How to recover iPhone 'unavailable' without restoring?

iPhone unavailable in emergency, how to recover without restoring?


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iPhone 15 Pro Max, iOS 17

Posted on Sep 29, 2024 3:15 AM

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Posted on Sep 29, 2024 4:16 AM

You don't, reseting your phone is the only way to unlock it.


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 a iPhone, iPad, or Apple Vision Pro 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, use your Mac or PC to reset it - Apple Support


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Sep 29, 2024 4:16 AM in response to Paode-acucar88

You don't, reseting your phone is the only way to unlock it.


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 a iPhone, iPad, or Apple Vision Pro 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, use your Mac or PC to reset it - Apple Support


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