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iPhone 4s, iOS 8

Posted on Sep 29, 2023 6:02 PM

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Lawrence Finch

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Posted on Sep 29, 2023 6:14 PM

You entered the wrong passcode several times. If you know the passcode try in 3 hours. If you don’t know the passcode:

See this Apple support link→If you forgot the passcode on your iPhone, or your iPhone is disabled - Apple Support

Or watch this companion video ⬇️

After restoring the phone using one of the methods above you can restore your most recent backup.

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