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Hond01
User level: Level 1 (4 points)

Unable to book AppleCare appointment for unresponsive iPhone 16 due to verification requirements

help! cant book applecare appointment.

my wife's iPhone 16 has just got a black screen and is totally unresponsive. There is a voiceover saying something about problem starting the phone. I'm unable to book her an appointment with apple care due to it needing verification text or call to her number. But she can't get these as the phones unresponsive. She also can't log into my phone with her I cloud as it's asking the same questions. Please help.



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Original Title: Help needed please!

Posted on Oct 31, 2026 3:42 PM

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TheLittles
User level: Level 10 (211,627 points)

Oct 31, 2026 5:20 PM in response to Hond01

"Unable to book AppleCare appointment for unresponsive iPhone 16 due to verification requirements help! cant book applecare appointment. my wife's iPhone 16 has just got a black screen and is totally unresponsive. There is a voiceover saying something about problem starting the phone. I'm unable to book her an appointment with apple care due to it needing verification text or call to her number. But she can't get these as the phones unresponsive. She also can't log into my phone with her I cloud as it's asking the same questions. Please help."

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Troubleshooting a Black iPhone Screen:

I'd say the iPhone is stuck in a boot loop. This can typically occur when you update something, and it got stuck while in the process.  So, refer to my user tip: How to Fix an iPhone in a Boot Loop - User Tip


For Reference…

Try the Tips at these Apple Support Links:





Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256386668