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How to factory reset iPhone 15 — with/without passcode

Looking to factory reset an iPhone 15? Discover these easy and quick methods to erase your device safely, whether with or without a passcode or computer.
By Jasmin Woods - Updated on July 30, 2025

Got iPhone Unavailable/ Security Lockout - 5 ways to bypass it

Stuck on iPhone Unavailable? Here's how to bypass lock screen if you forgot passcode or can't access it with too many wrong passcodes. Here we have 5 reset methods.
By Ella Garcia - Updated on July 29, 2025

4 Ways to do when iPhone XS is Unavailable or Security Lockout

Follow these tips if your iPhone XS (Max) has been locked out to "iPhone Unavailable" screen and you want to reset it or recover it. Here's how to open unavailable iPhone.
By Lucas Seltzer - Updated on July 29, 2025

How to get iPhone out of unavailable screen when forgot passcode

If your iPhone shows unavailable after too many wrong attempts, here's all you need to know to force your iPhone out of the unavailable lock screen without a passcode.
By Jasmin Woods - Updated on July 29, 2025

iPhone 7 shows unavailable/ Security Lockout error? How to fix it

Trying to figure out how to unlock your iPhone 7 that says phone unavailable or Security Lockout message? There are a few ways to get past the screen and get back in.
By Robin Swift - Updated on July 29, 2025

How to reset iPad Unavailable, even if you forgot passcode

When iPad says unavailable, the built-in Forgot Passcode option can reset your iPad and unlock it. If that doesn't work for you, try erasing iPad Unavailable with a computer.
By Elena Spencer - Updated on August 11, 2025

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
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