“I’d want to factory reset my iPhone without using the password. Are you able to assist? Thanks!”
Forgot your iPhone 12 or any other iPhone model’s password? Are you interested in learning how to reset an iPhone without a password? Do not be concerned! I will demonstrate the solutions. However, before you conduct a factory reset without a password, I want to tell you of some background information.
Part 1: Using Dr.Fone, factory reset your iPhone without a password.
If Solutions One and Two do not work for you and you just want to reboot a frozen or locked iPhone, you should use Dr.Fone – Screen Unlock. This tool works flawlessly to factory reset your iPhone or any other iPhone model that does not need a password. Additionally, it may assist in disabling screen lock, mobile device management (MDM), or activation lock.
To utilize Dr.Fone – Screen Unlock to do a hard reset on an iPhone that has been locked, please follow the instructions below.
Step 1: Download and install Dr.Fone on your PC using the link above. Dr.Fone should be launched and then choose Screen Unlock.
Step 2: Turn your iPhone on (even if it is in a locked state). Connect your iPhone to your PC using the original data connection. Close iTunes if it starts automatically.
Step 3: When the locked iPhone is connected, click Unlock iOS Screen to begin the factory reset process.
Step 4: Dr.Fone will then show a screen requesting that you enable the DFU mode. Proceed according to the on-screen directions and the model of your device.
Step 5: Next, enter the model and other details for your iPhone and click ‘Start.’
Step 6: After downloading the firmware, click Unlock Now.
Dr.Fone will prompt you to approve the operation, since it will delete all data on your iPhone.
Step 7: Once the procedure is complete, the phone’s data and screen lock are deleted.
Part 2: How to factory reset an iPhone without a password using iTunes
Additionally, please keep in mind that this works if and only if you have already synchronized your iPhone through iTunes. If you have already synced through iTunes, you will not be prompted for your password.
Step 1. Create a backup of your iPhone, since a factory reset will delete all data.
Step 2. Using the USB cord, connect your phone to your computer and open iTunes.
Step 3. Select the ‘Restore iPhone’ option.
Step 4. Click ‘Restore’ in the iTunes dialogue box.
Step 5. Click ‘Next’ in the iPhone Software Update box.
Step 6. On the subsequent box, click ‘Agree’ to confirm your acceptance of the license conditions and to proceed.
Step 7. Patience is required as iTunes downloads and restores iOS on your iPhone.
This technique has been successful for a large number of people. The significant penalty, though, is that you would have lost ALL of your data. All of your contacts, photos, texts, music, podcasts, and notes will be deleted. There is a more straightforward, superior method that we shall discuss later down. For the time being, we’re going to stick to what Apple has to offer.
Part 3: How to Reset an iPhone Without a Password through Settings
It may sound trivial to note, but this will work only if you have already performed an iCloud backup. Not immediately apparent, but it will also function only if you have activated ‘Find my iPhone’, which allows Apple to recognize your phone and you as the right user.
Step 1. To begin, go to Settings > General > Reset and choose “Erase All Content and Settings.”
Step 2. When you restart your iPhone, you will see the familiar “Hello” screen and will be prompted to complete the few steps as if the phone were brand new.
Step 3. When the ‘Apps Data’ page appears, press ‘Restore from iCloud Backup.’ Then click “Choose Backup” and follow the on-screen instructions.
It may sound trivial to note, but this will work only if you have already performed an iCloud backup. Not immediately apparent, but it will also function only if you have activated ‘Find my iPhone’, which allows Apple to recognize your phone and you as the right user.
