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how can I get my phone from being disabled without losing my data?

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Posted on Sep 23, 2022 8:54 PM

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Posted on Sep 23, 2022 9:02 PM

If your data is not backed up, you can't. The only way back in is to completely erase your phone. If you've been backing up, when back in, you can restore the phone from backup. If you haven't been backing up, your data is gone.


Follow the directions in this link --> If you forgot your iPhone passcode - Apple Support


The time to ensure no loss of data is before catastrophe strikes.

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Sep 23, 2022 9:02 PM in response to shawanna192

If your data is not backed up, you can't. The only way back in is to completely erase your phone. If you've been backing up, when back in, you can restore the phone from backup. If you haven't been backing up, your data is gone.


Follow the directions in this link --> If you forgot your iPhone passcode - Apple Support


The time to ensure no loss of data is before catastrophe strikes.

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