How To Factory Reset Locked iPhone

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Are you trying to factory reset your iPhone that is currently locked? It can be a nightmare trying to get your phone back to its original state if it has been locked by an unknown user. Fortunately, there are several options available for resetting a locked iPhone. In this blog post, we’ll discuss some of the most common methods for resetting a locked iPhone and how to do it quickly and easily.

The first method for factory resetting a locked iPhone is to press and hold the Volume buttons and Home buttons at the same time. For newer models such as an iPhone X, 8, or newer, you will need to press and hold the Volume up button, then the Volume Down button, and the side button at the same time. For older models such as an iPhone 7 or 7 Plus, you will need to press and hold the Volume Down and the side button at the same time.

Another way to factory reset your locked iPhone is by using iCloud with your Apple ID. To do this, you will need to sign in to iCloud.com, click on ‘Find My iPhone’, select your device, and click ‘Remove from Account’. Once this has been done, you can now set up your phone as new again.

You can also perform a manual reset on your phone by pressing and holding both the power button and volume up button simultaneously until a menu appears on the screen from which you can select ‘recovery mode’. This will give you access to an option that allows you to wipe all data from your phone so that it can be set up as new again.

We hope this blog post has provided some helpful information about how to factory reset a locked iPhone quickly and easily! If you have any further questions about factory resetting a locked iPhone or would like more advice on unlocking devices then please don’t hesitate to contact us today!

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Factory Resetting a Locked iPhone Without Password

If your iPhone is locked and you don’t know the password, there are a few steps you can take to factory reset it without the password:

1. First, make sure your iPhone is connected to a Wi-Fi network.
2. Open the Settings app on your iPhone and tap “General.”
3. Scroll down and select “Reset.”
4. Tap “Erase All Content and Settings.”
5. Enter your Apple ID and password (if prompted).
6. Confirm that you want to erase all settings and content by tapping “Erase Now.”
7. Your iPhone will then be reset to its factory settings without needing a password!

Forcing an iPhone to Factory Reset

To force your iPhone to factory reset, go to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone. Tap Erase All Content and Settings. This will reset all settings, erase all content and media, and restart your iPhone. You’ll be asked to confirm the action; once you do, your iPhone will begin the process of erasing everything and returning it to its factory settings.

Resetting a Locked iPhone

If you have access to the Apple ID associated with the locked iPhone, you can reset it by following these steps:
1. Sign in to iCloud.com using the Apple ID.
2. Click on “Find My iPhone” and select the device.
3. Click “Remove from Account” and then click “Remove”.
4. Wait for a few seconds and then set up the iPhone as a new one.

Alternatively, if you don’t have access to the Apple ID, you can reset your iPhone by performing a hard reset:
1. Press and hold down both the Home button and Power button at the same time for 10-15 seconds until you see an Apple logo appear on your screen.
2. When your device turns back on, release both buttons and your phone will boot into recovery mode where you can wipe all data from your device and start fresh with a new setup process.

Factory Resetting an iPhone Without a Computer or Settings

To factory reset your iPhone without a computer or settings, you can use the Find My app or Find My iPhone app. First, launch the app on your device. Then tap on the “Devices” tab and select the device you want to perform a factory reset. Scroll down to tap “Erase This Device” and then tap “Continue.” This will begin the process of erasing all data and restoring your phone to its original factory settings. After it is complete, you will need to set up your iPhone as if it were new.

Factory Resetting an iPhone Without an Apple ID

To factory reset your iPhone without Apple ID, you need to put your device into Recovery Mode. To do this, press and hold the ‘Home’ button and the ‘Wake/Sleep’ button until the ‘Recovery’ screen appears on your device. Then press the ‘Volume Down’ and ‘Wake/Sleep’ buttons simultaneously. Depending on your iPhone model, the steps may slightly differ. Once in Recovery Mode, you can use iTunes to restore your device to its factory settings.

Can You Factory Reset a Locked iPhone Remotely?

Yes, you can factory reset a locked iPhone remotely. To do so, go to iCloud.com/find and log in with your Apple ID and password. Then click All Devices at the top of your screen and select your iPhone from the list. Finally, click Erase iPhone > Erase and enter the passcode if prompted to confirm the action. This will fully reset the device back to its original factory settings and remove any data stored on it.

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James Walker has a deep passion for technology and is our in-house enthusiastic editor. He graduated from the School of Journalism and Mass Communication, and loves to test the latest gadgets and play with older software (something we’re still trying to figure out about himself). Hailing from Iowa, United States, James loves cats and is an avid hiker in his free time.