i can't reset my phone passcode, it says it's unavailable with no timer or 'forgot password' option

basically i want to reset the passcode on my iphone (not connected to my apple ID) and eventually factory reset it, but it says that the phone is unavailable with no timer whatsoever or a forgot password option, just simply says 'iPhone Unavailable' in the middle of the darkened screen.

iPhone XR

Posted on Dec 1, 2024 5:34 PM

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Posted on Dec 1, 2024 5:35 PM

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 or your iPhone is disabled - Apple Support


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Dec 1, 2024 5:35 PM in response to the_big_cheese_

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 or your iPhone is disabled - Apple Support


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