Iphone unavailable timer resets every 5 min

My iPhone got unavailable after typing the wrong password yesterday. It has a 3-hour cooldown but every 5 min the cooldown goes back to 3 hours. Has anyone else experienced this? Dont, want to reset the phone since I don't have an icloud backup.

Posted on Jun 6, 2023 03:33 AM

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Jun 7, 2023 04:23 PM in response to fyuten

Hi fyuten,


Thanks for posting in Apple Support Communities.


We understand that your iPhone is showing unavailable and you're unable to reset it. To address this behavior, make sure that you're connected to Wi-Fi or your cell network.If you're not allowed to access after the time shown onscreen you will have to reset. If you sync content such as iCloud Photos, contacts, calendar to iCloud, simply sign in and it will sync back to your iPhone. You will sign in to your email accounts to sync any information you have linked to those accounts.


How to reset 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. The iPhone Unavailable screen on iPhone 14 Pro
4. Tap Erase [Device], then tap Erase [Device] again to confirm.
5. Enter your Apple ID password to sign out of your Apple ID on your device.
6. Tap Erase [Device] to permanently delete all of your data and settings.
7. 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.
If you can't follow these steps, you can use a computer to reset your device.
You can only reach the "Security Lockout" screen if you have an active cellular or Wi-Fi connection and previously enabled Find My on your device. After you try to enter your password ten times, your device will either erase itself or show Security Lockout and the option to Erase [Device] without a timer, depending on how you previously set up your device. 


You can find these steps in If you see an iPhone or iPad unavailable message or Security Lockout screen - Apple Support.


Regards.


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