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Can I reset an iPhone to unlock it?

My third gen se iPhone got manipulated back in January it has a iPhone unavailable when turned on it’s locked I forgot the passcode since then I replaced it with the exact same iPhone red. I haven’t used this phone since January there’s no service on it it was an unlocked and paid for phone from att I’m with t-mobile now can I reset this phone?


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iPhone SE, iOS 16

Posted on Sep 13, 2023 4:49 PM

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Posted on Sep 13, 2023 4:56 PM

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 13, 2023 4:56 PM in response to Goldentrain

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


Can I reset an iPhone to unlock it?

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