How to Factory Reset iPhone without Passcode or Computer

When setting up an iPhone, you are recommended to use a screen passcode to protect your device. This passcode will be used to factory reset your iPhone in settings. However, you may forget the passcode when you want to factory reset a previously used iPhone, or your iPhone is locked with an unknown passcode. In this case, can you reset iPhone without passcode? Yes, using iCloud, iTunes, entering iPhone recovery mode, or using an iPhone unlocker can help reset iPhone without passcode.

This article will introduce 4 possible ways to factory reset iPhone without passcode. Check the following parts to learn the step-by-step guide and factory reset your iPhone without passcode or computer.

When Do You Need to Factory Reset an iPhone?

There are several cases you may need to factory reset your iPhone, including:

1. When you want to sell or give away your iPhone.

2. When your iPhone is disabled and takes a long time to unlock.

3. When you buy a new iPhone and the old one is idle.

4. When your iPhone fails to run well due to some system errors.

Knowing the reasons why you need to factory reset your iPhone, let’s go to the methods part quickly.

Factory Reset iPhone without Password in Recovery Mode

If you’ve installed iTunes or Finder on your computer, then you can put your locked iPhone into recovery mode and perform iPhone factory reset without password afterward. Here are the steps to factory reset a locked iPhone without password in recovery mode:

Step 1. Launch iTunes/Finder and enter recovery mode on your iPhone.

• iPhone 8 & later:Press and quickly release the Volume Up button > Press and quickly release the Volume Down button > Press and hold the Side button until you see the recovery-mode screen.
• iPhone 7:Press and hold both the Side and Volume Down buttons at the same time > Keep holding them until you see the recovery-mode screen.
• iPhone 6S & earlier:Press and hold both the Home and the Top (or Side) buttons at the same time > Keep holding them until you see the recovery mode screen.

Step 2. Connect the locked iPhone to your computer via a USB cable.

Step 3. Choose Restore when you see the Restore or Update screen. It will take more than 15 minutes to download the software for your iPhone. If it is stuck in recovery mode, you will need to repeat the above methods.

Use iCloud to Factory Reset iPhone without Passcode

There is another way to reset iPhone without passcode is using iCloud. But this method will only work if you have enabled Find My iPhone on your device, otherwise, your only option is to restore using iTunes. If you meet the requirements, then follow the below steps to learn how to reset iPhone without passcode using iCloud.

Step 1. Open a web browser on your computer and go to the iCloud website.

Step 2. Log in to your iCloud account using the same Apple ID and password as your iPhone.

Step 3. Then select “Find My iPhone” from the options displayed and click on “All Devices”.

Step 4. Select the iPhone you need to reset if you have multiple iOS devices associated with the same Apple ID.

Step 5. Finally, click on the Erase iPhone option and it will erase all data on your iPhone.

Factory Reset iPhone without Passcode via iPhone Unlocker

As the above methods require the Apple ID to factory reset your iPhone, what if you don’t know the Apple account either? No worries, using a powerful iPhone unlocker like AnyUnlock can help you factory reset your iPhone without any passwords. Its iPhone Screen Unlock feature enables you to easily unlock your iPhone and reset your iPhone without a passcode. Moreover, it doesn’t require an Apple ID to factory reset your iPhone. Free download AnyUnlock and check its main features below.

How to Factory Reset iPhone without Passcode Using AnyUnlock:

Step 1. Download and install AnyUnlock on your computer. Launch it and click Unlock Screen Passcode on the home page.

Step 2. Connect your iOS device to the computer with a USB cable > Tap the Start Now button.

Step 3. After that, select Download Path > Click on the Download button to download iOS firmware.

Step 4. After the firmware is downloaded, click Unlock Now. Then AnyUnlock will unlock screen passcode automatically. Please do not disconnect your device until it restarts.

Step 5. When the recovery process is completed, you will see the “Screen passcode removed successfully” interface as below. After unlocking, the device will be upgraded to the latest version so you can enjoy the newest iOS features.

After successfully removing the screen passcode on your iPhone, it will be factory reset simultaneously.

• After you unlock the screen passcode, all data will be erased and the iOS system will be updated to the latest version supported by your device.
• If Find My iPhone is turned on, you need to enter the iCloud account and password to set up your device after removing the password.

How to Factory Reset iPhone without Passcode or Computer

You can use another phone or tablet to log into your iCloud and factory reset iPhone without passcode or computer. As the iCloud website is accessible in any browser, you can use your family’s or a friend’s phone to reset your iPhone on iCloud.

Additionally, if you have enabled the Find My feature, you can use your iPad to erase your iPhone without passcode, as long as they are logged in with the same Apple ID.

FAQs About How to Factory Reset iPhone without Password or Computer

Here are some frequently asked questions to help you understand how to reset your iPhone without a password or computer and what to expect during the process.

1. Is it possible to retrieve data after a factory reset on an iPhone?

If you have a backup in iCloud or iTunes, you can restore your iPhone after a factory reset. However, if no backup exists, recovering deleted data is very difficult and may require professional data recovery software – but even that doesn’t guarantee results.

2. Does factory reset erase everything on iPhone?

Yes, a factory reset will clear all data and settings on your iPhone. After resetting, you can recover your iPhone from a backup if you have one.

3. Can I factory reset iPhone without passcode or Apple ID?

Without both passcode and Apple ID, you may need an iPhone unlocker to factory reset your iPhone. AnyUnlock is a good choice to factory reset iPhone without passcode and Apple ID.

4. How to factory reset iPhone without password for free?

Using iTunes, iCloud, or Finder is a free method to factory reset your iPhone without passcode. As long as you remember the Apple ID or have enabled the Find My feature, you can easily erase your iPhone in these programs.

5. How to factory reset iphone 11 without password?

To factory reset an iPhone 11 without a password, you can use Recovery Mode, iCloud (if Find My iPhone is enabled), or third-party tools like AnyUnlock. These methods allow you to erase and reset your iPhone even if you forgot the screen passcode.

The Bottom Line

The above solutions can help you factory reset iPhone without passcode or computer. Among all solutions, AnyUnlock is the only way to factory reset iPhone without the passcode and the Apple ID. It is a really easy choice to remove an iPhone password and reset iPhone. Hope this article can help you out with your issue. Don’t hesitate to download it now and factory reset your iPhone without passcode.