6 attempts, all failed, iPhone, iPad or iPod locked for 20 million minutes Now what do you do with your life? This is a more common scenario than That is thought, everyone hates it but it has a quick solution fortunately. Apple has implemented a foolproof security method to ensure that its users’ data is protected in the event of losing their mobile phone or if a friend of the outsider takes it away from them.
This consists of completely blocking the phone after failing 6 times when placing the unlock code of the phone , being the total restoration the only way to re-activate the mobile to make it useful again. But what if you are forgetful or for things in life you are wrong 6 times when you enter the magic combination to unlock it?
In this guide we will show you how to activate your iPhone locked step by step , as well as a couple of ways to safeguard all your information so you don’t lose it and the solutions to the most common problems when Try to reactivate the mobile. Hopefully we may also show you a way to never forget your password so you don’t have to go through this again.
Steps to activate your iPhone phone that is deactivated
It is annoying, but if you are reading this it means that it has already happened and your iPhone, iPad or iPod is currently completely blocked . Fortunately for you there is not one, but three ways you can reactivate them in less time than you think to use it again to the fullest.
The first and easiest is to recover it with iTunes ; If you are a cautious person and you have your mobile synchronized with a computer with iTunes you can easily reactivate it from that same computer as long as you have not reinstalled your iOS system. The other way is using iCLoud ; which will work only if the device has “Search my iPhone” active , and the last alternative is to restore everything from scratch from any computer.
This last form is the saddest of all because it leaves you unable to restore your files; you will lose your photos, music, videos and all contacts that you have not saved in the SIM. But calm down, we’ll also show you how to make a backup later , so that, in case your memory doesn’t improve, you don’t have to go through this again.
Recover iPhone / iPad deactivated with iTunes
Previously this was the only possible way to reactivate an iOS device, so when turning it on for the first time, it was mandatory to synchronize the computer with a computer. This has changed, but is the method most used by users to activate the mobile, Tablet or iPod without losing their data .
For this it is necessary to follow the following steps:
- The first thing you need to do is connect the mobile device to the computer you synchronized with the USB cable.
- Open iTunes and enter the section « Device Management «, where you will have to choose the equipment you wish to access.
- If it is inactive, you will automatically see a message indicating the current status of the mobile and below it the option “ Restore ”, which you must select.
- Follow the steps that the restoration assistant will propose, which are Very easy to follow, it is a very intuitive process.
- You will see a message that tells you if you want to restore the factory device and that all data is deleted, or if you want to make a copy of security. Choose the second option and wait for the assistant to restore all your information.
- If you choose the option to delete all data , also You will have to wait a few minutes. After this you can turn on the device and start using it again.
Restore locked iPhone from iCloud
This method is new and can be done since the launch of iPhone 5 approximately. To do this, you need to activate Find my iPhone in iCloud and have an internet connection from a WiFi network or through mobile data.
The steps to follow are as follows:
- You must enter from the computer or another Smartphone to the portal https://www.icloud.com/#find
- Log in with Apple ID that is synchronized with your iOS device.
- You wait for the session to start and look for the option “ All devices ” where you can see all the devices that are linked to that account.
- Select the iPhone, iPad or iPod you wish to recover and click on the option “ Delete iPhone ” (or iPad / iPod as appropriate the case). This will eliminate everything inside the device.
- After the previous process is finished, you can choose whether you reactivate the device as new or if you restore it with a backup , but this must have been done from iCloud.
- Regardless of the option chosen you will have to wait a few minutes and then you can use your iOS device again.
Activate an iphone X, 8, 7, 6s, 6, 5s, 5, 4S deactivated with DFU
This is Apple’s first aid case ; the help flare; the fire extinguisher or whatever you want to call it. In that case, it is the last resource you have to recover your iOS device. If you are at this point you can say goodbye to all the personal history that you have saved on your iPhone, iPad or iPod. But don’t be sad, the good news is that you get a “new” device , or at least as far as the operating system and memory are concerned.
