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How can I reset iPhone without passcode after locked out?
Got locked out of my iPhone and can't remember the password. Find My iPhone wasn't turned on beforehand, so the usual iCloud erase option through Find My iPhone isn't available to me. I still have t...
A recovery mode restore is the official method to factory reset iPhone without passcode when the screen is locked. You can use Finder (Mac) or Apple Devices (Windows) to reinstall iOS and wipe the device via the computer, completely bypassing the iPhone's Settings. Note that Find My doesn't even need to be disabled for the recovery mode restore to work.
Factory reset iPhone without passcode:
- → Connect the iPhone to your Mac or Windows PC via USB.
- → Put the iPhone into recovery mode using the correct button combo.
- → Open Finder or Apple Devices and select the connected iPhone.
- → Click Restore and wait for the process to finish.
Key details:
- [ Passcode ] Wiped during the restore.
- [ Data ] Everything on the iPhone gets erased.
- [ Activation Lock ] Find My must be disabled beforehand, otherwise it will block you.
- [ Apple Account ] Contact Apple Support with your proof of purchase if the activation prompt remains.
Recovery mode is the exact starting point you need here. Don't waste money on shady unlocking tools just to do an official restore.