Unable to unlock iPhone

can not be used unlockthis iphone

iPhone 11 Pro

Posted on Jan 30, 2026 10:22 PM

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Posted on Jan 30, 2026 10:41 PM

"Unable to unlock iPhone: can not be used unlockthis iPhone"

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Troubleshooting a Locked iPhone:

Or is this a USED device? Is this YOUR device? If a USED device, then return it to the seller. The sis the site the seller should have used prior to selling it to you: What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support The seller should have known better.


If YOUR device, then go by the following.

Hold It Right There!:

Enter the passcode incorrectly too many times, and you'd likely be locked out for good. So, hold it right there, and refer to this link: If you Forgot the Passcode on your iPad, or your iPad is Disabled - Apple Support. It would be the one you've always entered. If you do not know it, then look for it in a location you may have stored it in.


Being Locked Out...

Have any Proof of Purchase?

Unless you have the original packaging and receipt, you may be out of luck. If you do have it, however, then take this to an Apple Store, or an AASP (Apple Authorized Service Provider)! and they may be able to restore it. The reason for this blockage is all about Security & Privacy.

Apple Contact Info:

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Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Jan 30, 2026 10:41 PM in response to khun120

"Unable to unlock iPhone: can not be used unlockthis iPhone"

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Troubleshooting a Locked iPhone:

Or is this a USED device? Is this YOUR device? If a USED device, then return it to the seller. The sis the site the seller should have used prior to selling it to you: What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support The seller should have known better.


If YOUR device, then go by the following.

Hold It Right There!:

Enter the passcode incorrectly too many times, and you'd likely be locked out for good. So, hold it right there, and refer to this link: If you Forgot the Passcode on your iPad, or your iPad is Disabled - Apple Support. It would be the one you've always entered. If you do not know it, then look for it in a location you may have stored it in.


Being Locked Out...

Have any Proof of Purchase?

Unless you have the original packaging and receipt, you may be out of luck. If you do have it, however, then take this to an Apple Store, or an AASP (Apple Authorized Service Provider)! and they may be able to restore it. The reason for this blockage is all about Security & Privacy.

Apple Contact Info:

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