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restore disabled iphone

How can I restore my iphone if it won't work via itunes or find my iphone? It says there's a problem via itunes and because the phone's disabled it will never connect to wifi and be able to erase via fin my iphone.

My daughter doesn't remember the passcode she put in years ago, and is now at the age she could use a phone!

iPhone 7

Posted on Dec 3, 2022 7:40 AM

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Posted on Dec 3, 2022 7:49 AM

pip2912 wrote:

the phone's disabled

Following this process is the only way out if your iPhone is disabled. The steps given in this link will help you reset the passcode -> If you forgot the passcode for your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, or your ...



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Dec 3, 2022 7:48 AM in response to pip2912

If you do not remember the Apple ID Password then follow the steps given in this Apple Article -> If you forgot your Apple ID password - Apple Support


If you do not remember the Apple ID then follow the steps given in this Apple Article -> If you forgot your Apple ID - Apple Support


Probably you are referring to Activation Lock.


If you are the owner or the owner has shared all information with you then to open Activation Lock:- If it is Activation locked, read here --> Turn off Activation Lock - Apple Support Activation Lock for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support


Learn how to remove a device from a previous owner's account.


If you are not the owner and do not have the Apple ID and Password then there is no way that you can get into this iPhone unless the original owner shares the Apple ID and password with you. If you are lucky you can get into this iPhone if they (owner) accidentally remove the device from their Apple ID.

restore disabled iphone

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