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How do I unlock my iPhone without erasing it?

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You cannot unlock your iPhone without erasing it.

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Why is it not letting me sync my iPhone?

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Make sure that your iTunes account on your PC is authorizing your phone. It may be that you can only have 5 at a time.

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What do I do if it is asking for a password, shows all the device parts, and the "hello" is not showing?

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Using Recovery Mode means there's no need for a password. If you don't have a password, you can use the third method in the article. You can also use Eelphone iPhone Unlock.

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My BFF's phone is disabled, but she doesn't have a computer. How does she unlock her phone?

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Have your friend take it to the Apple store and ask someone at the genius bar to help her.

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What can I do if I forgot my password and don't have iTunes?

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In addition to iTunes, you can also use iCloud to unlock: Use other settings to access iCloud.com/find>Sign in to Apple ID> "Find My iPhone"> All Devices> Select Locked iPhone> Select "Erase iPhone"> Unlock iPhone successfully> Backup and restore.

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My iPhone is disabled and asks for a passcode number. How do I unlock it?

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Connect to iTunes to restore it or put it into recovery mode and then use iTunes to restore it. If iTunes cannot recognize the iPhone, you can try a passcode unlocker. Such a tool can unlock any disabled iOS device without a passcode.

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After the disabled timer, can I use the iPhone without having to unlock it?

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If you forgot your passcode, you have to use iTunes or recovery mode. There's no way to get all the data from your iPhone when you erase it, unless you have a backup.

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