If you are experiencing issues with your iPhone, such as a dead battery or a disabled device, follow these steps to resolve the problem:
Dead Battery
- Turn on your iPhone.
- Grab the charging cable and connect the smaller end to the designated input on your device.
- Connect the other end of the cable to a power outlet.
- Wait for the device to start charging.
Restarting the iPhone
- Hold down the power button until you see the power off slider.
- Wait for 30 seconds before sliding the power off.
- Force restart the device if it’s stuck or unresponsive.
- To force restart, hold down the power button until the Apple logo appears.
Unlocking a Disabled iPhone
- Follow the instructions in the error message to use iTunes.
- Open iTunes on your computer.
- Connect the iPhone to the computer.
- Put the iPhone in recovery mode and restore it using iTunes.
Using iCloud to Restore a Malfunctioning iPhone
- Access your iCloud account.
- Go to the dropdown menu and select "All Devices."
- Find the disabled device you want to restore.
- Click on "Erase iPhone" to delete all data on the phone.
Enabling an iPhone without iTunes
- Visit icloud.com and log in with your iCloud account.
- Go to the "Find iPhone" section.
- Choose "All Devices."
- Select the disabled iOS device.
Repairing an iPhone
- For iPhone 8 and later models:
- Power off the iPhone completely.
- Hold down the side button until the cable icon with the PC or iTunes logo appears.
- Release the side button.
Unlocking an iPhone from a Computer
- Use iTunes to easily unlock the iPhone.
- Remove the disabled status or unlock code.
- Works on Windows PCs or Macs with macOS prior to 10.15.
When to Disable an iPhone
- If you repeatedly enter the wrong passcode on the lock screen, the iPhone will become disabled.
- Use a computer to activate recovery mode on the iPhone if you forget the passcode.
What Happens When an iPhone is Disabled
- The "iPhone Disabled" issue occurs when you repeatedly enter the wrong unlock code, blocking the entry of alternative codes.
- A message saying "iPhone is disabled" will be displayed.
Unlocking an iPhone without Code or Siri Assistance
- Use recovery mode or the Find My iPhone feature to erase all data on your iPhone and unlock it without Siri or the passcode.
- Alternatively, you can use an iPhone unlock tool like FoneLab iOS Unlocker to easily bypass the passcode.