How to unlock iphone without passcode or face id

Imagine you’ve just returned from a trip only to realize you’ve forgotten your iPhone passcode or that it won’t recognize your face. Panic sets in as you consider all the important information stored on your device, from cherished photos to vital work documents. You think back to how much time you’d spent customizing your apps and settings, and now it feels like it’s all slipping away. Desperation sets in as you look for solutions online, hoping to find a way to regain access without extensive hassle or cost.

To unlock an iPhone without a passcode or Face ID, you can use iTunes or Finder to restore the device, which will erase all data. If you have iCloud enabled, you may also use the “Find My” feature to erase your device remotely.

To unlock your iPhone when you can’t access it via a passcode or Face ID, you have a couple of methods at your disposal, though they both require erasing the device. If you have access to a computer with iTunes (or Finder for macOS Catalina and later), follow these steps:

1. Prepare Your Device for Recovery Mode:

– Disconnect your iPhone from your computer.

– Turn off your iPhone completely.

– Depending on your iPhone model, press and hold the specific button combination until you see the recovery mode screen:

– iPhone 8 and later: Press and quickly release the Volume Up button, press and quickly release the Volume Down button, then press and hold the Side button until you see the recovery mode screen.

– iPhone 7 and 7 Plus: Press and hold the Volume Down and the Side buttons at the same time until you see the recovery mode screen.

– iPhone 6s and earlier: Press and hold both the Home and the Top (or Side) buttons until you see the recovery mode screen.

2. Connect Your iPhone to Your Computer:

– Open iTunes or Finder. Your computer will detect a device in recovery mode.

3. Restore Your Device:

– You will be prompted to update or restore your iPhone. Choose the Restore option. This process will erase your device, including the passcode, allowing you to set it up as new or restore from a previous backup.

4. Using iCloud (if “Find My iPhone” is enabled):

– Go to iCloud.com and sign in with your Apple ID.

– Select “Find iPhone,” then choose your device from the list.

– Click on “Erase iPhone,” which will erase your device and all its settings, including the passcode.

Please note that both methods erase all data from your device, so you’ll need to have a backup available to restore your information afterward. If you don’t have a backup, unfortunately, you will lose the data, but you’ll regain access to your iPhone.