How can I unlock iPhone without password as I forgot my iphone passcode?

You’re thinking about unlocking an iPhone without password using iCloud’s Find My iPhone feature.

When you do that remote erase, it wipes everything — apps, photos, messages, everything. So if you didn’t back up recently, say goodbye to those precious memories or important info. I’ve seen folks get caught off guard and regret not backing up first. You need a solid internet connection and your Apple ID credentials. If either of those are flaky or you forget your password, you’re out of luck. Plus, if Find My iPhone wasn’t enabled beforehand, this method just won’t work. It’s kind of a “plan ahead” thing.

Even after erasing, the device will ask for the original Apple ID and password when you set it up again. So, if you don’t have those, it’s basically locked out for good unless you can recover your Apple ID info. That’s a pain — I’ve seen folks get stuck here, especially if they forget their login details. If you’re not the owner or don’t have permission, trying to unlock someone else’s iPhone raises serious ethical and legal issues. Plus, using third-party tools or recovery modes can open up security risks or even brick the device if not done right.

Sometimes, the process of unlocking iPhone without password can take a while, especially if Apple’s servers are busy or if there’s a lot of network lag. Also, if the device is locked with a firmware password or has other security measures, this won’t get past those. Older iPhones or those with certain security settings might not play nice with this method. Also, if the device has been disabled due to too many wrong passcode attempts, you might need more advanced recovery options.