How do I unlock an iPhone that keeps clicking the password by itself?

Good day, so basically I can’t open my phone it’s unavailable for 2 hours and 56 minutes, I didn’t donit on purpose but I brought it with me in the mall just holding it with my hand i have nothing to put it so i think my iphone keeps clicking the password by itself and i didnt notice so its like that, so now im using my ipad to ask for help. Thank you



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iPhone 11, iOS 18

Posted on May 17, 2025 7:12 AM

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Posted on May 17, 2025 7:20 AM

Assuming you know the correct Passcode, you wait the 2 hours and 56 minutes exactly and when prompted, enter the correct passcode.


If you don't know the correct Passcode, you follow the directions in this link --> If you forgot your iPhone passcode or your iPhone is disabled - Apple Support


To avoid this in the future, once you're back in your phone, turn off Tap to Wake, by going to Settings > Accessibility > Touch > Tap to Wake


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May 17, 2025 7:20 AM in response to hyacinth094

Assuming you know the correct Passcode, you wait the 2 hours and 56 minutes exactly and when prompted, enter the correct passcode.


If you don't know the correct Passcode, you follow the directions in this link --> If you forgot your iPhone passcode or your iPhone is disabled - Apple Support


To avoid this in the future, once you're back in your phone, turn off Tap to Wake, by going to Settings > Accessibility > Touch > Tap to Wake


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