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rikhia2307 Author

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my iphone accidentally got locked

my son did multiple incorrect passcodes and my iphone became unavailable for one hour. how do i unlock it? its urgent!

iPhone 12

Posted on May 12, 2023 2:44 AM

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Raicya

Level 10

213,217 points

Posted on May 12, 2023 4:10 AM

Then you have to wait.

Then you can try again 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 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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