My iphone 4s is locked and disabled

i locked myself out of my iphone and it is now disabled.  I am not able to connect to itunes to restore it.

Either force the phone into recovery mode, as described here, & restore it:
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1808
Or, login to iCloud.com, locate the phone, then erase it.
Either method will remove the passcode.

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    Hey salosawaya,
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    "You haven't chosen to have [device] trust this computer"
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    Turn off the device: Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button for a few seconds until the red slider appears, then slide the slider. Wait for the device to shut down.
    While pressing and holding the Home button, reconnect the USB cable to the device. The device should turn on.
    Continue holding the Home button until you see the Connect to iTunes screen.
    iTunes will alert you that it has detected a device in recovery mode. Click OK, and then restore the device.
    via: iOS: Forgotten passcode or device disabled after entering wrong passcode
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1212
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  • Bought an ipod 4g at a pawn shop, it was locked and disabled but the guy said I could restore it, it didn't work and he won't take back the ipod what do i do?

    I bought an ipod 4g at a pawn shop, it was locked and disabled but the guy said I could restore it by connecting it to my computer and pressing the home and sleep buttons at the same time, it didn't work and he won't take back the ipod what do i do?
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    I downloaded the newest version of Itunes, restarted computer, connected ipod, nothing, held every button down for what seems like forever, nothing. I think I have been screwed by the pawnshop. Is there anyway of restoring this thing or is now just a $60.00 paperweight?

    torreto44. that does not work with a Disabled iPod. Jim's gave the correct answer for a Disabled iPod
    torreto44 wrote:
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    i've lost my iphone with passcode lock and find my iphone lock on but the wifi n cellular data was turned off so no way i can trace it so the only question remains is will the person who finds it be able to unlock it and use it as his own ?
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    The phone will only show it's location if it is connected to cellular network or Wi-Fi. If those options are switched off, you can't locate the phone.
    With iOS 7, Find My iPhone includes a new feature called Activation Lock, which is designed to prevent anyone else from using your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch if you ever lose it. It starts working the moment you turn on Find My iPhone in iOS 7. With Activation Lock, your Apple ID and password will be required before anyone can:
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    Erase your device
    Reactivate and use your device
    This can help you keep your device secure, even if it is in the wrong hands, and can improve your chances of recovering it. Even if you erase your device remotely, Activation Lock can continue to deter anyone from reactivating your device without your permission. All you need to do is keep Find My iPhone turned on, andremember your Apple ID and password.
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    If you ever misplace your device—whether it’s just lost or you think it may have been stolen—you should put it into Lost Mode immediately using Find My iPhone.
    Lost Mode locks your screen with a four-digit passcode and lets you display a custom message with your phone number to help you get it back. You can also remotely erase your device if needed, and your custom message will continue to display even after the device is erased.
    While Activation Lock works in the background to make it more difficult for someone to use or sell your missing device, Lost Mode clearly indicates to anyone who finds your device that it still belongs to you and can’t be reactivated without your password.
    To put a device into Lost Mode, sign in to icloud.com/find from a Mac or PC or use the Find My iPhone iOS app.
    For more information, read what to do if your device is lost or stolen.
    copied from iCloud: Find My iPhone Activation Lock in iOS 7

  • HT4623 My iPhone screen is locked and says it is not backed up. That it needs to be plugged in, locked and connected to wi-fi, Ive done all that and nothing is happening!

    My iPhone screen is locked and is saying it is not backed up, it says that it needs to be plugged in, locked and connected to a wi-fi network but I have done this and nothing is working!

    Settings > iCloud > Storage & Backup > Back Up Now

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    my ipad is locked and disabled after updating to iso 7.  I never had a password on it.

    Even though you never had a passcode enabled, try the help here >  iOS: Forgotten passcode or device disabled after entering wrong passcode

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    My iphone 3gs is locked and after paying it is unlock from vodafone UK, but showing no service and searching network. Also after connecting itunes follwing message reflects
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    Did you get an email from vodafone confirming that the phone is unlocked? Did you put a SIM card in the phone? Did you complete the unlock process as detailed in the email? Did you restore your phone as new?

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    this phone hasnt been backed up in 7 weeks, backups happenn when this iphone isplugged in, locked and connected to wifi, what does this mean

    That means that your backups are done to iCloud overnight.  The phone must be left plugged in and wifi turned on.
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    HELP. My iPhone 3GS passcode lock and forgot the passcode. How to get back?

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    My daughter put a password on her Ipad2 and forgot her password. She entered the password wrong 10 times and now her Ipad says that it's locked and disabled. How can I reset or unlock her IPad2?
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    http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1414
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  • HT1349 iphone is locked and disabled

    My iphone is locked and disabled

    Hello,
    I am contacting you because my iPhone won't activate. Recently I traveled to UK (London) and I bought myself an iPhone 4 from a pawnshop. They said that the phone was used with 02 carrier. I got home (Bulgaria) and tried to start the iPhone but the only thing that shows is:
    "Only compatible SIM cards from a supported carrier may be used to activate iPhone. Please insert the SIM card that came with your iPhone or visit a supported carrier's store to recieve a replacement SIM card".
    I don't have that option and I really don't know what to do. I would be really happy if you could help me find a solution.
    Thanks,
    Best regards

  • My IPhone orientation freezes / locks and the only resolution Is to restart the iPhone... Help!

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    im using an iPhone 6 Plus with OS 8.0.2 and sometimes when I unlock my phone the orientation is locked upside down or will not change to landscape mode...
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    The only solution I have found which is really frustrating is to restart the phone with the lock and home button...
    Can anyone shed any light on this?
    Thanks!
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