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My phone says iPhone unavailable and I don’t know how to reset it

Phone is saying iPhone unavailable..how do I fix this

iPhone 11, iOS 16

Posted on Jan 20, 2023 6:04 AM

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Jan 20, 2023 6:07 AM in response to Jacksmouse

If your iPhone is unaviable you will need to erase it in order to regain access to your iPhone


You will lose all data on your iPhone when you have not have access to a backup.

See this instructions on how to erase your iPhone


If you're using an eSIM, contact your carrier before trying these steps and ask for a QR code to set up your eSIM again.

  1. From your device's Lock Screen, try to enter your passcode five times until the "[Device] Unavailable" screen appears and your device asks you to try again later.
  2. When you're able to, continue to enter your passcode until the "Security Lockout" screen appears and you get the Erase [Device] option in the bottom corner of the screen.
  3. Tap Erase [Device], then tap Erase [Device] again to confirm.
  4. Enter your Apple ID password to sign out of your Apple ID on your device.
  5. Tap Erase [Device] to permanently delete all of your data and settings.
  6. When your device restarts, follow the onscreen instructions to set up your device again, restore your data and settings from a backup, and set a new passcode.

If you can't follow these steps, you can use a computer to reset your device.

Jan 20, 2023 6:06 AM in response to Jacksmouse

The link on top of this page which you had visited, before posting this question here, is shown under the "Related Article” that may have given you an answer. 


You need to mention which part from the above article was not clear to you.



Screen Lock Passcode: By default 6 Digit

Screen Time Passcode: By default 4 Digit



If you forgot your passcode, you can use your Apple ID and password to erase and reset your device without a computer.


If you enter the wrong passcode on your iPhone Lock Screen too many times, an alert lets you know that your iPhone is disabled. (Learn what to do if you see "[Device] unavailable" or "Security Lockout" on your iPhone or iPad.)




My phone says iPhone unavailable and I don’t know how to reset it

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