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How do you unlock your iPhone if it is permanently unavailable?

How do you unlock your iphone if it is permanently unavailable?

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iPhone 8, iOS 15

Posted on Jan 6, 2023 2:01 AM

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Posted on Jan 6, 2023 2:26 AM

Has the iPhone been disabled, because of a wrong Lock Screen code?

In case your iPhone has iOS 15.2 or later installed, follow the steps in this article:

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

For older iOS versions follow this one, to erase it, using your computer:

If you forgot your iPhone passcode - Apple Support

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Jan 6, 2023 2:26 AM in response to ShanaraWohlman

Has the iPhone been disabled, because of a wrong Lock Screen code?

In case your iPhone has iOS 15.2 or later installed, follow the steps in this article:

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

For older iOS versions follow this one, to erase it, using your computer:

If you forgot your iPhone passcode - Apple Support

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