What is what to do when your iphone is disabled?

If your iPhone is disabled, here's what you can do:

• Wait it out: If you've entered the wrong passcode a few times, you'll see a message saying your iPhone is disabled. The message will also state how long you need to wait before you can try again (e.g., "iPhone is disabled, try again in 1 minute"). Be patient and wait for the timer to expire.

• Erase iPhone with iTunes/Finder: If you've forgotten your passcode and your iPhone is disabled for an extended period (or permanently), you'll likely need to erase your iPhone. The easiest way to erase and restore from a backup is to use iTunes (on Windows) or Finder (on macOS). To do this you need to enter the recovery mode to erase and restore it. If you have never synced with iTunes/Finder or enabled "Find My" you're pretty much locked out.

  • Entering%20Recovery%20Mode: The process for entering recovery mode varies depending on your iPhone model. Generally, it involves pressing and holding specific buttons while connecting your iPhone to your computer. Follow Apple's instructions for your specific model.
  • Restoring%20from%20Backup: After entering recovery mode, iTunes/Finder will prompt you to restore your iPhone. If you have a recent backup, you can restore from that backup to get your data back.

• Erase iPhone with "Find My": If you've enabled "Find My" on your iPhone, you can erase it remotely using the "Find My" app on another Apple device or through the iCloud website. This will erase all data on your iPhone, including the passcode.

  • Erasing%20with%20Find%20My: Go to the Find My app or iCloud.com, select your disabled iPhone, and choose the "Erase iPhone" option. You'll need your Apple ID and password.

• Data Loss Warning: Erasing your iPhone will delete all data on it if you don't have a backup. If you have a backup (either to iCloud or your computer), you can restore your data after erasing. If you don't have a backup, unfortunately, you will lose your data.

• Contact Apple Support: If you're having trouble with any of these steps, or if you have other issues with your disabled iPhone, contact Apple Support for assistance.