If your iPhone 3GS is disabled and displaying the “iPhone is disabled. Connect to iTunes” message, don’t worry – there are a few steps you can take to unlock it. In this article, we’ll guide you through the process of unlocking your disabled iPhone 3GS without losing your data.
Turn Off the Device
First, turn off your iPhone 3GS by pressing and holding the Sleep/Wake button for a few seconds until the red slider appears. Slide the slider to power off the device.
Enter Recovery Mode
While your iPhone is turned off, press and hold the Home button. Keep holding the Home button as you reconnect the USB cable to your device. Continue holding the Home button for an additional 10 seconds until you see the recovery mode screen.
Restore Your iPhone Using iTunes
Once your iPhone is in recovery mode, open iTunes on your computer and select your device. iTunes will prompt you to restore your iPhone. Click “Restore” to erase your device and restore it to its factory settings.
After the restore process is complete, your iPhone 3GS will be unlocked and ready to use. Keep in mind that restoring your device will erase all of your data, so be sure to back up any important information before proceeding.