It is pretty common to forget the iPhone password especially if we haven't used it for a long time. When you find an old iPhone and you have tried many times to enter the password but it turns out to be wrong, the iPhone Unavailable message will show on your iPhone.

This article tells you what to do if your iPhone is unavailable using 5 ways. Moreover, we also offer you tips to avoid the issue in the future.

What Does iPhone Unavailable Mean?

If you attempt several wrong passwords on your iPhone, you will trigger the security mechanism on your iPhone, and the iPhone Unavailable will occur. Generally, when you enter the wrong password 5 times, you will be notified iPhone Unavailable try again in 5 minutes. However, as unsuccessful attempts arise, you will be blocked out of your iPhone longer than the last time, and finally, permanently locked without the erase option.

So, how long does iPhone Unavailable last? The time will arise every time you enter the wrong password five times. Here are the times:

You can see that after 10 wrong password attempts, you can never neither try again nor erase your iPhone to fix iPhone Unavailable. Therefore, try not to enter the password more than 10 times and be careful with every attempt. But no matter how many times you have tried, let's fix the iPhone Unavailable issue if you truly can't remember the password.

iPhone Unavailable Fix: Bypass It Without the Right Password

Since the iPhone Unavailable screen occurs when there are many wrong password attempts, the most powerful and straightforward way to fix it is to wipe your iPhone screen password. Therefore, we recommend using Apeaksoft iOS Unlocker to remove the screen password and fix the iPhone Unavailable issue. This program supports all old and new iOS versions from iOS 5 to 18. And even if you have tried 10 times and the iPhone activated the security lock, Apeaksoft iOS Unlocker can wipe the locked screen for you.

Let's see how to fix iPhone Unavailable with Apeaksoft iOS Unlocker.

Step 1. Download this program to your computer according to your computer system. Install and launch it. You will see the 、Wipe Passcode button on the top. Click it.

Step 2. Then, connect your iPhone to this computer (better use the original USB cable). When your iPhone is detected successfully, your iPhone name will display on the interface. You need to confirm again by clicking Start.

Step 3. You will be led to a new screen asking you whether to confirm to wipe the passcode. Just follow the on-screen instructions and input 0000 to confirm. The program will automatically download the firmware on your iPhone through the USB cable.

Step 4. In a few minutes, your iPhone passcode will be wiped and the iPhone Unavailable screen will disappear. Just click OK to eject your iPhone.

iPhone Unavailable Fix: Wait for the Timer to Expire

Since we know that too many times unsuccessful attempts will make the iPhone Unavailable permanently, we'd better find the right password before 10 attempts and enter the right one after the timer expires.

But how to find to right password when the iPhone says unavailable on lock screen? The first rule is: don't try a possible password casually. Write down several possible passwords and choose the most possible one from them. You may take several days to remember the right password that you set a long time ago. But fixing the iPhone Unavailable issue successfully deserves it!

iPhone Unavailable Fix: Use Your Apple ID [Without Computer]

This method will tell you how to fix iPhone Unavailable without a computer. But this method is only suitable for unlocking temporary security lockout. If you enter the wrong password over 10 times, you have to use Apeaksoft iOS Unlocker to wipe the passcode. Besides, this iPhone should have access to the internet and have signed in an Apple ID. The Apple ID is the key to fixing iPhone Unavailable (or security lockout of some iOS versions).

Step 1. Tap Forgot Passcode or Erase iPhone on the bottom right corner of the locked screen.

Step 2. Your iPhone will tell you that you are going to erase all data on your iPhone. Tap the Start iPhone Restart button to confirm.

Step 3. Enter the Apple ID password for the logged-in Apple ID and the iPhone will be unlocked.

iPhone Unavailable Fix: Use iTunes/Finder on Your Computer

You can also use iTunes or Finder to fix the iPhone Unavailable problem. However, this method also only works when your iPhone is not permanently locked. Besides, iTunes or Finder can't detect locked iPhone. Therefore, you have to connect your iPhone to a computer and put your iPhone into recovery mode first and then follow the steps below.

Step 1. After you activate recovery mode, open iTunes or Finder on your computer.

Step 2. Now, iTunes or Finder can detect your iPhone. Click OK to erase your iPhone.

Step 3. Your iPhone Unavailable screen will be removed and now just enter your Apple ID password and use your iPhone again.

iPhone Unavailable Fix: Use iCloud Erasing

If you have previously enabled the Find My feature, you can fix iPhone Unavailable use Find My erasing. In this way, you can erase your iPhone through the iClou.com even there is no erase option on the iPhone screen. Previously, the key is to make sure you have enabled Find My.

Step 1. Visit iCloud.com on a web browser and sign in with your Apple ID on your locked screen.

Step 2. Click All Device on the top and select the unavailable iPhone. Click Erase iPhone.

Step 3. Your iPhone will be erased remotely in a few seconds.

Tips to Avoid iPhone Unavailable Security Lock

To avoid triggering the iPhone Unavailable or security lockout in the future, the first thing is surely remembering your password firmly. What's more, you can enable Face ID or Touch ID because you can never forget your face or fingerprint. However, even you use Face ID or Touch ID, enter password every several days to avoid forget it because the screen password is the final option to unlock your iPhone. If you don't use an iPhone anymore, put the password on your new phone's notes so that you can check the password when you forget it. Besides, enable Find My feature so that you can erase iPhone even after 10 attempts.

However, even if we make all this prevention measures, bad things still could happen. Apeaksoft iOS Unlocker is your last card to protect the accessibility of your iPhone.

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