IPhone unavailable

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IPhone unavailable

I understand the cause of this situation, so my question is why the countdown stopped after 59 minutes when 4 hours has passed since I turned on the device.

iPhone 13 Pro

Posted on Apr 12, 2023 4:58 PM

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Lawrence Finch

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Apr 12, 2023 5:01 PM in response to nutrinancy

No one in this user-to-user forum can answer a question that begins with “why”. If it doesn’t let you enter a passcode you will have to restore your phone.

If your device has iOS 15.2 or later installed, you can reset it without a computer; check out this link→How to reset your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch when you forgot your passcode - Apple Support. Otherwise you will need a computer:

See this Apple support link→If you forgot the passcode on your iPhone, or your iPhone is disabled - Apple Support

Or watch this companion video ⬇️

After restoring the phone using one of the methods above you can restore your most recent backup.

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H1290

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Apr 12, 2023 5:02 PM in response to nutrinancy

Hello nutrinancy!

Here’s what to do If you see an iPhone or iPad unavailable message or Security Lockout screen - Apple Support.

What countdown are you referring to? Please provide more details.

I hope this is helpful. Good Luck!

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nutrinancy Author

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Apr 12, 2023 5:18 PM in response to Lawrence Finch

The phone was plugged into a USB outlet on a cruise ship I Jaoan. It was in airplane mode and not connected to wifi. We traveled by bus to the Tokyo airport and when I took the phone out, the unavailable message was there with the try again in 8 hours. Perhaps someone tried to use the phone-- the cabin attendant? Anyway, I am still traveling and cannot use the phone. I was hoping to resolve the problem today.

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nutrinancy Author

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Apr 12, 2023 5:06 PM in response to nutrinancy

The screen says iPhone unavailable try again in 7 hours and one minute. The time started at 8 hours four hours ago. I know the password and this is likely a brute force attack.

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nutrinancy Author

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Apr 12, 2023 5:08 PM in response to Lawrence Finch

The Erase iPhone option. Is not visible on the lock screen. I know the passcode. This situation is likely a brute force attack.

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Apr 12, 2023 5:10 PM in response to nutrinancy

What do you mean by a brute force attack? It is impossible for anyone to unlock an iPhone who does not have physical possession of it.

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