The amount of time between attempts will increase with each incorrect passcode. After 6 attempts, you’ll see “iPhone Unavailable, try again in 5 minutes. " After 7 attempts, you’ll see “iPhone Unavailable, try again in 15 minutes. " After 8 and 9 attempts, you’ll see “iPhone Unavailable, try again in 60 minutes. " After 10 attempts, you’ll see “iPhone Unavailable,” with no timer. At this point, the iPhone will need to be restored. It can no longer be unlocked. [2] X Research source If you previously selected “Erase Data” in your passcode settings, the iPhone’s data will be erased automatically.
If the passcode has been entered incorrectly ten times, the “iPhone Unavailable” screen will no longer show the “try again” message. Continue to the next method to reset your iPhone.
If this option doesn’t appear on the screen, you’ll need to reset your iPhone using iTunes with the method below. You can also potentially erase your iPhone by accessing Find My on your computer.
Side button (power button) - iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X and later, iPhone SE (2nd and 3rd generation) Volume down button - iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus Home button - iPhone SE (1st generation), iPhone 6s and earlier
Continue to hold the button until the recovery mode screen appears on your phone. Then, you can let go of the button. If the passcode screen or “iPhone Unavailable” screen appears, turn off the phone and try again.
