Why is my iPhone taking hours to erase

I recently had to replace my screen it gave out so the time my screen was out I must have pressed all the passcode keys and so my iPhone locked out leaving me with no choice but to erase and restore my iPhone …. But it’s taking hours and hours to erase is there anything I can do than wait for hours maybe days

MacBook Pro 13″, OS X 10.11

Posted on Sep 7, 2023 4:15 PM

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Sep 8, 2023 12:20 AM in response to Balvin1846

You may try some of these steps, please check after each step...


  1. Sometimes, a simple restart can resolve temporary software glitches. Turn off your iPhone, wait for a few seconds, and then turn it back on.
    1. Restart the device. That's it.
    2. Still not solved --> Force restart iPhone - Apple Support


If none of the above steps resolve the issue, it is recommended to reach out to Apple Support or visit an authorized service center for further assistance. They can provide specific guidance based on your device model and iOS version.



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