Iphone unavailable

My son's abroad on holiday with his Dad, his iphone (7) suddenly started displaying the iphone unavailable screen despite the correct pass code being used. I am in the UK and have arranged a factory reset but this can't happen until he connects to a wifi the phone knows. I am just wondering if there is anything more I can do to try and help. Thanks to anyone who might be able to offer some advice :)

iPhone 7, iOS 15

Posted on Aug 21, 2023 10:01 AM

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Posted on Aug 21, 2023 10:05 AM

Hello joejoebird13!


Does the device have iOS 15.2 or later installed? If so, it can be reset without a computer. To learn how, please see this: If you see an iPhone or iPad unavailable message or Security Lockout screen - Apple Support


If it doesn’t have iOS 15.2 or later installed, then you will need a computer to reset the device. See the following Support Article for instructions: If you forgot your iPhone passcode - Apple Support


Have a nice day, and good luck!

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Aug 21, 2023 10:05 AM in response to joejoebird13

Hello joejoebird13!


Does the device have iOS 15.2 or later installed? If so, it can be reset without a computer. To learn how, please see this: If you see an iPhone or iPad unavailable message or Security Lockout screen - Apple Support


If it doesn’t have iOS 15.2 or later installed, then you will need a computer to reset the device. See the following Support Article for instructions: If you forgot your iPhone passcode - Apple Support


Have a nice day, and good luck!

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