HT1212 Iphone is locked but I can't restore because "find my iphone" is on.  I'm prompted to turn it off in settings but, obviously, I can't because I'm locked out due to too many incorrect passcode attempts.  What should I do?  PS: I downloaded IOS7 toda

Iphone is locked but I can't restore because "find my iphone" is on. I'm prompted to turn it off in settings but, obviously, I can't because I'm locked out due to too many incorrect passcode attempts.  What should I do?  PS: I downloaded IOS7 today.  My passcode was never enabled!  But after I installed the new software it automatically turned it on.  I hadn't used it in so long, I couldn't remember my last passcode, hence the lockout. 

Hello 199Seth
Reset the password and that will take care of activating your iPhone.
Apple ID: 'This Apple ID has been disabled for security reasons' alert appears
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts2446
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
Regards,
-Norm G.

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