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3 Methods to Get iPhone Off Disabled Mode

Posted by Brian Davis on Nov 2, 2022 10:00 AM • Category: Unlock iOS
4 mins read

"Hello, I have an iPhone but it is now stuck in disabled mode. Now, I can't unlock this iPhone as I can't enter the passcode to unlock it. Does anyone know how to get iPhone off disabled mode?"

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What should we do to unlock our iPhones when it is stuck in disabled mode? Your iPhone will get into disabled mode after too many wrong passcode attempts. When the iPhone gets disabled, you will not be allowed to do anything unless you unlock it. Fortunately, there are still some effective ways to unlock your iPhone. If you are wondering how to get iPhone off disabled mode, this post is the right place where you can find the best solutions to get rid of it.

Solution 1. iPhone Stuck in Disabled Mode? Unlock It Without Passcode

When your iPhone is stuck in disabled mode, the best choice for you to unlock it is to use a professional iOS unlocking tool to fix it. TunesKit iPhone Unlocker is a professional and multifunctional iOS unlocking program. By using TunesKit iPhone Unlocker, users can unlock iOS screen lock without passcode, remove Apple ID restrictions, bypass MDM restrictions, and unlock Screen Time passcode. This program allows users to unlock their iOS devices in any situation like iPhone is disabled, iPhone screen is unresponsive, forgot iPhone passcode, etc. Thanks to the concise and user-friendly interface, using TunesKit iPhone Unlocker to unlock iOS devices will be a hassle-free job.

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Key Features of TunesKit iPhone Unlocker

  • Available on the latest iOS version including 16
  • Enable a disabled iPhone within several minutes
  • Enable to factory reset iDevices without passwords
  • Unlock iPhone/iPad/iPod touch with ease
  • Help to remove Face ID and fingerprint recognition
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Now, let's see how to get iPhone off disabled mode by using TunesKit iPhone Unlocker.

Step 1Connect iPhone to Computer

Download and launch TunesKit iPhone Unlocker on your computer. Then, connect your disabled iPhone to the computer. Click on the Unlock iOS Screen option on TunesKit iPhone Unlocker, then hit on the Start button.

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Step 2Put iPhone into Recovery Mode

In this phase, put your iPhone into Recovery mode for the next step. If you don't know how to put your iPhone into Recovery mode, you can follow the onscreen instruction to make it. When your disabled iPhone is in Recovery mode, click on the Next button.

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Step 3Download Firmware Package to Get iPhone Off Disabled Mode

TunesKit iPhone Unlocker will prompt you to download the firmware package to fix your iPhone. Ensure that all the onscreen information is correct. You can correct it manually if there is anything wrong. Then, click on the Download button.

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Step 4Get iPhone Off Disabled Mode

TunesKit iPhone Unlocker will start to fix the iPhone stuck in disabled mode problem when the firmware package is downloaded. You will need to set up your iPhone again when the screen lock is removed.

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Solution 2. How to Get iPhone Off Disabled Mode via iTunes

Using iTunes is also an effective solution to get your iPhone out of disabled mode. By using iTunes to unlock your iPhone, your iPhone should be synced with iTunes before. Otherwise, you will need to put your iPhone into Recovery mode first. After restoration, your iPhone will be erased and all the data and content will be removed. If you don't want to lose any data from your iPhone, you can back up your iPhone through iTunes first. Now, the following content will show you how to get your iPhone off disabled mode via iTunes.

Step 1. Launch iTunes on your computer, then connect your iPhone to the computer.
Step 2. Click on the device icon in the top-left corner.
Step 3. Hit on the Summary option.
Step 4. Click on the Restore iPhone option to erase your iPhone including the screen lock.

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How to Get iPhone Off Disabled Mode via iCloud

If you can't connect your iPhone to a computer or iTunes, you can use iCloud to fix iPhone stuck in disabled mode remotely. The Find My iPhone feature should be enabled on your iPhone, and you should know the Apple ID and the passcode to log in to iCloud. The following content will show you how to get iPhone off disabled mode by using iCloud.

Step 1. Go to the iCloud.com website and log in to your Apple ID.
Step 2. Click on the Find My iPhone feature.
Step 3. Select the All Devices option and hit on your iPhone in the dropdown.
Step 4. Hit on the Erase iPhone option to get iPhone off disabled mode.

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FAQs About How to Get iPhone Off Disabled Mode

Why is my iPhone stuck in disabled mode?

When you enter the wrong iPhone screen passcode too many times, your iPhone will stuck in disabled mode. It is therefore important for users to keep the screen passcode well. If you enable the Erase iPhone settings on your iPhone, your iPhone will be erased instead of disabled after 10 wrong passcode attempts

Can I get iPhone off disabled mode without losing data?

No, there is no possible way for users to remove the screen lock from iPhone without losing any data. If you don't want to lose any data from your iOS device, you can back up your iPhone before getting your iPhone off disabled mode. If you have already lost all the data from your iOS device, you can try using TunesKit iPhone Data Recovery to retrieve your iPhone data.

Conclusion

If your iPhone is stuck in disabled mode, the three solutions above will help you. TunesKit iPhone Unlocker is the best-recommended solution in this post as you won't need to enter any passcode to unlock your iOS device. If you still have other questions, please feel free to leave us a comment below.

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