How to Unlock a Disabled iPhone without iTunes

But this will only work if you have connected the device to your computer before. If you don't have a computer that is 'familiar' with the device, you will need another solution because iTunes may not be able to detect the device. This article will show you how to unlock a disabled iPhone without iTunes or even a computer.

Way 1: Unlock a Disabled iPhone with iCloud

If you can't connect the disabled iPhone to iTunes, you can use iCloud to fix the device. Here's how the process works;

Step 1: Go to iCloud.com on any browser.

Step 2: Sign in to your iCloud account using the Apple ID and password that is connected to the iPhone. If you have two-factor authentication enabled on your Apple ID, then you will need to get a verification code on the disabled device. The best way to do that is to remove the SIM card from the disabled device and install it on another device so you can get the SMS code.

If you don't have access to another device and you have two-factor authentication, this method may not work for you and your best bet would be a third-party solution.

Step 3: If you can sign in to iCloud, click on 'Find My iPhone'.

Step 4: Click on 'Add Devices' and select the disabled iPhone from the list of devices.

Step 5: To fix the device, click 'Erase iPhone'. This will erase all the data and settings on the device including the passcode. You can then set it up as new and restore data from a backup.

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Way 2: Unlock a Disabled iPhone Without iTunes or iCloud

If both iTunes and iCloud are not valid options for you, you can use the third-party solution FoneGeek iPhone Passcode Unlocker . This is a professional iOS unlocking tool that will allow you to unlock your iPhone when you are locked out of iPhone or fix a disabled iPhone in just a few simple clicks.

The following are some of the program's main features;

1. FoneGeek can fix a disabled iPhone by resetting the passcode, thereby protecting the data on the device.
2. It can remove all types of passcodes from an iOS device including Face ID and Touch ID
3. It can even remove your Apple ID when you are iPhone is locked by iCloud account.
4. It is very easy to use; you don't need technical expertise to use it
5. You can repair your device without iTunes and without logging in to your iCloud account.

To use FoneGeek iPhone Passcode Unlocker to unlock your device, follow these simple steps;

Step 1: Download FoneGeek iPhone Passcode Unlocker and then follow the instructions on the installation wizard to install the program on your computer. Open it after installation.

Step 2: Connect the disabled iPhone to the computer and click 'Unlock Screen Passcode' to begin.

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Step 3: Click 'Start' and you will see the various situations when your iPhone can be unlocked using this program.

Step 4: On the next screen, click 'Download' to download the firmware needed to unlock the device. Once the download is complete, click on 'Unlock Now' and FoneGeek will begin removing the passcode from the device. Just keep the device connected to the computer until the process is complete.

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Bonus: How to Avoid Getting a Disabled iPhone

The best way to avoid getting an iPhone disabled is to never forget the passcode. But there are also some tweaks that you can apply in the settings that may help you avoid this problem in the future. These include the following;

1. Turn off 'Tap to Wake' and 'Raise to Wake'

By default, your iOS device's screen will activate when you tap on it or when you raise the device. Disabling these two options can keep you from accidentally activating the device in your pocket.

To do this, go to Settings > Accessibility > Touch and disable 'Tap to Wake'. Then go to 'Display and Brightness' and turn off 'Raise to Wake'.

2. Reduce Auto-Lock Time

You can also reduce the auto-lock time on your iPhone to 30 seconds, so the screen will become inactive after this period. This will prevent you from accidentally entering the wrong passcode when the device is in your pocket.

To do this, go to Settings > Display & Brightness > Auto-Lock and choose the duration as '30 seconds'.

3. Set a passcode that is not too complicated

To avoid forgetting your passcode, you should choose one that is strong enough to protect the device, but one that is not too complicated. Numbers that are familiar to you but not immediately apparent to others will work.

4. Use Touch or Face ID instead

With Touch ID and Face ID, there is no passcode to remember and therefore you are unlikely to face this issue.

Marvin Fry

Update 13 March 2022