You’re home from work, ready to relax for the night. You pull your iPhone out of your pocket, unlock it, and… wait. What’s going on? Your iPhone says it’s “Unavailable.” You try to enter your passcode, but it’s not working. If this has ever happened to you, don’t worry—you’re not alone. Many people have experienced this issue, and it can be frustrating. In this article, we’ll explore why your iPhone says it’s “Unavailable” on the lock screen and what you can do to fix it.
How to change your lock screen settings
If you want to change your lock screen settings, there are a few things you need to do. First, open the Settings app and tap on Touch ID & Passcode. If you have an iPhone that doesn’t have Touch ID, you’ll need to enter your passcode.
Once you’re in the Touch ID & Passcode settings, you can scroll down to the bottom where it says “Change Passcode.” Tap on that and enter your current passcode. Once you’ve done that, you’ll be able to change your passcode to something else.
If you don’t want to use a passcode, you can turn it off by tapping on the “Turn Passcode Off” button at the top of the screen. You’ll be prompted to enter your current passcode again and then asked if you’re sure you want to turn it off.
Once you’ve made your changes, tap on the “Back” button at the top of the screen and then on “Done” in the upper right corner.
Why your iPhone says it’s unavailable
If you’ve ever looked at your iPhone’s lock screen and seen the message “This iPhone is unavailable,” it can be confusing and frustrating. After all, why would your iPhone say it’s unavailable?
There are a few possible reasons for this message. One is that your iPhone is turned off. If your iPhone is turned off, it will say “This iPhone is unavailable” on the lock screen. Another possibility is that your iPhone is in Airplane Mode. When your iPhone is in Airplane Mode, it will also say “This iPhone is unavailable” on the lock screen.
If neither of those is the case, then it’s possible that you have an issue with your cellular network. If you see “This iPhone is unavailable” on the lock screen and you’re sure that your iPhone isn’t turned off or in Airplane Mode, try restarting your phone. If that doesn’t work, try resetting your network settings. You can do this by going to Settings > General > Reset > Reset Network Settings.
Hopefully one of these solutions will fix the problem and you’ll no longer see “This iPhone is unavailable” on your lock screen!
How to troubleshoot the problem
If you’re having trouble getting your iPhone to say “Unavailable” on the lock screen, there are a few things you can try.
First, make sure that you have the latest version of iOS installed. If you don’t, update your iPhone.
Next, try restarting your iPhone. If that doesn’t work, try resetting your iPhone by holding down the home and sleep/wake buttons at the same time until you see the Apple logo.
If none of those things work, it’s possible that there is a hardware issue with your iPhone. In that case, you’ll need to take it to an Apple Store or an authorized service provider for further diagnosis.
Conclusion
There are a few reasons why your iPhone might say it’s unavailable on the lock screen. The most common reason is that you’re trying to unlock your phone with an incorrect passcode. If you enter the wrong passcode six times in a row, your iPhone will temporarily disable itself to prevent you from guessing again. Another possible reason is that you’ve enabled Touch ID or Face ID but haven’t registered any fingerprints or facial features yet. In this case, you’ll need to enter your passcode to unlock your phone. Lastly, if you have an iOS device with an OLED display (like the iPhone X), setting a dark wallpaper can also cause the “Unavailable” message to appear on the lock screen.