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I got locked out my phone

I got locked out of my phone


iPhone 6s Plus, iOS 15

Posted on Jan 10, 2023 1:42 PM

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Posted on Jan 10, 2023 2:02 PM

You will need to reset and restore your iPhone in order to regain access to it. You will lose all of your data that you've not backed up


If you're running iOS 15.2 or above, you will not need a pc or Mac for this procedure. If you can't follow these steps, or you're running an older iOS version you can use a computer to reset your device.


Follow these steps in order to regain access to your device


If you're using an eSIM, contact your carrier before trying these steps and ask for a QR code to set up your eSIM again.

  1. From your device's Lock Screen, try to enter your passcode five times until the "[Device] Unavailable" screen appears and your device asks you to try again later.
  2. When you're able to, continue to enter your passcode until the "Security Lockout" screen appears and you get the Erase [Device] option in the bottom corner of the screen.
  3. Tap Erase [Device], then tap Erase [Device] again to confirm.
  4. Enter your Apple ID password to sign out of your Apple ID on your device.
  5. Tap Erase [Device] to permanently delete all of your data and settings.
  6. When your device restarts, follow the onscreen instructions to set up your device again, restore your data and settings from a backup, and set a new passcode.


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Jan 10, 2023 2:02 PM in response to tooda80

You will need to reset and restore your iPhone in order to regain access to it. You will lose all of your data that you've not backed up


If you're running iOS 15.2 or above, you will not need a pc or Mac for this procedure. If you can't follow these steps, or you're running an older iOS version you can use a computer to reset your device.


Follow these steps in order to regain access to your device


If you're using an eSIM, contact your carrier before trying these steps and ask for a QR code to set up your eSIM again.

  1. From your device's Lock Screen, try to enter your passcode five times until the "[Device] Unavailable" screen appears and your device asks you to try again later.
  2. When you're able to, continue to enter your passcode until the "Security Lockout" screen appears and you get the Erase [Device] option in the bottom corner of the screen.
  3. Tap Erase [Device], then tap Erase [Device] again to confirm.
  4. Enter your Apple ID password to sign out of your Apple ID on your device.
  5. Tap Erase [Device] to permanently delete all of your data and settings.
  6. When your device restarts, follow the onscreen instructions to set up your device again, restore your data and settings from a backup, and set a new passcode.


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