How to Factory Reset iPhone without Passcode [Works Easily]

Are you looking for ways how to factory reset your iPhone without a passcode?

Resetting an iPhone without a passcode lets you quickly access your iPhone if you forgot the passcode. There are various scenarios where you might need to factory reset your iPhone, such as when you forget your passcode or your device becomes unresponsive. Frequently changing mobile phones, using two or more handsets, or using too many passwords cause us to easily forget passcodes.

However, performing a factory reset without a passcode can be a daunting task. In this guide, we will walk you through the steps to reset your iPhone without a passcode. Please note that this process will erase all data on your device, so make sure to back up your important data beforehand.

What Happens If You Enter Many Wrong Tries of Passcode?

Do you know how many tries to enter the wrong passcode on your iPhone or iPad? 10 times. It’s hard to guess the forgotten passcode in 10 tries. And your iPhone will be locked for wrong passcode entries.

How Factory Reset iPhone without Passcode?

Part 1: Reset iPhone with iTunes or Finder.

You can reset your iPhone with iTunes on a PC or Mac, or on Finder on a Mac, on macOS Catalina or later.

Prepare your USB cable to connect your iPhone to the computer. Plug your iPhone into the computer with the USB.

Step 1. Launch iTunes/Finder on your computer.

Step 2. Put the iPhone in Recovery mode.

The process for entering Recovery Mode varies slightly depending on your iPhone model. Here's how to do it:

For iPhone 8 or later: Turn off your iPhone. Connect it to the computer. Press and quickly release the volume up button. Immediately press and quickly release the volume down button. Then, press and hold the side button until you see the recovery mode screen.

For iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus: Turn off your iPhone. Connect it to the computer. Press and hold the top and volume down buttons at the same time. Keep holding them until you see the recovery mode screen.

iPhone 6s or earlier: Turn off your iPhone. Connect it to the computer. Press and hold both the Home and the top buttons at the same time. Keep holding them until you see the recovery mode screen.

Step 3. Confirm and restore it.

On Finder, also click the Restore iPhone option.

On iTunes, choose Restore and Update then, choose Restore.

Step 4. Wait for the iTunes/Finder to download the latest iOS versions and reset your iPhone to factory settings.

Notice: If you have disabled Find My iPhone, you can directly restore it to factory settings with iTunes/Finder. If you have enabled Find My, reset it with the Part 2 method.

Part 2: Reset Your iPhone with SD iPhone Passcode Unlocker.

Preparation: Free download and install the program on your computer.

 Step 1. Launch SD iPhone Passcode Unlocker. Then Unlock the Screen Passcode via the "Wipe Passcode" Section. Hit it.

Step 2. Click Start and plug in your iPhone to the PC or Mac computer using your matched cable.

First. Disconnect it and put your iPhone in recovery mode.

For iPhone 8 or later, including iPhone 14, and iPhone 15: Turn off your iPhone. Connect it to the computer. Press and quickly release the volume up button. Immediately press and quickly release the volume down button. Then, press and hold the side button until you see the recovery mode screen.

For iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus: Turn off your iPhone. Connect it to the computer. Press and hold the top and volume down buttons at the same time. Keep holding them until you see the recovery mode screen.

iPhone 6s or earlier: Turn off your iPhone. Connect it to the computer. Press and hold both the Home and the top buttons at the same time. Keep holding them until you see the recovery mode screen.

Step 3. Download firmware packages.

When the screen shows your iPhone information, click Next and Click Download on the next screen. The firmware package downloading starts with a progress bar. Wait for the progress bar to go to 100%.  Still waiting for a few minutes, the software will automatically verify the packages.

Step 4. Click Unlock.

When the verifying process is finished, click Unlock on the screen. Confirm on the pop-up window by entering “0000”.

You’re done. And the screen says "Wiped Passcode Successfully”. Simultaneously, your iPhone bursts into life with the “Hello” screen.

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Things to Do After You Reset Your iPhone without Passcode. 

You can set up your iPhone from the previous backups or you can choose to set it up as a new iPhone without transferring apps & data.

What If My iPhone is Disabled or Locked? Can I Reset It without a Passcode?

Yes. Absolutely. Both solutions in Part 1 or Part 2 can reset your iPhone without passcode even if it’s locked. Remember to put your iPhone to recovery mode connecting to iTunes if it's locked. For more details about recovery mode, Read How to Put iPhone/iPad in Recovery Mode.

Can I Recover My Data after Resetting iPhone without Passcode? Will I Lose Anything?

Yes, you can recover your data from backups. Besides using iTunes backup or iCloud backup, you can also use iPhone Data Recovery to selectively restore your iTunes or iCloud backups, or from the backups with this third-party software.

The first thing you need to do is to make sure that there is at least one backup if you want to save your data.

If this does not solve your issue, then contact our support. There is a good chance that the issue you are facing will already be on our notice, and we will be able to assist.

Summary.

Factory resetting your iPhone without a passcode is a last resort when you're locked out of your device. It's essential to be aware that this process erases all data on your iPhone, so having a recent backup is crucial. Following the steps mentioned above should help you regain access to your iPhone and start fresh. Remember to keep your passcode or Apple ID credentials secure to prevent future lockouts.

We hope this article helped you learn how to reset your iPhone without a passcode or password. You may also want to see our guide on How to Bypass Screen Time Passcode, or iPhone 12/11 Won’t Hard Reset – How to Fix It, Can’t Sign Out of Apple ID.

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