IPhone 12 is disabled. How to disable w/o losing data?

You can't, unless you previously backed that data up. The instructions in the article razmee209 linked to erase it.

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Cadwelsh80 wrote:

how can I restore Iphone 12 w/o losing data?

follow steps here If you forgot the passcode on your iPhone, or your iPhone is disabled - Apple Support