It is important that the computer where you are going to do the process has iTunes installed and updated , otherwise you will not be able to download the new operating system. The steps to follow are as follows:
- Connect your device to a computer with iTunes with the USB cable .
- If you have an iPhone 6s or lower , you must press simultaneously the power button and home button .
- If your iPhone is 7 or higher , you must simultaneously press the home buttons and the volume down . You must keep both buttons, as the case may be, until you see that starts DFU mode , which will not take more than a few seconds.
- The computer will automatically recognize the device and you it will display a message with the option “ Restore ”, which you must select.
- Later, iTunes will start downloading the data package for the installation of the iOS operating system corresponding to your device. This should take approximately 15 minutes.
- If the 15 minutes have elapsed and the download has not yet finished, the device will exit DFU mode and you will have to repeat the previous steps again but this once the operating system will be installed automatically and you can start using your iPhone again.
Unfortunately, if you are using this option it means that you never synchronized your device with iTunes or iCloud , so there is no backup to recover your files. So you will have to use the empty mobile, as if you had bought it again.
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Making a backup is a habit that every iOS user should constantly assume . A mobile is a tool in which we store extremely important data; photos of unique moments, playlists of our favorite songs and endless files that are worth keeping for a lifetime. That’s why we’re going to show you how to make a backup from iCloud or iTunes.
From iCloud
The first thing you should do is sign up for iCloud and activate «Search my iPhone» so you can make all the backup copies you want by following the steps that we explain below.
- Go to the “ Settings ” of your iPhone or iPad.
- Scroll down until you find the menu “ iCloud ” .
- Once in this section, turn on the Backup switch .
With these three steps you will have activated the backups and every time the mobile is charging and connected to a WiFi network they will be automatically performed. It should be noted that you will only have a 5GB space in the free version , so when you have more data than allowed you will have to expand your plan, which means paying a monthly subscription.
From iTunes
The first thing you need is a computer with iTunes software installed. If you are a MAC user, this will already be installed by default, while if you are a Windows user, you will have to download it from the official Apple website.
Once you have done this, you can start the process by following these steps:
- The first thing you should do is connect the iPhone, iPad or iPod to the computer , which will automatically recognize it.
- Open iTunes and select the device you just installed.
- Select the option “ Make Copy Now ”.
With these three simple steps you will begin to make a backup with which you will make sure you have all your files safe on your computer and you will be able to recover them whenever you want by following the steps that we teach you in the first section of this guide. p>
FAQ: Problems why you cannot activate your iPhone
Although it is not very common, it is possible that some problems arise when you reactivate your iOS again . Here are the possible causes and solutions of these problems.
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This rarely happens, but it is possible that it will happen, especially on the days when the launch of a new iPhone occurs, which means that a large number of new users register with Apple to activate their new equipment. If this is the case, you will have to try again a few minutes later or wait the next day to activate your iOS device.
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“ Activation Lock ” prevents an iOS device from being activated if it has been stolen. This is an Apple security measure to protect the data of its users and can only be deactivated from the iCloud website or previously from the same device.
The computer has no Internet connection
If you do not have a stable internet connection you will not be able to activate the iOS device using iCloud or DFU mode, as this is necessary both to connect the mobile to the cloud and to download the data of the operating system.
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If you have any of these problems, you can apply some of the solutions we propose below:
Restart the device
The fault may be caused by an internal failure in the iOS software. If this is the case, what you should do is restart the device and try to activate it again.
Verify your internet connection
Make sure you have a stable internet connection as this is essential for you to activate via DFU or iCloud.
Disable «Search my iPhone»
Enter the iCloud website from another device and log in with the Apple ID that is linked to the iPhone, iPad or iPod you want to reactivate. In this way you can deactivate «Search my iPhone» and you can re-activate the device without problems.
Contact Apple
If all of the above fails, it is best that you make a call to Apple . To do this, go to the official website of the brand and locate the number of customer service corresponding to your country, raise your situation to the assistant that answers you and this will give you the possible solutions once they verify that you are the true owner of the device. / p>
In the event of a hardware problem, you will be directed to the nearest service office for repair. You can access the Apple customer support page from here .