Top 6 Ways to Reset Locked iPhone without Passcode

Sometimes, it is necessary to reset your iPhone without passcode under the following circumstances:

• The iPhone is locked since you entered the wrong passcode for too many times.
• Need to get into a locked iPhone without knowing the passcode.
• Plan to erase all the data on your iPhone before selling the device or delivering it to another person, but you forgot the passcode.
• iPhone is stuck on a black screen, in recovery mode, or not working due to unknown errors, the factory reset is an effective solution to fix most iPhone issues.
• Need to factory reset locked iPhone to restore iPhone from iCloud backup.

In this article, we delve into some effective methods to reset a locked iPhone without a passcode. By following these steps, you can regain access to your device, whether you plan to give it away as a gift or continue using it without any restrictions.

How to Factory Reset iPhone Without Password

Some special things to note about resetting your iPhone include:

• After resetting the iPhone, the lock screen passcode and the Apple ID passcode will be removed. So you need to remember your Apple ID/screen passcode
• You may lose your iPhone data if you don’t back up the device before forgetting the lock screen passcode.

1. Reset Locked iPhone without Passcode via FoneGeek iPhone Unlocker

The best way to reset your locked iPhone without passcode is to unlock it using a third-party tool like FoneGeek iPhone Passcode Unlocker. This tool is designed to grant you access to the locked iPhone and then reset the iPhone once it is unlocked. Some of the features that make LockWiper the best solution include the following;

• This tool can help you unlock disabled iPhone without passcode.
• It can unlock all types of security locks including 4-digit and 6-digit passcodes as well as Touch ID and Face ID.
• It is also ideal for unlocking disabled or a broken iPhone.
• It supports all iPhone models as well as all versions of the iOS system, such as iPhone 15, iPhone 14, iPhone 13, etc.
• It is also the ideal way to remove your iCloud account on any iOS device even if you don’t know the password.

Here's how you can use FoneGeek to reset locked/disabled iPhone without passcode;

Step 1: Download and install FoneGeek on to your computer and the launch the program. Click "Unlock Screen Passcode" and then tap on "Start > Next". After that, connect the locked device to the computer using USB cable.

Step 2: The program will immediately detect the device and provide the necessary firmware for the device. Click on "Download" and then verify the firmware package for the device.

Step 3: When the download is complete, click "Start Unlock" and the program will unlock the device and reset it. After it restarts, you can set it up again and continue using the device.

Step 4: The final step is pretty easy. Go to iPhone Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone and click on “Erase All Content and Settings”.

2. Reset Locked iPhone via Find My iPhone

If you had set up Find my iPhone on the device, you may be able to use the feature to reset the locked iPhone without passcode. Here's how to do that;

• On any browser, go to iCloud.com any browser and then sign in with your Apple ID and password.
• Click on "Find iPhone" and in the next window, click on "All Devices" to see all devices that use the same Apple ID.
• Select the device you would like to reset from the list of devices.
• In the options that appear, click on "Erase iPhone". This will reset the device to factory settings, erasing everything on the device including the passcode.

You can then set up the device again before continuing to use it.

3. Reset Disabled iPhone without Passcode via iTunes

If you have had an iTunes backup, you can use this Apple software to reset a locked iPhone without a passcode. When the resetting is finished, you can restore iPhone data with the previous backup to avoid data loss. To do that, follow these very simple steps;

• Run iTunes and connect the device to the computer using an USB cable.
• Tap on ‘Summary’ on the upper navigation pane and click on ‘Restore iPhone’ button.

• When iTunes detects the new updates for your iPhone, you need to tap on ‘Restore and Update’ to start the reset process.
• When the factory reset process is finished, your iPhone will reboot and be back to the home screen.

4. Using Recovery Mode to Reset Locked iPhone without Passcode

If restoring the device doesn't work, you may need to put the device in recovery mode before restoring it in iTunes. The following is how to restore an iPhone in recovery mode;

Step 1: Connect the locked/disabled iPhone to the computer and the launch iTunes.

Step 2: Use the following procedures to put your device in recovery mode depending on the model;

• For iPhone 8 and earlier- turn off the device and then hold the Power (side) button while connecting it to the computer until you see the recovery mode screen.
• For iPhone 7 and 7 Plus- turn off the iPhone and while connecting it to the computer, hold the volume down button until the recovery mode screen appears.
• For iPhone 6 or earlier- turn off the device and connect it to the computer while holding the Home button until the recovery mode screen appears on the screen.

Step 3: You will be prompted to either "restore" or "update" the device. Click on "restore" and iTunes will try to reinstall the firmware and then erase the device.

Step 4: On the next window, click on ‘Restore and Update’ button and iTunes will contact the Apple software update servers to download software for your iPhone.

5. Reset Locked iPhone without Passcode via Settings

It may sound redundant, but it is still worth having a try if you have created an iCloud backup previously. However, you should enable ‘Find My iPhone’ to allow the identification of Apple. 

Step 1. Head over to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone and click on ‘Erase All Content and Settings’.

Step 2. After restarting the device, you will find that the device has been reset as a brand new one.

Step 3. Follow the instructions on the screen to activate the device. When you go to the ‘Apps Data’ screen, click on ‘Restore from iCloud Backup’ and choose an iCloud backup to restore.

6. Seek More Help

If you've tried all the solutions above but are still locked out of your device and can't reset it without a passcode, it may be time to reach out to Apple Support for assistance. Apple technicians will be able to reset the passcode and unlock the device for you easily. We recommend making an appointment to avoid long waits at the Apple store since there are a lot of people who need their devices made. If your device is not under warranty, you will have to pay to get it fixed.

Conclusion

The solutions above are all viable ways to reset locked iPhone without passcode. Select a solution that you trust will work for you and your situation and let us know if you are able to reset the iPhone. Just post your comments and questions in the comments section below and we'll be happy to help.