is there an option to get my phone unlocked without erasing my phone

what happens once you're locked out your phone for 3 hrs

iPhone 13 Pro Max, iOS 16

Posted on Sep 9, 2023 12:17 PM

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Posted on Sep 9, 2023 12:21 PM

Unfortunately, no. If it gives you a waiting period before you can try again, wait it out, then try your passcode again.

If the phone is unavailable, you will have to reset it. If you made backups, you can restore your data from them.


If you forgot the passcode on your iPhone, or your iPhone is disabled or unavailable -


Click on the link for instructions on how to reset your passcode without a computer if you have iOS 15.2 or higher.

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


Click on the link for instructions on how to reset your passcode using a computer.

If you forgot your iPhone passcode - Apple Support


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Sep 9, 2023 12:21 PM in response to TKR88

Unfortunately, no. If it gives you a waiting period before you can try again, wait it out, then try your passcode again.

If the phone is unavailable, you will have to reset it. If you made backups, you can restore your data from them.


If you forgot the passcode on your iPhone, or your iPhone is disabled or unavailable -


Click on the link for instructions on how to reset your passcode without a computer if you have iOS 15.2 or higher.

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


Click on the link for instructions on how to reset your passcode using a computer.

If you forgot your iPhone passcode - Apple Support


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