my phone was disabled for 8 hours, when it became 4 hours i decoded to power it off. When i turned it on again it went back to 8 hours, why is that?

my phone was disabled for 8 hours initially. Then when it hit the four hour mark i decided to power it off but it when i turned it back on it went back to 8 hours.

iPhone 7, iOS 14

Posted on Sep 26, 2023 8:29 PM

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Sep 26, 2023 8:49 PM in response to amira_ddddd

amira_ddddd Said:

"my phone was disabled for 8 hours, when it became 4 hours i decoded to power it off. When i turned it on again it went back to 8 hours, why is that?"

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Why the Change?

Because you fiddled with it. So, let it sit for another 8 hours (or maybe 10, just to play it safe). Then, use this link: If you Forgot your iPhone Passcode - Apple Support

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my phone was disabled for 8 hours, when it became 4 hours i decoded to power it off. When i turned it on again it went back to 8 hours, why is that?

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