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My daughters phone is disabled because her sister disabled it how can I get it so it’s not disabled anymore

12 pro max phone is disabled because of my other daughter disabling it how do I get it back

iPhone 12 Pro Max

Posted on Nov 3, 2021 7:42 PM

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Posted on Nov 3, 2021 7:43 PM

You will need to reset the passcode on the iPhone. You will need a computer to complete this task. You can reset your passcode by following the instructions in this article by Apple ➔ How to reset your passcode on a disabled iPhone. All your data on your iPhone will be wiped clean in the process.


If you have a backup created then you can   ➔ Restore Your iPhone from that backup file. If you do not have a backup file created then you will lose all your data on the iPhone.


 If Photos, Messages and Contacts are synced to iCloud then you will be able to retrieve them after setting up iCloud on your iPhone after you reset the passcode and sign into iCloud.


Axel F.

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Nov 3, 2021 7:43 PM in response to MlHennessey

You will need to reset the passcode on the iPhone. You will need a computer to complete this task. You can reset your passcode by following the instructions in this article by Apple ➔ How to reset your passcode on a disabled iPhone. All your data on your iPhone will be wiped clean in the process.


If you have a backup created then you can   ➔ Restore Your iPhone from that backup file. If you do not have a backup file created then you will lose all your data on the iPhone.


 If Photos, Messages and Contacts are synced to iCloud then you will be able to retrieve them after setting up iCloud on your iPhone after you reset the passcode and sign into iCloud.


Axel F.

My daughters phone is disabled because her sister disabled it how can I get it so it’s not disabled anymore

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