How Can I Unlock My Disabled iPhone?

When you see the “iPhone is disabled” message, it makes your head burn, but it happens always. In this tutorial, we will know how we can tackle this issue, and get the fix without losing any important data.

Deactivating your device can happen mistakenly or knowingly. For instance, your young relative might be around and you leave your device on the couch. The child attempts to toy with it and gets your screen locked as a result.

Someone deceptive can try to use your iOS device behind your back so they can view something not meant for them. If they try the wrong password excessively, your screen will be locked.

This is not a terrible feature overall since it ensures the data saved on the phone is safe. No one can have access to it except you if your device gets stolen.

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What Next When Your iPhone Is Blocked?

You will be notified about your iOS device being disabled after you enter the wrong passcode excessively. For the first 5 tries, you just have to hold on for one minute to attempt again. After seven wrong tries, it tells you try again after sixty minutes.

When that is the case, you have to clam your head and try to recall the code before trying again as the 10th wrong passcode attempt will completely disable your iPhone. You will now be presented with the option to connect to iTunes to get back the data if it is backed up. You can even make use of iCloud to bring back the data. If you have zero backups, forget about all your photos, clips and other data as they will be permanently gone.

The Best Way To Unlock A Disabled iPhone?

There are 3 ways to unlock your iOS device. They are via iTunes, iCloud, or recovery mode. If you synced your iPhone with iTunes and there is a backup there, the first method is only right. If “Find My iPhone” in iCloud is activated, the 2nd method is the best option. But if you have done none of that, the 3rd method is needed.

1. How Can I Use iTunes To Unlock My iPhone?

Your phone must be synced with iTunes before it got disabled. Adhere to these instructions if this is what happened:

1. Make use of a PC that you is synced with your device. Connect your iOS device to it using a USB cable.
2. If you still cannot recall your passcode and you are asked to enter it, make use of a different computer or skip to recovery mode.
3.  If there is a backup already, you are set.
4. Access iTunes and choose your phone at the top left of your display. The info about your device will now be visible.
5.  In the middle of the display, to the right, “Restore iPhone” will be seen. Choose it.
6.  Continue adhering to the instructions. this will get rid of all your data, which will be backed up, hopefully.
7. Then your device will start like you bought it newly. Continue following the setup.
8. Now your iOS device can be restored by choosing “Restore from iTunes Backup.” You will most likely want the latest backup.

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2. How Can I Use iCloud To Unlock My iPhone?

Make use of a browser on your computer and head to the iCloud site. Use your Apple ID and password to get yourself logged in. Then adhere to these instructions:

1. Select “All Devices” at the top of the display.
2. Choose iPhone.
3. Your phone has to be connected to a network and a power source.
4. Choose “Erase iPhone” and confirm.
5. Enter your Apple password to ensure all your purchases are restored.
6. Everything will be gone and your iOS device will turn on completely new.
7. Adhere to the setup instructions.
8.  When you are told to select the backup option, choose “Restore from iCloud Backup.” Select the latest one.
9. It can take too long to ensure everything is restored. So calm down and allow your device remain plugged into the charger and linked to Wi-Fi.

3. How Can I Use Recovery Mode To Unlock My iPhone?

A PC with the latest version of iTunes installed on it is required on it for this method to give you the fix you desire. After that:

1. Access iTunes.
2. Force restart your device.
3. In rapid succession- hold and release “volume up” then “volume down.” Hold the side button till connecting to iTunes is possible.
4. Recovery mode will begin and you can select Update. Get this done and iTunes will attempt to bring back your iOS device and preserve your data.
5. Hold on for sometime. If that does not help, try once more but choose “Restore” rather than “Update.” It will start like you just purchased it and you can retrieve backup from iCloud or iTunes.