🔐 HOW TO FIX DISABLED IPHONES ON IOS 16 / UNLOCK LOCKED IPHONES 🔐

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HOW TO FIX DISABLED IPHONES ON IOS 16 / UNLOCK LOCKED IPHONES

You can use other restore software too but stay away from tools like 3Utools which have been the subject of malware controversy lately due to their modified jailbreak IPAs and exaggerated user data logging.

Warnings before we start

Depending on the device and iOS version, all of your data that is not backed up to the computer or to iCloud may be lost.

If FindMy is turned on, you will need to input your Apple ID and Password to activate your device. Failing that, the device will remain unusable.

Restoring is only possible for signed iOS versions. Let’s say iOS 15.6 is the only version signed at the moment – this means you can only restore to that.

Put your device in DFU mode

The key combination for that is different depending on the generation of device you have. Of course, you can always search how to put your particular model in DFU mode, but here’s how to do it for most devices:

iPhone 6S Plus or older

Open iTunes / Finder and connect the powered-on device to the computer via USB. Press and hole the POWER + HOME button until the screen turns off. Once the screen is off, wait 1 second then release the POWER button while still holding HOME. Keep holding HOME until your computer detect the device and iTunes detect it too.

iPhone 7 or newer (till iPhone 13)

Open iTunes / Finder and connect the powered-on device to the computer via USB. Press and hold the POWER + VOLUME DOWN button until the screen turns off. Once the screen is off, wait 1 second then release the POWER button while still holding VOLUME DOWN. Keep holding VOLUME DOWN until your computer detects the device and iTunes detects it too.

️IMPORTANT: In DFU mode the phone’s screen remains black, and nothing is displayed. You only know it’s in DFU mode because the computer detects it.

Restoring the device

If iTunes successfully detected a device that needs to be updated/restored, follow the instructions in iTunes / Finder.

Basically, iTunes / Finder will start downloading the appropriate IPSW firmware file for your device and then proceed to restore it.

You know the device is restoring because it will show an Apple logo and a white progress bar on the screen.

The whole restore process takes about 10 minutes to complete. Your device may reboot several times during the restore.

After the restore is complete, your device will reboot to the Hello Screen where you set up the language, country, WiFi network, and activate the device. At this stage, if Find My was turned on, you will be asked to log in to your Apple account linked to the device.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What if I don’t remember my Apple ID or password?

- Your device will not be usable until you do. Go to an Apple Store with the proof of purchase and they may be able to help you unlock the device if you can prove it’s yours.

Can I retrieve the passcode from a backup?

- No. The passcode is not stored inside backups. Even if it was, it would be encrypted.

Can I restore a backup of my data after I do the iTunes / Finder restore?

- Yes. You may restore any backup you have. Since passcodes are not stored in backups, your device will not be re-locked. You will still have the new passcode (or no passcode) after you restore the backup.

What about IMEI passcode unlock paid services online?

- All of them are fake. The passcode has nothing to do with the IMEI, to begin with. It is handled by the Secure Enclave Processor (SEP) core of the Apple SoC inside your phone.

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