My phone says Iphone unavailable and below are two options - emergency and erase. why cant i turn it back on.

my i phone 11 is stuck on a screen that says device is unavailable. the only options are emergency and erase. Theres nothing wrong with it and it is al;l backed up. I can hear it get text messages

iPhone 5c, iOS 10

Posted on Oct 23, 2023 06:13 PM

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Posted on Oct 23, 2023 06:17 PM

If your device has iOS 15.2 or later installed, you can reset it without a computer; check out this link→How to reset your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch when you forgot your passcode - Apple Support. Otherwise you will need a computer:

See this Apple support link→If you forgot the passcode on your iPhone, or your iPhone is disabled - Apple Support

Or watch this companion video ⬇️



After restoring the phone using one of the methods above you can restore your most recent backup.

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Oct 23, 2023 06:17 PM in response to MainstayLLC

If your device has iOS 15.2 or later installed, you can reset it without a computer; check out this link→How to reset your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch when you forgot your passcode - Apple Support. Otherwise you will need a computer:

See this Apple support link→If you forgot the passcode on your iPhone, or your iPhone is disabled - Apple Support

Or watch this companion video ⬇️



After restoring the phone using one of the methods above you can restore your most recent backup.

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My phone says Iphone unavailable and below are two options - emergency and erase. why cant i turn it back on.

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