You can make a difference in the Apple Support Community!

When you sign up with your Apple Account, you can provide valuable feedback to other community members by upvoting helpful replies and User Tips.

Looks like no one’s replied in a while. To start the conversation again, simply ask a new question.

iPhone saying "unavailable" and I forgot my password, what should I do?

my phone is saying unavailable and I forgot my passcode what should I do?


[Re-Titled by Moderator]

iPhone 14 Plus, iOS 17

Posted on Oct 20, 2023 2:45 PM

Reply
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Posted on Oct 20, 2023 2:48 PM

If you have forgotten your passcode, you will have to erase your iPhone and hopefully, you have a backup you can use when you restore it.


Here is a link about what to do if you see the message your iPhone is unavailable --> If you see an iPhone or iPad unavailable message or Security Lockout screen - Apple Support


4 replies
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Oct 20, 2023 2:48 PM in response to zohra65

If you have forgotten your passcode, you will have to erase your iPhone and hopefully, you have a backup you can use when you restore it.


Here is a link about what to do if you see the message your iPhone is unavailable --> If you see an iPhone or iPad unavailable message or Security Lockout screen - Apple Support


iPhone saying "unavailable" and I forgot my password, what should I do?

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple Account.