IPhone locked for 10 years, owner denies counterfeiting. Apple customer service response: No card will be locked. Recently, a video shared by netizen "ina meow" about unlocking the iPhone 4s that has been locked for 10 years has sparked online discussion, with some netizens questioning the authenticity. Regarding the reason why my phone was locked, the blogger explained, "Recently, I saw a netizen share that this is a bug in the 4S, and if the card is not inserted, it will be locked for ten years. My phone has indeed been without a card, and I think this situation is very consistent with my current situation. So I also asked Apple's official customer service and am waiting for a reply