iOS: Forgotten passcode or device disabled after entering wrong passcode
When you set up a passcode to secure the use of your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch and then enter the wrong passcode, you may see a a message saying your device is "disabled". Learn what to do if you have forgotten or can't remember your passcode, or if your device displays a message saying it is disabled.
If you enter the wrong passcode six or more times, you'll see a message that says one of the following:
■iPhone is disabled
■iPad is disabled
■iPod touch is disabled