iPhone is unavailable and I cant restart it

If you're encountering the message "iPhone is unavailable" on your iPhone 8 and you're unable to restart it, here are some steps you can try to address this issue:

1. Force Restart: To force restart an iPhone 8, follow these steps:

   - Press and quickly release the Volume Up button.

   - Press and quickly release the Volume Down button.

   - Press and hold the Side button until you see the Apple logo.

2. Connect to iTunes: If the force restart doesn't work and your iPhone is showing as unavailable, you can try connecting your iPhone to a computer with iTunes installed.

   - Connect your iPhone to the computer using a USB cable.

   - Open iTunes (or Finder on macOS Catalina and later).

   - Follow the on-screen instructions to restore or update your iPhone.

3. Check Power Connection: Ensure that your iPhone is charged or connected to a power source. A depleted battery might cause the device to not respond.

4. DFU Mode: If the above steps don't work, you can try putting your iPhone 8 into DFU (Device Firmware Update) mode and then connecting it to iTunes for a restore. This is a bit more advanced, so you might want to look up a tutorial specific to your situation.

5. Contact Apple Support: If none of the above solutions help in resolving the issue of an unavailable iPhone 8, reaching out to Apple Support for more personalized assistance would be the next best step.

Hello~ Here is what Apple has to say and you can click on the link below for more helpful information…

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

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