Locked out iPhone

Someone was trying to get into my phone and put wrong password in to many times so it says unavailable until 8 hours but it says that for days how do I get in

iPhone 12

Posted on Aug 22, 2024 5:21 PM

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Posted on Aug 22, 2024 5:29 PM

Stop! If you keep on incorrectly entering passwords, your iPhone may erase all data and content.


Refer to this video by Apple Support on how to restore your iPhone if you forgot your passcode ⇢


You can also follow along here ⇢

If you see a iPhone unavailable message or Security Lockout screen - Apple Support



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Aug 22, 2024 5:57 PM in response to Daolizm

Daolizm Said:

"Locked out iPhone: Someone was trying to get into my phone and put wrong password in to many times so it says unavailable until 8 hours but it says that for days how do I get in"

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Troubleshooting a Locked iPhone:

Your iPhone is locked. So, get this serviced.


Avoiding Being Locked Out:

You need to wait it out. How long is "for days"?

If it reads "8 hours", and has shown this "for days", then try Force Restarting your iPhone, seeing if it lets you reset it.


If you attempt this incorrectly too many times, then you may be locked out for good. Do, just let the phone site aside, and do not touch it for a more days.

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