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is there a way to reset the phone without connecting to itunes i have a chromebook that is not Linux compatible. Is there a wait time when it will allow me to try again


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Posted on Jan 10, 2023 07:09 PM

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Jan 10, 2023 07:19 PM in response to ms_tennis

ms_tennis Said:

"iphone unavailable: is there a way to reset the phone without connecting to itunes i have a chromebook that is not Linux compatible. Is there a wait time when it will allow me to try again"

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Troubleshooting iPhone Unavailable:

I'm not certain how Apple resets this, but they probably have their own way. So, if you are locked out, contact Apple Support to get back in.


In Full...

Troubleshooting a Locked iPhone:

Your iPhone is locked. So, get this serviced.


Hold it Right There!


Being Locked Out...

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 iPhone, or your iPhone 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.


No Success?

Contact Apple support:

If you cannot get the above link to work, then contact Apple Support.

Apple Contact Info:

  • Contact Us - Choose Locations
  • Proceed from there, as necessary
  • Why the Wait: Phone calls are taking a bit to go through at the moment, due to lots of calls. With the Coronavirus Pandemic, many are at home at the moment, with much time on their hands to contact Apple. So, just stay on the line, and you will get through.

Jan 10, 2023 07:15 PM in response to ms_tennis

No, a Chromebook is not compatable. You must use a MAC or Windows PC.


If you forgot the passcode on your iPhone, or your iPhone is disabled or unavailable -


Click on the link for instructions on how to reset your passcode without a computer if you have iOS 15.2 or higher.

How to remove your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch passcode without a computer - Apple Support


Click on the link for instructions on how to reset your passcode using a computer.

If you forgot your iPhone passcode - Apple Support


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