Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
I turned off my iPhone to save battery - unaware that a background iOS update had downloaded earlier that day.
Powering off the device triggered the installation, and when I turned it back on after the event, it booted straight into the iOS Setup Assistant requiring a Wi-Fi security handshake. With no public Wi-Fi on the street at night, I was completely locked out of my phone—even with full 5G coverage!
Watch to see how my friend’s clever trick saved the night, and learn the 3 essential steps you must take before putting your phone into an event lock pouch.
I turned off my iPhone to save battery - unaware that a background iOS update had downloaded earlier that day.
Powering off the device triggered the installation, and when I turned it back on after the event, it booted straight into the iOS Setup Assistant requiring a Wi-Fi security handshake. With no public Wi-Fi on the street at night, I was completely locked out of my phone—even with full 5G coverage!
Watch to see how my friend’s clever trick saved the night, and learn the 3 essential steps you must take before putting your phone into an event lock pouch.
