I locked my iPhone by entering the wrong access code too many times

I locked the iPhone by entering the wrong access code too many times


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Posted on Sep 9, 2023 3:41 AM

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Posted on Sep 9, 2023 3:54 AM

You may be able to try again after a number of minutes


If not, if on iOS 15.2 or later You can sometimes remedy this without a computer by tapping on "erase iPhone" , but you will still need the Apple ID password. It will WIPE the phone, no choice! 


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


video 


https://youtu.be/7s8-zLG9ySQ 


 ios 15.1 and earlier: 


If you've forgotten your iPhone passcode – Apple Support (UK) 


To prevent it opening in your pocket or purse and disabling the phone you can turn off Raise to Wake in Settings, Display & Brightness and turn off Tap to Wake in Settings, Accessibility, Touch  


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Sep 9, 2023 3:54 AM in response to muliga

You may be able to try again after a number of minutes


If not, if on iOS 15.2 or later You can sometimes remedy this without a computer by tapping on "erase iPhone" , but you will still need the Apple ID password. It will WIPE the phone, no choice! 


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


video 


https://youtu.be/7s8-zLG9ySQ 


 ios 15.1 and earlier: 


If you've forgotten your iPhone passcode – Apple Support (UK) 


To prevent it opening in your pocket or purse and disabling the phone you can turn off Raise to Wake in Settings, Display & Brightness and turn off Tap to Wake in Settings, Accessibility, Touch  


I locked my iPhone by entering the wrong access code too many times

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