AnswersDriveConnect the iPhone to a computer it has synced to before with a USB cable and launch iTunes. Choose “Sync” in iTunes and enter the proper passcode when requested to unlock the device, this backs up the iPhone to the computer. Choose “Restore” to restore the iPhone from the most recent backup.
How long does it take for a disabled iPhone to unlock?
For the 8th time, the iPhone will be locked for 15 minutes, and for the 9th time, it will be locked for 60 minutes to insert passcode again. If you insert the wrong passcode for 10th time, the iPhone will be disabled and you will have to connect it to iTunes to unlock.
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How do you do a factory reset on an Iphone?
To reset your iPhone or iPad go to Settings > General > Reset and then select Erase All Content and Settings. After typing in your passcode if you've set one, you'll get a warning box appear, with the option to Erase iPhone (or iPad) in red. Tap this.
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How do you open itunes on your computer?
To install iTunes on a PC, start at the download page for the free iTunes for Windows software at the Apple Web site.
- 1Download the iTunes installer from the Apple site.
- 2Run the iTunes installer.
- 3Click the option to accept the terms of the License Agreement, and then click Next.
- 4Choose iTunes installation options.
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What is the recovery mode in Iphone?
If you can't update or restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. You can put your iOS device in recovery mode, then restore it with iTunes. In these situations, you might need to use recovery mode to restore your device: iTunes doesn't recognize your device or says it's in recovery mode.
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Can you unlock an Iphone that has been disabled?
Once your iPhone says “iPhone is disabled. Connect to iTunes”, there is nothing you can do to unlock it. People sometimes think Apple Stores have special tools that can unlock disabled iPhones, but they don't. The only thing you can do is completely erase your iPhone and start over.
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How do I connect to Itunes when my Iphone is disabled?
Connect the iPhone to a computer it has synced to before with a USB cable and launch iTunes. Choose “Sync” in iTunes and enter the proper passcode when requested to unlock the device, this backs up the iPhone to the computer. Choose “Restore” to restore the iPhone from the most recent backup.
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How do I fix my iphone when it says connect to itunes?
If you still see the Connect to iTunes screen after you restart, you need to reinstall iOS:
- Make sure that you're using the latest version of iTunes.
- Connect your device to your computer using the cable that came with your device.
- Click Update (not Restore) to reinstall iOS and keep your personal data.
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How do I restore my iphone?
Restore from an iCloud backup
- On your iOS device, go to Settings > General > Software Update.
- Make sure you have a recent backup to restore from.
- Go to Settings > General > Reset, then tap “Erase all content and settings.”
- On the Apps & Data screen, tap Restore from iCloud Backup, then sign in to iCloud.
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How do you unlock your Iphone when it says connect to itunes?
Erase your device with recovery mode to remove your passcode
- Connect your iOS device to your computer and open iTunes.
- While your device is connected, force restart it:
- When you see the option to Restore or Update, choose Restore.
- Wait for the process to finish.
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How can you connect to itunes?
Follow these steps to manually sync the content from your computer to your iOS device:
- Open iTunes.
- Connect your device to your computer using the included USB cable.
- Click on the device icon .
- Click the content type that you want to sync.
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Why would an Iphone be disabled?
Entering the wrong iOS passcode six times puts the iPhone, iPad or iPod touch into disabled mode. While this protects the device from unauthorized access, it can pose a problem when one forgets their own passcode. Disabled mode will automatically exit after one minute.
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How do you enable a disabled Iphone?
To do this:
- Connect your iPhone to the computer.
- Open iTunes.
- Select the iPhone (from the sidepane or from top-right of the screen)
- In the Summary tab, click on Restore.
- If iTunes proceeds with a problem-free restore, your device will be wiped clean and restored as a new device.
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How do you force restart an Iphone?
Force-restarting an iPhone 6s, SE or earlier. As long as your device isn't an iPhone 7, 7 Plus, 8, 8 Plus or X, this is what to do to force your device to restart: Hold down the Home button (the one on the front of the iPhone or iPad) as well as the power button. Keep both buttons held until the Apple logo appears.
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How do you do a hard reset on Iphone 6?
Soft reset with hardware keys
- Back up data on the internal memory.
- Reset the iPhone by holding the sleep/wake button at the top right of the device and the home button at the bottom center of the face at the same time.
- Hold them both until you see the screen go black.
- Wait until the white Apple logo appears.
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How do you force restart an Iphone 6?
A soft reset won't affect data on the device. Press and hold the Power button (located on the right edge) until "slide to power off" appears then release. If the phone is off or not responding, press and hold the Power and Home buttons until the Apple logo appears (approximately 10 seconds) then release.
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How do you wipe an Iphone?
How to erase all data from your iPhone or iPad
- Launch the Settings app from the Home screen of your iPhone or iPad.
- Now tap on General.
- Scroll all the way to the bottom and tap on Reset.
- Tap on Erase All Content and Settings.
- Tap on Erase iPhone.
- Tap on Erase iPhone again to confirm.
- Enter your Passcode.
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How do you choose recovery mode on Iphone?
Here's how to enter into recovery mode on any iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch:
- Disconnect the USB cable from your iPhone, but leave the other side connected to your Mac or PC.
- Launch iTunes.
- Press and hold down the Home and Sleep/Power button on the top of the iPhone to turn off the iPhone.
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How long is Iphone disabled after wrong passcode?
For the 8th time, the iPhone will be locked for 15 minutes, and for the 9th time, it will be locked for 60 minutes to insert passcode again. If you insert the wrong passcode for 10th time, the iPhone will be disabled and you will have to connect it to iTunes to unlock.
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What does Iphone disabled mean?
An iPod or iPhone gets disabled when someone has entered in an incorrect passcode too many times. The passcode is a security measure that you can turn on in the iOS to require people to enter a password in order to use the device.
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How many attempts do you get to unlock an Iphone?
Seven gives you 5 minutes, eight gives 15, and nine 1 hour. After ten failed attempts, the system will either lock you out completely or erase your data, depending on your settings. Once locked out, you will need to sync with iTunes to restore, so make sure you have current backups, or are backing up to iCloud.
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Why does it say my Apple ID has been disabled?
If your Apple ID is locked or disabled. If you or someone else enters your password, security questions, or other account information incorrectly too many times, your Apple ID automatically locks to protect your security and you can't sign in to any Apple services. "This Apple ID has been locked for security reasons"