lost iphone se want to use my old 8plus

Lost iphone se which replaced my 8plus. I have access to itunes, cloud, drive and know id and password. I have a backup on my windows computer from forgetting past passwords. My new service is through cable company and they have sent sim card. I own the phone . When i power it up it reads "iphone unavailable".

  1. do i not put the new sim card in yet-I have already taken care of the trusted phone, my credit card and removed it from profile.
  2. What steps do I follow or should I call support?
  3. I can use my daughters iphone tonight if an apple device is needed

thanks


Posted on Feb 9, 2023 7:05 PM

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Posted on Feb 10, 2023 1:52 AM

When i power it up it reads "iphone unavailable".


To unlock your iPhone, follow the steps described in the Apple article:

(< iOS 15.2) ->: If you forgot your iPhone passcode

If you forgot your iPhone passcode - Apple Support

 

(iOS 15.2 or iPadOS 15.2 and newer) If you see an iPhone or iPad unavailable message or Security Lockout screen

If you see an iPhone or iPad unavailable message or Security Lockout screen - Apple Support



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Feb 10, 2023 1:52 AM in response to 77poop

When i power it up it reads "iphone unavailable".


To unlock your iPhone, follow the steps described in the Apple article:

(< iOS 15.2) ->: If you forgot your iPhone passcode

If you forgot your iPhone passcode - Apple Support

 

(iOS 15.2 or iPadOS 15.2 and newer) If you see an iPhone or iPad unavailable message or Security Lockout screen

If you see an iPhone or iPad unavailable message or Security Lockout screen - Apple Support



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