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How can I Fix my iPhone is disabled and says connect to iTunes
Using iCloud to fix the "iPhone is disabled connect to iTunes" issue is a helpful solution if you've been locked out of your iPhone. When your iPhone shows the message "iPhone is disabled connect to iTunes," it usually means you've entered the wrong passcode multiple times.
This is the only method that doesn't require a computer. However, it requires that "Find My iPhone" was turned on before your device became disabled.
1. On another device (like a friend's phone or a computer), go to icloud/find and log in with your Apple ID and password .
2. Click "All Devices" at the top and select your disabled iPhone from the list .
3. Click "Erase iPhone" .
4. Your iPhone will be wiped clean, including the passcode. Once erased, you can set it up as new or restore from a backup .
Important: Your iPhone must be connected to Wi-Fi or cellular data for this to work. If it's offline, the erase will happen the next time it connects to the internet.
This method provides a way to fix the "iPhone is disabled connect to iTunes" problem remotely and securely using iCloud.