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Easoneddie Author

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How can I unlock my iPhone 12?

How can I unlock my iPhone 12

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iPhone 12, iOS 17

Posted on Jul 3, 2024 8:34 PM

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Posted on Jul 3, 2024 8:52 PM

Which One?

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

If you forgot your iPhone passcode, use your Mac or PC to reset it - Apple Support

If your phone is carrier locked -

How to unlock your iPhone for use with a different carrier - Apple Support

If your phone is Activation Locked -

How to remove Activation Lock - Apple Support

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Level 10

82,568 points

Jul 3, 2024 8:52 PM in response to Easoneddie

Which One?

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

If you forgot your iPhone passcode, use your Mac or PC to reset it - Apple Support

If your phone is carrier locked -

How to unlock your iPhone for use with a different carrier - Apple Support

If your phone is Activation Locked -

How to remove Activation Lock - Apple Support

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Jul 3, 2024 8:41 PM in response to Easoneddie

What kind of lock?

Unavailable?

Security Locked?

Activation Locked?

Carrier Locked?

Some other kind of lock?

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