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My iPhone SE is locked up and will not work.

My iphone SE is locked up and will not work.

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iPhone SE, iOS 15

Posted on Mar 18, 2022 2:17 PM

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Posted on Mar 18, 2022 2:20 PM

What might “locked up” mean exactly?

Passcode locked? If you forgot your iPhone passcode - Apple Support
Activation locked? How to remove Activation Lock - Apple Support
Carrier locked? How to unlock your iPhone for use with a different carrier - Apple Support
Something else?

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Mar 18, 2022 2:20 PM in response to BoysanBou

What might “locked up” mean exactly?

Passcode locked? If you forgot your iPhone passcode - Apple Support
Activation locked? How to remove Activation Lock - Apple Support
Carrier locked? How to unlock your iPhone for use with a different carrier - Apple Support
Something else?

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Mar 18, 2022 2:25 PM in response to BoysanBou

If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch won't update - Apple Support

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Mar 18, 2022 2:21 PM in response to BoysanBou

Hello ~ Explain exactly what you mean “locked” up? In the meantime take a look here:

If you forgot your iPhone passcode - Apple Support

If your iPhone won't turn on or is frozen - Apple Support

~Katana-San~

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BoysanBou Author

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Mar 18, 2022 2:23 PM in response to BoysanBou

I was downloading a software update and the Iphone locked up. It is showing the Apple logo with a bar underneath. Just the far left edge is highlighted.

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Mar 18, 2022 2:25 PM in response to BoysanBou

Hello again ~ Click on this blue link:

If your iPhone won't turn on or is frozen - Apple Support

~Katana-San~

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Mar 18, 2022 2:30 PM in response to BoysanBou

Hello ~ Go ahead and follow the directions posted by * sberman* as they are best for your situation. I missed the fact that you were in the process of updating your device. Good luck.

~Katana-San~

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My iPhone SE is locked up and will not work.

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