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Restore phone without iTunes

Hello. I have an iPhone 8 that belonged that belongs to my parents. They managed to get the hone into recovery mode and it's currently locked in that position. Without downloading random software from the internet, can anyone advise on how to reset the phone without using iTunes.

Posted on Feb 28, 2023 7:07 AM

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Posted on Feb 28, 2023 7:15 AM

Hello,


It appears you may have a disabled mobile device or forgotten device passcode. Refer to this support article for various methods that you can use to resolve this. Which one you can use depends upon your equipment configuration. --> If you see an iPhone or iPad unavailable message or Security Lockout screen - Apple Support


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Feb 28, 2023 7:15 AM in response to jschenk70

Hello,


It appears you may have a disabled mobile device or forgotten device passcode. Refer to this support article for various methods that you can use to resolve this. Which one you can use depends upon your equipment configuration. --> If you see an iPhone or iPad unavailable message or Security Lockout screen - Apple Support


Restore phone without iTunes

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