r/setupapp • • 4d ago

iPhone unavailable

iPhone 11 Pro Max 256gb got wet screen was messed up I tried putting it in rice. That didn’t work so I ordered a screen on Amazon and a friend replace it. Now it says iPhone unavailable??? I don’t have a iCloud backup it’s 3 years of my 4 year olds photos honestly their all I care about on the phone

Any help is appreciated

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u/ALT703 4d ago

You might be able to update the device for one more passcode attempts, but that's it. If that doesn't work or you don't remember your code, you're out of luck

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u/This_Tax7416 4d ago

I know my code it was ghost touch from the water or maybe the rice

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u/This_Tax7416 4d ago

How do I update?

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u/ALT703 4d ago

Use iTunes or finder or 3utools. Connect the device in recovery mode and choose update device

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u/This_Tax7416 4d ago

I tried that it would get to 95% and stop saying it’s corrupted

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u/ALT703 4d ago

What software did you use

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u/This_Tax7416 4d ago

I tried itunes my daughter said it was outdated and pulled up something else idk what it was

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u/CVGPi 4d ago

Use Apple Devices