hi my iphone locked itself for 3 hours while it was in my pocket. how do i unlock it? i do not want to wait the 3 hours as i have not forgotten my passcode.

i hade my iphone in my pocket while at work, with the screen side pointed inward towards my leg and it locked itself for 3 hours. i realized what had happened when i finished work and took my phone out of my pocket. im guessing the heat of my leg was inputting passcodes on the lock screen. I realize the lockout function is designed to protect my phone and my personal info but in this case it is not doing that and i dont want to wait 3 hours to unlock my phone.

Windows, Windows 10

Posted on Dec 3, 2023 07:44 PM

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Posted on Dec 3, 2023 07:58 PM

FilfAm Said:

"hi my iphone locked itself for 3 hours while it was in my pocket. how do i unlock it? i do not want to wait the 3 hours as i have not forgotten my passcode."

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Accessing a Locked iPhone Outside the Time Allotted:

You can't. Wait the three hours --like it or not. If you don't, and you keep fiddling with it, then you may be locked out for good. So, let it sit, and then get to a computer after this allotted time has ended: If you Forgot your iPhone Passcode - Apple Support

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Dec 3, 2023 07:58 PM in response to FilfAm

FilfAm Said:

"hi my iphone locked itself for 3 hours while it was in my pocket. how do i unlock it? i do not want to wait the 3 hours as i have not forgotten my passcode."

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Accessing a Locked iPhone Outside the Time Allotted:

You can't. Wait the three hours --like it or not. If you don't, and you keep fiddling with it, then you may be locked out for good. So, let it sit, and then get to a computer after this allotted time has ended: If you Forgot your iPhone Passcode - Apple Support

Dec 3, 2023 08:15 PM in response to FilfAm

FilfAm Said:

"thats not what i wanted to hear but thank you. i appreciate your reply. ill just be patient."

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Give Apple a Call After Waiting Time has Ended:

You are most welcome. Just wait it out. Once you get offered to log back in, I would give Apple a Call, to fix this with confidence..

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hi my iphone locked itself for 3 hours while it was in my pocket. how do i unlock it? i do not want to wait the 3 hours as i have not forgotten my passcode.

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