By Michael | Last Updated
It is a very terrible experience to lock out of the iPhone and fail to figure out the correct passcode. When you enter the wrong passcode several times, the iPhone will become disabled or unavailable. Thus, how can you get into a locked iPhone without password. Here, we sum up 5 methods for you to unlock a locked iPhone without knowing the password.
It is highly recommended to use iPhone screen unlocking tool –iSunshare iPhone Passcode Genius to get into a locked iPhone. This tool is developed not only to remove screen lock from iPhone, but also enables users to remove Apple ID and screen time passcode from iPhone when they forgot the passcode. It works smoothly on almost all Windows computer to unlock iPhone 15/14/13/12/11/XR, iPhone XS (Max), iPhone XS, iPhone X, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone 8, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 7, iPhone SE, iPhone 6S Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5 and so on.
Note: : If you want this software to run normally, you need to have iTunes installed on your computer.
Steps to Unlock iPhone without passcode using iPhone Passcode Genius
Step 1: Install iPhone Passcode Genius on your Windows computer. Meanwhile, connect your iPhone to the computer with USB cable.
Step 2: Launch it and click on “Unlock Lock Screen” from the displayed window.
Step 3: : If your iPhone is right connected, click on “Start” and “Next” to load device info.
Step 4: After your iPhone is detected by the software, it will guide you to the firmware package download interface. You need to click on "Select" to add a Firmware Package from your local computer. Or you can click on "Download" to download the firmware package online.
Step 5: Click on “Unlock” to have the iPhone unlocked. Then, you just need to wait for the process over.
You can also use iTunes Restore feature to remove screen lock from iPhone and get into it without restriction. But you must make sure that the Find My iPhone function is disabled on the locked iPhone.
Step 1: Open your PC/Mac and run iTunes.
Step 2: Put your iPhone into recovery mode.
Step 3: Connect your iPhone to PC and you will get the option: Restore or Update. You should click on “Restore” and "Restore and Update" , then iTunes will do the rest of work for you.
Attention: If the whole process costs more than 15 minutes, you should exit recovery mode and repeat above operations.
If Find My iPhone is turned on and your iPhone is connected to internet, you can utilize iCloud Erase function to have your iPhone unlocked. But it always asks you to verify the account in login process.
Step 1: Login iCloud with your account and password on any accessible devices, such as iPad or computer.
Step 2: Click on “Find iPhone” option and choose your devices from “All Devices” list.
Step 3: Click on “Erase iPhone” and it will restore your devices remotely.
For the iOS 10.3 iPhone users, they can bypass iPhone lock screen with Siri. But the success rate is low and you need to repeat the process every time you get into the locked iPhone.
Step 1: Press and hold iPhone's Home button. Then ask Siri “What is the time now?”
Step 2: Tap on Clock icon Siri shows you, and then you can press “+” button.
Step 3: Enter any text you like in the box and select them. Then, tap “Share” below the search bar and you will get multiple options. Hit “Message” and enter some words on the “To” field. Press the return key to go ahead.
Step 4: Tap the “+” icon and select “Create New Contact”, “Add Photos” and “Choose Photo” orderly. Then it will lead you to the album and get a photo.
Step 5: Minutes later, press Home button to exit the screen. After that, you can access the iPhone without passcode.
Is there any way to get into a locked iPhone without iTunes, iCloud and computer when you forgot the passcode? Yes, you can do it in the iPhone with iOS 15.2 and later. But you should make sure the locked iPhone is connected to a stable network and is linked to an Apple ID.
Step 1: On the iPhone locked screen, try possible passcodes until you see the iPhone Unavailable screen with Erase iPhone option.
Step 2: Tap Erase iPhone and then tap it again to confirm the operation.
Step 3: Enter the Apple ID password for your account and then confirm it. After that, you just need to wait for the erasing process to end. Finally, you can set up your iPhone as a new one.
For the iPhone with iOS 17 or later, the Erase iPhone option is replaced by Forgot Passcode? Option. You can directly tap it and then tap Start iPhone Reset to erase iPhone.
1. It is said we can get into a locked iPhone without passcode using Calculator or Camera on TikTok. Does it work?
No, it doesn’t work on locked iPhone. On the iPhone locked screen, there is no such option for you to operate. Thus, you cannot unlock iPhone without passcode using Calculator or Camera.
2. Can I bypass iPhone 15 passcode without losing data?
Yes, you can if your passcode is changed within 72 hours and you have the previous passcode. For the iPhone 15 which has updated to iOS 17, there is an option for you to set a new passcode if you have changed the passcode within 72 hours. You can enter the previous passcode to set a new passcode. And this process will not cause any data loss.
3. How can I unlock an iPhone locked to its owner after removing screen lock?
When the iPhone screen lock is removed and you encounter the iPhone is locked to an owner screen during the setup process, you can use iSunshare iBypass Genius to remove the activation lock on the iPhone without Apple ID password.
That’s all about getting into a locked iPhone without knowing the password. iSunshare iPhone Passcode Genius is the quickest way for you to unlock the locked iPhone. But when your iPhone is updated to iOS 15.2 and there is an Apple ID used in the iPhone, you can directly tap Erase iPhone or Forgot Passcode? Option on the iPhone Unavailable screen to access the iPhone.
