25-03-2022 11:52 AM
25-03-2022 12:11 PM - edited 25-03-2022 12:11 PM
@Geordie35 that’s because you’ve entered the wrong passcode too many times that you put on the device.
25-03-2022 12:17 PM
Hi @Geordie35
Welcome to the community.
Please see the If you've forgotten your iPhone passcode – Apple Support, article for help 🙂
Leanne.