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How to enable a disabled iPhone?

how can i enable my disabled phone as i have data thats important in my phone. is there any way i can enable it please help?


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Posted on Jun 8, 2018 10:21 AM

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MuneeraAziz wrote:


how can i enable my disabled phone as i have data thats important in my phone. is there any way i can enable it please help?

If your phone is disabled then it's too late for you to try to save data, this should be done on a regular basis not in time of crisis, your only option is to restore your phone using itues

If you forgot the passcode for your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, or your device is disabled - Apple Support

Posted on Jun 8, 2018 10:36 AM

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Nov 10, 2023 7:59 AM in response to the_greatdane

the_greatdane wrote:

My mom is 81 and disabled. Now her iPhone is also disabled, and can only be erased? She has no computer, no WiFi, doesnt understand iCloud, and never backed it up. This is a cruel and unfair policy

Problem with joining thread from 2018 is that the Apple Recommended advice gets out of date.

For iOS15 onwards there should be an “Erase IPhone” button bottom right to erase the iphone without using a computer.

Else borrow a computer

Else visit an Apple Store.


Look after your mom. Too late to advise a backup now and iCloud Photos and iCloud Backup are on by default so must have been manually turned off by a “well wisher” .

How to enable a disabled iPhone?

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