How Long Does iPhone Unavailable Last [Unlocking It Solved]

When you see the iPhone Unavailable screen, you may wonder how long the iPhone unavailable lasts.

In this article, we explain to you the answer clearly. Read on.

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There are mainly two types of iPhone Unavailable messages, iPhone Unavailable or Security Lockout. Indeed, they are similar problems with different sayings.

If your iPhone shows Security Lockout, the solutions are the same. And how long iPhone Security lockout lasts share the same answer.

Go to the solutions to Fix the iPhone Unavailable or Security Lockout: iPhone Security Lockout How to Unlock It.

How long does iPhone Unavailable last?

On iOS 16 or later, iPhone Unavailable can last up to 8 hours.

From iOS 15 to before iOS 16, iPhone Unavailable can last up to 1 hour.

Check all the iPhone Unavailable messages: iPhone Unavailable Try again in 1 hour or 8 hours Bypass.

If the iPhone Unavailable lockout message is showing “iPhone Unavailable try again in X minutes”, the message will last X minutes before showing you the unlocking screen password screen again.  The showing X minutes is actually a countdown. You will see the live update about how long you need to wait for another passcode attempt.

For example. If it shows “Try again in 1 minute, 5 minutes, 15 minutes, 1 hour, 3 hours, 8 hours”, the messages will last respectively 1 minute, 5 minutes,15 minutes, or 1 hour, 3 hours, 8 hours before your another try passcode again.

If the message is showing iPhone Unavailable with no timer (no try again in X minutes), the iPhone Unavailable will last forever if your iPhone has enough power. That means it won’t disappear when your iPhone is powered on unless you unlock it.
The iPhone Unavailable try again messages will last for the X minutes showing before giving another try for passcode entry. What does it mean? It means you can remove the iPhone Unavailable screen with the correct passcode entry within 10 times.

On the contrary, you have no chance to input the passcode, whether it’s the correct password or the wrong one when it shows you the iPhone Unavailable with no time or no try again screen, or you should see the "try your passcode again in null" message after tapping Erase iPhone option.

Finally, you can also see the "You can try your passcode again in null" message for reaching the 10-time incorrect passcode limit. 10-time wrong passcode is the most severe measure set by Apple's built-in Security protection.

How to Fix “You can try Your Passcode again in null”. 

In a word, if you forgot your passcode with either iPhone Unavailable try again in X or iPhone Unavailable no time, you should reset and unlock it to remove the lockout screen.

Note if you won’t fix the problem when it’s showing iPhone Unavailable or Security Lockout with no time, It’s unavailable permanently. It will always stay on this black lockout screen with these messages if powered on. A hard restart or soft reset won’t get rid of it either. The only way to unlock it is to reset it(wipe everything). And the only way to retrieve your data is to restore it from your backups after a reset.

Refer to these solutions to unlock an iPhone when it's unavailable.

Option 1. Tap the Erase iPhone option.

When you enter the failed passcode more than 7 times in a row, you may see the Erase iPhone option on the screen. Tap the Erase iPhone option to erase the disabled device.

Tap Erase iPhone on the security lockout screen, you'll see the next screen "Erase All Content and Settings". Tap Erase iPhone.

Then you're required to enter the Apple ID password.

Wait for a while until you see the Hello screen in multiple languages. You can set it up as new or choose to restore it from the backups.

Option 2. Unlock it with the third-party software.

Our experts who test the apps among iPhone Unlockers pick SD iPhone Unlocker. The app performs great during the tests. It performs well on not only the previous iOS versions but also the iOS 16 or later, the recent versions.

It can enable the security lockout iPhone in less than 20 minutes on your computer. Firstly, free download the PC version or the Mac version.

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After installing it successfully, launch the app. You should see the neat design of the app like an iPhone.

After you check the whole process of our test and video tutorial, if you'd like to use the app, you need a purchased registered license to unlock the iPhone.

Step 1.  Hit the "Wipe Passcode" section.

Step 2. Connect your iPhone to it. When the screen shows you "Device connected but not recognized", click it to follow the instructions to put your iPhone in recovery mode.

Alternatively, you can do the following steps:

Disconnect your iPhone first. Then turn off it.

For iPhone 8 or later. Press and quickly release the volume up button. Immediately press and quickly release the volume down button. Then, press and hold the side button while connecting it to your computer until you see the recovery mode screen. Let go.

For iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus: Press and hold the top and volume down buttons at the same time while connecting it to your computer. Keep holding them until you see the recovery mode screen. Let go.

iPhone 6s or earlier: Press and hold both the Home and the top buttons at the same time while connecting it to your computer. Keep holding them until you see the recovery mode screen. Let go.

If your iPhone returns to the unavailable screen when connecting it to your computer, just turn off it and enter it in recovery mode again.

Step 3. Download the firmware and wait.

Once the app detects the device in recovery mode, it should list the correct information and the firmware to download. Confirm the information and download the firmware by hitting Start.

For those who wonder what should I do if my iPhone exits recovery mode during the download process if it lasts longer than 15 minutes. Let the download be finished, then enter your device in recovery mode again.

Step 4. Unlock the iPhone.

Once the download is finished with your iPhone in recovery mode, the app can unlock it immediately with your command. You're required to type "0000" and hit Unlock. Once the unlocking starts, you can't cancel it, keep your device connected. Don't disconnect it, or your iPhone will be bricked.

Once you see the "Wiped Passcode successfully screen", your iPhone should be awake very soon. When your iPhone restarts with the Hello screen in different languages, disconnect it from your computer and set it up meticulously.

Want a video guide? check our recent test video.

Video Tutorial:

Option 3. Unlock it in Finder or iTunes.

Have you ever fixed your disabled iPhone with Finder or iTunes? If your Finder or iTunes is the latest version. It's not a big deal. If you have trouble installing or updating iTunes, there is much struggle and a large chance of failure. Finder is easier to update with the macOS.  Suppose your Finder or iTunes is ready and capable of unlocking the disabled device.

Launch Finder or iTunes.

Turn off your iPhone and Put your handset in recovery mode. (Follow the recovery mode steps in Option 2-Step 2)

When the screen pops up with the Restore option on iTunes, click Restore. When the screen pops up in Finder with "Restore and Update", hit it.

Wait. And later you can set up your iPhone.

Final Thoughts.

Remembering your passcode is very important. You can also unlock the device with either the Face ID or Touch ID. When your iPhone becomes unavailable inadvertently, you should pay enough attention to it. Security is the most important.  If it's unavailable with a forgotten passcode, it should gradually get close to the permanent lockout.  For safety, you should unlock it immediately.

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We hope you learned the answer to how long iPhone Unavailable lasts.

I am the chief editor of softwaredive.com. I have been engaged in software and computer gadgets fields for over 10 years, offering proven guides, tips, and software solutions in data recovery, and multimedia field.

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