was entered too many times. The phone will need to be reset / erased and then set up again.


f your iPhone is running iOS 15.2 or higher........you can use the instructions linked just below:


How to reset your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch when you forgot your passcode - Apple Support


If your iPhone is not running iOS 15.2 or higher........please use the instructions linked below, but note that you must use a PC or Mac.


If you forgot your iPhone passcode - Apple Support


If you have a backup of the phone, you can use the backup to restore the data on the phone during the new setup.



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Dec 4, 2022 8:13 PM in response to owlbob

The phone is in Security Lock because the wrong passcode was entered too many times. The phone will need to be reset / erased and then set up again.


f your iPhone is running iOS 15.2 or higher........you can use the instructions linked just below:


How to reset your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch when you forgot your passcode - Apple Support


If your iPhone is not running iOS 15.2 or higher........please use the instructions linked below, but note that you must use a PC or Mac.


If you forgot your iPhone passcode - Apple Support


If you have a backup of the phone, you can use the backup to restore the data on the phone during the new setup.



Jan 8, 2023 2:20 AM in response to mrgalaxy2023

Activation lock is a security protocol that can't be bypassed. Only the person it is locked to can unlock it.

If you bought this from someone and it came locked, try to get your money back, you will never be able to use the phone.


If your phone is Activation Locked - How to remove Activation Lock -

How to remove Activation Lock - Apple Support


The All Too Common SAD Reality of Buying a Used iPad/iPhone.

https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-250001038


LOCK OUT....SECURITY LOCKOUT...HOW DO I REMOVE IT

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