iPhone unavailable after screen repair due to too many wrong passcode attempts

My screen broke and stopped working, so my iphone has put in too many wrong passcodes by itself.

After fixing the screen, i dont have the option to put in my [passcode anymore, i can only use the emergency or forgot passcode options, but i have the right passcode with me.

What do i do please?



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Original Title: iPhone Unavailable

iPhone 14 Pro, iOS 18

Posted on Sep 22, 2025 8:56 AM

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Posted on Sep 22, 2025 9:05 AM

At this point the device is going to have to be wiped and restored from a backup, as long as you previously backed up your phone. After too many failed attempts it will no longer be possible to enter a passcode again, otherwise a thief would have unlimited attempts to guess what it is and your phone would not be secured. Use the forgot passcode option on the screen to do that or restore using a computer.

Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod to factory settings using a computer - Apple Support


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Sep 22, 2025 9:05 AM in response to gotchuks

At this point the device is going to have to be wiped and restored from a backup, as long as you previously backed up your phone. After too many failed attempts it will no longer be possible to enter a passcode again, otherwise a thief would have unlimited attempts to guess what it is and your phone would not be secured. Use the forgot passcode option on the screen to do that or restore using a computer.

Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod to factory settings using a computer - Apple Support


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