[Solved] iPhone Unavailable Timer Not Going Down 2025
When you repeatedly enter the wrong screen passcode, the iPhone will be disabled and asks you to try again in 5 minutes, 15 minutes and even 1 hour. But some Apple users find the iPhone Unavailable timer seems to get stuck and doesn’t go down no matter how long they wait. What happens to the iOS device?
It is possible that there are some software bugs, network issues, SIM card problems, etc. Thus, ensure the network connection is stable, try to reinsert the SIM card and charge the iPhone with a USB cable. If these tips can’t fix the iPhone Unavailable Timer not going down issue, use the following ways in the article.
- Contents:
- Method 1: Force Restart iPhone to Fix Software Glitches
- Method 2: Erase All the Data by Clicking Forgot Passcode
- Method 3: Remove the Passcode with iPhone Passcode Tuner
- Method 4: Reset the iOS Device to Factory Settings via iTunes
Method 1: Force Restart iPhone to Fix Software Glitches
The simplest way is to force restart the iPhone if it has any software glitches. Without resetting the device and losing any data, just follow the several steps given below to fix stuck iPhone unavailable screen.
For iPhone 8 and later: Quickly press the Volume Up button. Then press the Volume Down button and release it. Next, press and hold the Side button until the Apple logo shows up on the screen.
For iPhone 7 and 7 Plus: Press the Volume Down button and the Power button together. When the Apple logo appears, release these buttons.
For iPhone 6 and earlier: Press and hold the Home button and the Volume Down button simultaneously. Then release them once you see the Apple logo.
Method 2: Erase All the Data by Clicking Forgot Passcode
Even if the iPhone unavailable timer issue is resolved, maybe you still can’t access the iPhone due to the forgotten screen passcode. In this case, advise you to directly erase the iPhone from the lock screen as long as you know the Apple ID credentials.
Step 1: Click the “Forgot Passcode?” button at the bottom of the iPhone Unavailable screen (or the Erase iPhone option).
Step 2: Tap on Start iPhone Reset and then enter the Apple ID password. After that, click Erase iPhone to confirm.
Method 3: Remove the Passcode with iPhone Passcode Tuner
The third recommended way is to download the professional unlocking software – Cocosenor iPhone Passcode Tuner. It can help you bypass the iPhone unavailable timer not going down in minutes.
Step 1: Download and install the tool on your computer. Then ensure you have installed iTunes.
Step 2: Launch the Unlocking program and choose Unlock Lock Screen.
Step 3: Tap on Start and connect the iPhone to the PC via a USB cable. After that, click Next.
Step 4: Hit the Download button in order to get the firmware package.
Step 5: Click the Unlock button. When unlocking, don’t disconnect to the device.
Step 6: Once the “Remove Screen Successfully” message pops up, set up the iPhone as new.
Method 4: Reset the iOS Device to Factory Settings via iTunes
By now, there is no way to unlock the Apple device without losing data unless you know the correct passcode. If you have an iCloud or iTunes backup, you can restore the data after resetting the disabled iPhone with iTunes.
Step 1: Install the latest iTunes on a Windows/Mac computer. Then connect your iPhone to iTunes with a USB cable.
Step 2: Put the iOS device into Recovery Mode: Press the volume up button once, and then the volume down button. Press and hold the side button until it enters Recovery Mode.
Step 3: Open iTunes and click the Restore button when the iPhone is recognized. Next, confirm to restore.
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