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iPhone says unavailable? 4 ways to reset it without passcode

This guide explores all proven ways to factory reset an unavailable iPhone, helping you regain full access even if you've forgotten the passcode.
By Jasmin Woods - Updated on August 12, 2025

iPhone X unavailable message: how to fix an unavailable iPhone X

Lock Screen is a blessing and a curse. If you see an iPhone Unavailable message on your iPhone X after too many wrong attempts, you have a few ways to get out of it.
By Robin Swift - Updated on July 31, 2025

iPad Security Lockout? 4 ways to get out of a locked iPad

Since iPadOS 15.2, Apple newly adds a built-in Erase iPad button to reset the iPad when it's on Security Lockout, but there are a few other ways that get the job done, too.
By Rob Parsons - Updated on July 29, 2025

How to get into a locked iPhone when it says unavailable

If your iPhone says unavailable and you can't recall the right passcode, it might be time to reset your phone to its out-of-the-box settings so you will get the access back.
By Jasmin Woods - Updated on August 25, 2025

How to unlock iPhone Unavailable with or without erasing - 6 ways

Here's to provide you with practical tips to deal with failed passcode attempts on iPhone and unlock the Unavailable lock screen by a factory reset or a remote erase.
By Lucas Seltzer - Updated on July 30, 2025

How to fix iPad Unavailable or Security Lockout screen

Do you forget your passcode to your iPad and now it is locked with a screen that says iPad Unavailable or Security Lockout? Here're options to get into a locked iPad.
By Alex Griffith - Updated on July 29, 2025

How to unlock iPhone 12 when it says unavailable

Don't panic when you forgot passcode and got your iPhone 12 unavailable. Here's how to unlock your iPhone 12 / 12 Pro / 12 mini unavailable screen to regain access.
By Jasmin Woods - Updated on July 29, 2025

How to factory reset iPhone 13 with or without passcode

If your iPhone 13 is misbehaving and need a fresh start, or you forgot the passcode that causes it to get into unavailable screen, a factory reset is the way to go.
By Alex Griffith - Updated on July 29, 2025

How to bypass iPhone 11 unavailable screen When You Forgot Password

Forget your passcode and locked out of your iPhone 11 completely with Unavailable error? You're not alone. This post will tell you how to get iPhone 11 unavailable bypassed.
By Alex Griffith - Updated on July 29, 2025

iPhone XR says iPhone Unavailable. How to get back into it [4 ways]

We explain how iPhone XR shows 'iPhone Unavailable' message after constantly entering wrong passcodes and how to reset it to regain access the device.
By Ella Garcia - Updated on July 29, 2025
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