Updated: March 12, 2023
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by Jolene Haston
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The iPhone update to IOS 16.3 and became locked

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*****

Nice to meet you, *****!
What troubleshooting have you done so far?

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none no way to call with the iphone

Okay, i see
Does it say anything on the screen?

Customer Replay

only says software updated You iPhone has been updated to ios 16.3

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Have you tried restarting the phone?

Customer Replay

it will not restart

Can you tell me what model you have?

Customer Replay

apple 12

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Got it
To restart your phonne follow these steps:
You’ll have to quickly press and release the Volume Up button, followed by quickly pressing and releasing the Volume Down button. Then press and hold the Side button, until the logo appears.

Customer Replay

not working

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Does it not respond to your actions at all?

Customer Replay

no

Okay, got it
When you connect your phone to the computer is it recognized as a device?

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how to you conect the phone to the computer

Using a cable

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not reading it

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Got it
Seems like it has some internal issues, I suggest you go to the apple store or any local tech service and have it repaired

Customer Replay

it reads assesary connected unlock i phine to use asseccories

So the computer see a phone?

Customer Replay

yes

Got it
Are you sure you can't force restart your phone?

Customer Replay

how do you force start it

  1. Press and quickly release the volume up button.
  2. Press and quickly release the volume down button.
  3. Press and hold the side button.
  4. When the Apple logo appears, release the side button.
Customer Replay

ok now back to normal

So does it work now?

Customer Replay

yes

Great!
Is there anything else I can do for you today?

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