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I am doing this on behalf of my husband
Do I understand correctly, you can not unlock your iPhone because you forgot password?
He doesn't know wat his passcode is
I see.
Do you have access to the PC/laptop at this moment?
Yes
Great, turn on it, please.
Ok
It's on
Nice.
Do you have the iTunes installed on it?
My laptop is on
No
Understood.
How do I do that
What operating system do you have on your laptop?
Windows 2016
It is Windows 10, correct?
I think so
It is Windows 10
Thank you for your confirmation.
Ur welcome
Do I have to download iTunes on my laptop?
Yes, that is correct.
Ok
To do so, follow this link: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210384
Ok I have done that now what do I do
Now, you need to turn off your iPhone.
Its off now
Great.
What do I do now?
Now, you need to Put your iPhone in recovery mode:
Find the side button.
Press and hold the correct button for your iPhone while immediately connecting your iPhone to the computer. Don't let go of the button.
Keep holding the button until you see the recovery mode screen on your iPhone, then let go.
I have a picture of a computer with charger
You did everything right, nice.
Now what do I do?
Now, follow these steps:
Locate your iPhone in the Finder or in iTunes on the computer that it’s connected to.
Choose Restore when you see the option to Restore or Update. Your computer downloads software for your iPhone and begins the restore process. If the download takes more than 15 minutes and your device exits the recovery mode screen, let the download finish, then turn off your iPhone and start again.
Wait for the process to finish.
Disconnect your iPhone from the computer, then set up and use your iPhone.
I cant seem to find it
What do I do?
If you're using Windows or macOS Mojave or earlier, your device will show in the upper-left corner of the iTunes window.
I don't see it
Do I need to download itunes
Of course, on your laptop. Did you download it?
It lists so many what one do I choose
We need to figure out the version of your Windows, if it is x32 or x64 version.
To do so, please follow next steps:
Right-click on your Windows icon in the down left corner of your PC.
Select Run.
Type the dxdiag and click OK.
You will see the info about your Windows.
Wat is dxdiag
It will open the information page about your PC. Just type it in Run window.
It should look like this
I am using my laptop
Do you have the field like on the picture I've sent you?
No
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Thanks, on it
This is wat I have
Please right-click on your Windows icon, not left-click.
Found it
You should see the list and 'Run' will be there.
Great!
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Type 'dxdiag' and click OK.
You will see the info about your Windows.
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Thanks, checking
Please follow this link and click on 'Download iTunes for Windows 10
Ok give me a moment
It's downloading
Ok it's downloaded wat next?
Take your time
Please doble-click on the exe file to install iTunes.
Done
Done that
Great
Installing now
Let me know once it's done.
Ok
Thanks
It's done now wat do ido
Unplug your iPhone from the computer if it’s connected.
Do I click finish
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It is unplug
Ok, great
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Do I need to restart laptop
Please choose 'Yes'
Ok it is restarting
It has restarted now
Now wat is next?
Now turn off your iPhone
It is off
Okay
Press and hold the side button for your iPhone while immediately connecting your iPhone to the computer. Don't let go of the button.
It's in now wat do I do?
Do you see this on the screen?
Yes
Perfect!
Now go to iTunes on your laptop
And locate your iPhone there
Got it now wat do I do?
Do you see this?
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Yes, great
I do
Choose Restore
Ok
Your computer downloads software for your iPhone and begins the restore process.
It might take up to 15 minutes.
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This is wat it is saying
Please choose 'OK'
Take your time!
Sorry I had to reinstall itunes
It's okay
Are you ready to proceed?
I will let u know wen it finishes install
Okay!
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Wat do I do
Update or restore iPhone?
Restore
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This is wat is coming up
I push ok and nothing happens
Open iTunes.
From the menu bar at the top of the iTunes window, choose Help > Check for Updates.
Follow the prompts to install the latest version.
Ok give me a moment
Still installing
Take your time!
I am now restarting my laptop
It's restarted
Now wat do I do?
Is your iPhone still in recovery mode?
It is
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This is it
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The iPhone icon is not there
I see
We have to start from the very beginning.
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This is wat is saying
Do I update or restore
'Restore'
Does it work?
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Do I push done
Now do I push done?
Is it still downloading?
I cant tell
Already done
How can I tell if it is done?
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Thanks
What happens if you click 'Restore iPhone ' once again?
Nothing happens
The done is blue should I click done
I see
Yes, please click 'Done'
And let's start from the beginning
How
How do I start from the beginning?
Wat do u mean?
Please unplug your iPhone from the laptop and turn it off.
Ok done
I'll send you all the steps again, no worries :)
Thank you
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This is wat happens
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Is this menu in iTunes?
No
Did it just pop up?
Sorry it is the menu
Yes it did
Choose 'Restore'
It is still coming up with this
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How do I check to see if it has been installed?
Nothing happens again after you click 'Restore'?
No it just keeps coming back to this
Oh I see
When I press done it goes to this
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Try to disconnect your iPhone from the laptop and check if you can turn it on.
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This is wat it is saying
Got you
Do I wait for 14 minutes?
Yes please, and let me also check from my end.
Ok I will let u know wen the 14 minutes are up
Thank you so much for your cooperation!
Please dont go
Sure, I am here as long as you need me.
Thank you so much
My pleasure!
The minutes have not moved it is still saying 14 minutes
Oh alright, allow me a moment to check what is next in this case.
Ok
Thank you!
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I don't know how to reset my passcode
I have forgotten it
Oh I see, it is the wrong place. You need to see another window. One second, another
instructions are on the way.
You need to turn your phone off.
How do I reset my passcode
It is off
Press and hold the side button for your iPhone while immediately connecting your iPhone to the computer. Don't let go of the button.
Keep holding the button until you see the recovery mode screen on your iPhone, then let go.
If you see the passcode screen, you need to turn off your iPhone and start again.
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It showing this again
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Amazing!
Please press Restore.
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It is extracting software
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Yay!
It is what we need.
It is restoring iPhone software
Please wait a bit till it is over.
And will it tell me how to put in a new passcode?
All your data will be stored, then you need to disconnect your phone from the computer and set it up. During this process, you need to choose how you want to restore or transfer your data from your old device to your new device. You can use a backup made from your computer.
How do I do that?
Let us wait for the process to be over, and then I will guide you step by step.
Ok
Is there any estimation time?
It doesn't say but I will let u know asap
It is now restoring iPhone firmware
Good. I see.
Please let me know once done.
I will
Thank you!
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Done now wat do I do next
Disconnect your iPhone from the computer.
Done
Please turn it on.
Done
Wat is next?
What do you see on the screen?
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If you don't have another device, tap Set Up Manually.
Just getting the password for internet
You need to connect to a Wi-Fi network or a mobile network to activate and continue setting up your device. Tap the Wi-Fi network that you want to use or, if available, tap Continue Without Wi-Fi to use your device's mobile network.
It is asking for my new passcode
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Please click on Restore from Mac or PC.
Then connect your device to the computer you've used to back up.
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Do I push continue?
Yes, please.
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How do I backup the data from old phone to the new one?
It is all done up and running
Good news then:)
I would like to say a very big thank you to u for being so patient with me
I really appreciate it
You were amazing!
It was a pleasure working with you!
Likewise u have a wonderful nite
Have a great one!
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