How to Disable an iPhone

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Tap on “Settings” from the Home screen of your iPhone.

   The Passcode Lock menu will display on-screen. , The screen of your iPhone will turn dark. , The iPhone will ask you to enter a passcode. , A message will display on-screen informing you that you have entered the wrong passcode. ,, After your iPhone has been disabled, you can restore it any time using iTunes on a computer.
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   Step 2: Tap "Passcode" or "Touch ID and Passcode".

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   Step 3: Tap "Turn Passcode On".

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   Step 4: Enter any passcode of your choice into the four-digit passcode field displayed on-screen.

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   Step 5: Enter the same passcode again for verification when prompted to by your iPhone.

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   Step 6: Press the Sleep / Wake button located at the top right corner of your device.

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   Step 7: Press the Sleep / Wake button once more to wake your iPhone.

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   Step 8: Enter the incorrect passcode into your iPhone.

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   Step 9: Tap on “OK” and continue to enter another incorrect passcode.

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    Step 10: Continue entering incorrect passcodes into your iPhone until a message displays on-screen informing you that your device has been disabled.

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