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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Posted on Apr 8, 2020 7:29 AM

You need to follow the instructions in this Apple support article—>If you forgot the passcode for your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, or your device is disabled - Apple Support


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Jan 25, 2021 2:27 PM in response to HoneyHoneyHoney

It’s an interesting idea. The problem is parsing the question to determine which automated response to use; that would need an AI app, possible, but it would take some serious development. The replies in this thread are close to being automated responses; a number of us just copy and paste the contents from this tip: My iPhone is disabled - Apple Community. You are welcome to use it if you want to.


I have a database of common responses (in Evernote) that I will copy and paste if the question is clear. They have the advantage over a fully automated response that I can customize them where the situation warrants.


One of the regulars here (Kappy) did implement a semi-automated response; sadly, he passed away on December 16, 2020.


I appreciate you taking an interest in ASC and contributing as you have been.

Jan 26, 2021 1:24 PM in response to HoneyHoneyHoney

I agree with Lawrence. That is not a bad idea, the problem you will see with many of these, and goes along with what Lawrence said is that many of the people posting here do not construct even a clear sentence/question that would make a canned response difficult. If you look a little higher up, "I can enable my iphone". Is that for a disabled device, or is it for a phone that cannot be activated? Two different responses.

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