Fix iPhone Unavailable No Timer: 4 100% Working Methods

When you meet iPhone Unavailable no timer, you can’t input password anymore. Do you know why your iPhone is unavailable and how to fix it? There are 4 easy methods for no timer and 2 methods for with timer in this guide to help you. Read and choose one to unlock your iPhone.

Why iPhone Unavailable no timer?

Generally, iPhone displays a Try Again in X minutes message when you have entered the wrong passcode too many times. However, if it shows iPhone Unavailable permanently, you cannot enter the correct password. This is a feature designed to protect your device from unauthorized access. You must give a more advanced fix to your device when it happens.

Here is why iPhone Unavailable no timer:

• Too many incorrect passcode attempts.
• iOS bug or glitch.
• Hardware issue.
• Charging iPhone incorrectly.

If your iPhone Unavailable with a timer and have an Erase option on your lock screen, you can directly jump to Erase Unavailable iPhone directly on Lock Screen.

4 methods to fix iPhone Unavailable no timer easily

When the iPhone Unavailable timer doesn’t go down, and you can’t unlock your iPhone with Erase option. So what could you do? You can’t regain access to your iPhone unless erase and reset it. Here are 4 methods to help you unlock your iPhone.

Method 1. Fix iPhone Unavailable timer no erase option

You can easily fix iPhone Unavailable no timer and no Erase option with a safe third-party tool named FoneTool Unlocker. With its powerful features, you can unlock various iOS devices without passcode or Apple ID.   

★Features:

• Unlock iPhone/iPad screen passcodes with simple clicks.
• Powerful features offer a high success rate.
• Remove Activation Lock without Apple ID.
• Wide compatibility for the latest iOS devices or iPhone/iPad.

Now you can download FoneTool Unlocker and follow the steps below to unlock your iPhone:

Step 1. Launch FoneTool Unlocker > Connect your iPhone to PC via a USB cable.

Step 2. Go to Remove iOS Screen Passcode > Click on Remove Now.

Step 3. Confirm the instructions > Click Next to continue. Please follow the on-screen guidance to put iPhone into Recovery Mode first.

Step 4. Select the Firmware File you need > Click Download.

Step 5. Wait until the Firmware File is downloaded > Click Remove Now.

Method 2. Unlock iPhone via iTunes on Windows/PC

One of the proven methods to fix the iPhone Unavailable no Erase option is using iTunes. This method will factory reset your iPhone and then you can unlock iPhone without entering password.

Step 1. Connect your iPhone to PC via a USB cable.

Step 2. Open iTunes on PC and wait for it to detect your iPhone.

Step 3. Select the device icon from the list of your devices > Summary.

Step 4. Tap on Restore iPhone > Restore.

Method 3. Unlock iPhone via Finder on Mac

Besides, if your Mac is running macOS Catalina or later and turn off Find My feature, you can open Finder and follow the steps below.

Step 1. Launch Finder on your Mac > Connect your iPhone to Mac via a USB cable. If asked, enter your password or click Trust This Computer,

Step 2. Choose your iPhone > Click Restore iPhone.

Step 3. Click Restore again to confirm your choice.

Method 4. Get rid of iPhone Unavailable via iCloud

If you can not use iTunes/Finder to fix or restore your Unavailable iPhone, you can use iCloud when your Find My is enabled. Let’s see how to fix this issue via iCloud.

Step 1. Go to the iCloud.com and log in to your Apple ID account.

Step 2. Select the Find My.

Step 3. Click on All Devices and choose the iPhone you want to fix.

Step 4. Click Erase iPhone.

2 methods to fix iPhone Unavailable with a timer

But what if you encounter the issue of iPhone Unavailable with a timer? You can check the methods below and choose one you like.

Method 1. Erase Unavailable iPhone directly on Lock Screen

When computer access isn’t available, erasing iPhone is the easiest method to fix iPhone Unavailable with a timer. But you need to note whether there is a Forget Password/Erase iPhone icon on your iPhone. If not, you can use the previous methods in this guide.  

Before the process, you need to:

• Turn on Find My on iPhone.
• Connect iPhone to WiFi.
• Remember the Apple ID and password.

If you can use this option, please follow the steps below:

Step 1. Click Forget Password/Erase iPhone option on the screen.

Step 2. Check the information and click Start iPhone Restart/Erase iPhone again.

Step 3. Enter your Apple ID and start the reset process.

Limitation:✎...

This option is only provided in iOS 15.2 and later.

Method 2. Set a new passcode via previous passcode

You can unlock your iPhone using previous passcode when you change your iPhone passcode within 72 hours.

Step 1. Tap Forget Passcode.

Step 2. Tap Enter Previous Passcode and enter your old passcode.

Step 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to set a new passcode.

FAQs about iPhone Unavailable

Q1. How long does iPhone Unavailable last without time?

It usually depends on the number of wrong passcode attempts.  

• 6 failed attempts, 1 minute.
• 7-8 failed attempts, 5 minutes.
• 9-10 failed attempts, 15 minutes to 1 hour.

The device may require Erase iPhone after too many attempts.

Q2. Is my iPhone Unavailable forever?

If your iPhone shows iPhone Unavailable with no timer. This means your iPhone is permanently locked and you need to fix this issue by restoring the iPhone.

Q3. Can you back up an iPhone that says iPhone Unavailable?

Yes. You can use FoneTool to back up your unavailable iPhone without Apple ID password.

Q4. How to fix iPhone Unavailable with no Erase option?

When there is no Erase option on your iPhone, you can use FoneTool Unlocker, iTunes/Finder, or iCloud to bypass the Unavailable screen even without the Erase option. Please check the methods in this guide.

Conclusion

This guide shows why and how to unlock iPhone when it says iPhone unavailable. Whether your iPhone is Unavailable no timer and no Erase option or with a timer, you can find the answer in this guide to fix your problem. If you forget your Apple ID password, FoneTool Unlocker, a third-party tool officially certified by Apple, is your best choice.