No iPhone users like to see their iPhones in a disabled state. But, sometimes, they do things that lead an iPhone to a disabled state. You may wonder "Why is my iPhone disabled for no reason." But don't worry, this guide is for you if your iPhone has ever displayed "iPhone is Disabled Try Again in 1 Hour." We will present multiple solutions to bypass this state.

Bypass iPhone Is Disabled Try Again in 1 Hour Without iTunes

Although iOS offers multiple built-in solutions to fix this problem, there are also plenty of third-party applications you may use to fix this problem.

EaseUS MobiUnlockis a leading iPhone unlocking application you can use to fix the " iPhone Is Disabled Try Again in 1 Hour" unlock issue. It has all the features to help you if your Face or Touch ID isn't working or you forgot your passcode. EaseUS MobiUnlock has a user-friendly interface, and it allows its user to easily bypass disabled iPhones. Here are the details to fix the "iPhone Disabled Try Again in 1 Hour" issue.

Follow these steps to have your problem solved:

Step 1.Connect your iPhone, iPad, or iPod to your PC with a USB cable and launch EaseUS MobiUnlock. From the home page of EaseUS MobiUnlock select "Unlock Screen Passcode."

connect your device to computer

Step 2. Once your device is detected, click "Start" to proceed.

start the unlock process

Step 3.Click "Next" to download the firmware for your device. If you have firmware available on your computer, click "Select" at the bottom of the window to select the package manually.

Download or select firmware

Step 4.After you download or select the firmware, click "Unlock Now" and then you will see a waring window. Enter the information required in the box and click "Unlock" again to unlock your disabled iPhone, iPad, or iPod.

Unlock the device

Step 5.Wait patiently for the tool to erase and unlock your device. When it has done, set up your iPhone, iPad, iPod and create a new password.

Wait for the process to complete

Besides EaseUS MobiUnlock, there are also three built-in fixes you may try to resolve this problem. Following are the three built-in ways to fix this problem.

Bypass iPhone Is Disabled Try Again in 1 Hour with iTunes/Finder

iTunes/Finder is like a go-to application to fix many issues in an iPhone. It also allows you to fix the "iPhone Is Disabled Try Again in 1 Hour" issue.

Users with iOS version 10.14 or earlier can use the iTunes app for this purpose. On the other side, users with iOS version 10.15 or later have to use the Finder app to fix this problem.

However, there's one thing you need to keep in mind while using iTunes to fix this problem. Like any other fixes, using iTunes also erases all the internal storage data of your iPhone. That's why it's always recommended to keep an active backup of your smartphone.

Here's how to fix "iPhone Is Disabled Try Again in 1 Hour" via the iTunes/Finder app.

Step 1.First of all, put your iPhone in recovery mode to initiate the disable iPhone bypass process.

Step 2.Now, connect your iPhone to your Mac or Windows device via a USB cable, and launch the iTunes/Finder app.

Step 3.The iTunes/Finder app will detect your iPhone. After successful detection of your device, select "Restore" and wait for the application to restore your device. It will take some time to erase the data and provide you with a fresh start on your iPhone.

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Fix iPhone Disabled for 1 Hour via iCloud.com

Another way to fix the disabled iPhone issue is to use iCloud if you don't want to use any third-party application or the iTunes/Finder app. The process is pretty simple and only requires a few steps to finish things in a few minutes. Here's the step-by-step process to fix it via iCloud.

Step 1.Head into any browser on your PC or other smartphone and open icloud.com/find.

Step 2.Now, enter the credentials, such as your Apple ID and password you have on your disabled iPhone, to log in to your account.

Step 3.After logging in to your account, click "All Devices" to select the exact iPhone if you're using the same Apple ID on multiple devices.

Step 5.Once you find the disabled iPhone, click "Erase," to resolve this problem.

Step 6.That's it. Now, take your iPhone and follow the instructions to set it up.

Bypass iPhone Disabled for 1 Hour via Find My App

The final solution on our list to bypass the "Phone Is Disabled Try Again in 1 Hour" issue is via the "Find My iPhone" feature. This app is usually used when someone loses their iPhones to keep their private data safe from unauthorized access. You can also use this app to bypass the disabled iPhone problem. Here's how to use the "Find My iPhone" feature to fix the "iPhone Is Disabled Try Again in 1" problem.

Step 1.Head into any browser on your PC or other smartphone and open icloud.com. Enter the Apple ID credentials you have on the disabled iPhone.

Step 2.After logging in to your account, click "Find My iPhone."

Step 3.Select "All Devices," to find the problematic iPhone. After this, click "Erase iPhone." It will take a few minutes to fix the problem by restoring your iPhone.

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Why Is an iPhone Disabled for 1 Hour

It's a generic issue that many iPhone users face, and there's only one reason behind it. You see this message on the lock screen when you enter a wrong passcode too many times, whether accidentally or intentionally.

If your iPhone is currently running on iOS 16 or later, it will show "iPhone Unavailable try again in 1 hour" after seven consecutive wrong attempts. The time duration increases if you keep entering the wrong passcode.

On the other hand, iPhone users with an older version of iOS see "iPhone Unavailable/Security Lockout, try again in 1 hour" if they enter a wrong passcode seven consecutive times.

Luckily, there are plenty of solutions you may apply to get rid of this Issue.

FAQs on iPhone Is Disabled Try Again in 1 Hour

Check out the answers to the most common questions you may have related to this problem.

1. What do you do if your iPhone is disabled for 1 hour?

You can use any third-party application, such as EaseUS MobiUnlock, or built-in features like iTunes and Find My iPhone to enable your iPhone.

2. Can a disabled iPhone be bypassed?

是的,有很多方法可以绕过禁用iPhone via iTunes, Find My iPhone, etc.

3. Why is the iPhone Unavailable for 1 hour?

An iPhone goes into an unavailable state if you enter multiple incorrect passcodes consecutively.

The Conclusion

Waiting for an hour or even more to enable your iPhone in case of entering the wrong passcode is a quite frustrating experience. Instead of this, you may apply any of the above-mentioned methods to bypass a disabled iPhone. However, you need to keep in mind that all these methods format your internal storage.

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Myra joined EaseUS in 2017. As a big fan of Apple products, she mainly focuses on iOS data transfer and iOS troubleshooting tips. Meanwhile, she is expanding her knowledge and skills in other fields like data recovery and disk management. Myra is open-minded and likes both extensive and intensive reading. Other than reading and writing, she is also fond of mobile games and K-pop stars.

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