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How to fix iPhone 14 Unavailable or Security Lockout screen

Getting an Unavailable or Security Lockout error on iPhone 14 can be annoying, but there are a few things you can do to fix the issue. Here's how to bypass an unavailable screen.
By Alex Griffith - Updated on January 13, 2025

How to reset iPhone & iPad when it says Unavailable or Security Lockout

No idea to reset your iPhone or iPad that gets Unavailable or Security Lockout error? No worries, there are a few helpful options to reset iPhone or iPad if you forgot passcode.
By Alex Griffith - Updated on January 13, 2025

How to factory reset iPhone 14 with or without passcode

iOS has featured a built-in option to make resetting an iPhone 14 a simple and easy process. Here's how to wipe your phone completely, even if you forgot your passcode.
By Alex Griffith - Updated on January 13, 2025

Unlocking an unavailable iPhone: without Finder & iTunes, or with it

You need to wipe all of your data and settings, and restore the iPhone to factory defaults before unlocking it when iPhone Unavailable message appears on the screen.
By Alex Griffith - Updated on August 28, 2023

iPad Unavailable? Here's how to bypass iPad passcode to get in

Your iPad gets stuck on the unavailable lock screen if you enter several wrong passcodes. Here's a step-by-step guide to bypass the iPad Unavailable screen and take access back.
By Jasmin Woods - Updated on January 11, 2025

Forgot iPhone passcode? How to unlock an iPhone without code

Can't remember passcode and are locked out of your iPhone? This seems scary at first, but luckily there are a few fixes to remove forgotten code and get into iPhone again.
By Robin Swift - Updated on August 24, 2023

iPhone 12 Says 'iPhone Unavailable'. Here's how to recover it

iPhone 12 gets locked and keeps showing iPhone Unavailable or Security Lockout - luckily the error can be fixed. Here's how to get into iPhone 12 you forgot passcode to.
By Elena Spencer - Updated on January 11, 2025

How to factory reset iPhone 15 and erase all data

Explore the easy-to-follow instructions for factory resetting an iPhone 15. Whether for troubleshooting or re-sale, ensure a seamless reset, even without the passcode.
By Jasmin Woods - Updated on January 15, 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 November 25, 2024

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 16, 2023
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