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iPhone saying "unavailable" and I forgot my password, what should I do?

my phone is saying unavailable and I forgot my passcode what should I do?


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iPhone 14 Plus, iOS 17

Posted on Oct 20, 2023 2:45 PM

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Posted on Oct 20, 2023 2:48 PM

If you have forgotten your passcode, you will have to erase your iPhone and hopefully, you have a backup you can use when you restore it.


Here is a link about what to do if you see the message your iPhone is unavailable --> If you see an iPhone or iPad unavailable message or Security Lockout screen - Apple Support


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Oct 20, 2023 2:48 PM in response to zohra65

If you have forgotten your passcode, you will have to erase your iPhone and hopefully, you have a backup you can use when you restore it.


Here is a link about what to do if you see the message your iPhone is unavailable --> If you see an iPhone or iPad unavailable message or Security Lockout screen - Apple Support


iPhone saying "unavailable" and I forgot my password, what should I do?

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