[5 Ways] Unlock iPhone Without Restore if Forgot Passcode

Can I Remove My Forgotten iPhone Passcode without Restore option or without Losing Data?

Apple puts strict security checks around the iPhone passcode. In most cases, if you forgot the passcode, the real question is whether you already have a backup. If you backed up with iCloud, Finder, or iTunes before the lockout, you can erase the iPhone and restore your data afterward. If you do not have a backup, nearly every official erase method will remove the data on the phone.

There is one narrower exception for older supported devices. If your iPhone is from iPhone 5s through iPhone X, iPhonePass may help you remove the passcode without a full restore.

Method 1: Use iPhonePass Tool to Remove iPhone Passcode Without Data Loss

Mobitrix brings iPhonePass, a free unlock tool compatible with iPhone 5s to iPhone X. With it, Apple users can unlock the iPhone passcode without restore, meaning without any data loss. These iPhone 5s - iPhone X have CPU chips that lack the necessary defense. So, it's easy to delete and alter the screen's passcode via jailbreaking.

• A Mac with any system version
• Download and install a lock removal tool, iPhonePass
• Download and install a jailbreak tool, checkra1n.

Checkra1n is an easy and perfect jailbreaking tool. But it only works on macOS. If you are using a Windows system, this method may not work for you.

Steps:

1. Open the Checkra1n tool and tap on Start to Jailbreak your iPhone.

Launch Checkra1n

2. Checkra1n will start installing a jailbreak program, so do not disconnect your iPhone until the procedure is completed.

Install Jailbreak

3. Do not operate and set up the iPhone for the time being after jailbreaking

4. Now, connect the phone to your MacBook.

5. Once your iPhone and MacBook have established a network link, open 'Terminal' and type the command 'sudo iproxy 22 44'

Enter 'iproxy 22 44 '

6. Now, remove the screen password and double-click to delete the script 'deliphonepass.sh'

Delete 'deliphonepass.sh' file

Now that your iPhone passcode has been removed without erasing any data, You can access your iPhone and reset a new passcode.

Do not keep your iPhone in a jailbroken state. It weakens the security. To cope with this serious security issue, you can use Mobitrix Perfix, a professional repair software. Its standard repair will help you turn off the jailbreaking state in your iPhone without compromising on data and security.

If your iPhone model is newer than iPhone X, or you want a simpler process, Mobitrix LockAway is the faster option to remove the forgotten passcode. Read further.

Method 2: Unlock iPhone without Restore or iTunes in 20 Minutes - via Mobitrix LockAway

Mobitrix LockAway is an expert unlocking tool that will help you remove your iPhone’s screen lock in as quick as 20 minutes. Created by Mobitrix’s R&D team with over ten years of experience in iOS cracking, Mobitrix LockAway is your best solution if you are short on time.

What Can Mobitrix LockAway Help You With?

• You forgot your iPhone screen passcode.
• Multiple incorrect attempts cause 'iPhone is disabled connect to iTunes '.
• You got a second-hand iPhone.
• Your Face/Touch ID can’t work precisely
• Your iPhone Screen is cracked

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Steps:

1. Download Download and Install Mobitrix LockAway.
2. Click 'Unlock Screen Passcode ' in the main menu.


Unlock screen passcode home

3. Click Start to remove iPhone Passcode. And then Keyfile will be detected automatically


Unlock screen passcode product



Unlock screen passcode looking for keyfile

4. Download and extract Keyfile Package.


Unlock screen passcode download and verify keyfile

5. Click 'Start to Extract ' after Keyfile has been downloaded successfully.


Unlock screen passcode firmware has been downloaded

6. When the extraction is complete, please click Start Unlock.


Unlock screen passcode extraction complete



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7. Unlock is complete.


Unlock screen passcode unlock is complete

Why Choose Mobitrix LockAway?

• It works without iTunes
• It offers a simple user interface that completes tasks in a few clicks.
• The tool has a success rate of 99%.
• It removes the iPhone passcode in as quick as 20 minutes and creates a new one.
• Users get full privacy protection
• It fully supports iPhone 5s to iPhone 17 and iOS 26 and earlier versions.

Your iPhone will restart after the unlocking procedure is done, you can set up your iPhone again as a new device. If you have backed up regularly, you can now retrieve the backed-up data from iTunes or iCloud or download any data you have stored in your iCloud.

Method 3: Use the Erase iPhone option to Bypass iPhone Passcode Without a computer

On iOS 15.2 and later, Apple may show the 'iPhone Unavailable' or 'Security Lockout' screen after repeated wrong passcode attempts. When the requirements are met, you may also see the 'Erase iPhone' option on the lock screen, which lets you erase the device without a PC or Mac.

What Do You Need?

• Your locked iPhone must run on iOS 15.2 or a later version.
• Your locked iPhone should be connected to a stable cellular or Wi-Fi network.
• You need to know your correct Apple ID and password.
• You have already signed in with your Apple ID and enabled the 'Find My ' feature before your iPhone is locked.

Steps:

1. You first need to enter wrong passcodes until Apple shows the Security Lockout or iPhone Unavailable screen. When the feature is available, you will also see the 'Erase iPhone' option near the bottom of the screen.


Security Lockout try again in 15 minutes

2. Tap the 'Erase iPhone.' option


Security Lockout - Click Erase iPhone

3. Now, tap Erase iPhone option again to confirm the erase. Here you need to enter your Apple ID password so Apple can sign the device out before it is erased.


Sign out of the Apple ID interface

4. You'll be able to see the progress of the erase


Showing the progress of the erase

5. Your iPhone will automatically restart as the erase process ends.

Note:

1. If the 'Erase iPhone' button does not appear, double-check the requirements above first: iOS 15.2 or later, a network connection, Find My enabled, and the correct Apple ID password. If one of those is missing, move to another method.

2. If this option is not available on your iPhone, use Find My or recovery mode instead. Those methods still erase the device, but they do not depend on the lock-screen button appearing.

Method 4: Use Find My to Remove Forgotten iPhone Passcode without Restore

Find My locates lost devices and keeps track of family members. It can also erase your device and remove the screen passcode along with the rest of the data, which makes it one of Apple’s main no-computer recovery options. Check the following requirements before trying it:

What Do You Need?

• Your locked iPhone should have enabled the Find My feature.
• The locked iPhone should have your iCloud account logged in.
• You need to know the Apple ID and password that are linked to the locked device.
• The locked iPhone should have an active and stable cellular or Wi-Fi network.

How to Use 'Find My ' to Remove Forgotten iPhone Passcode without Restore?

Steps:

1. Go to iCloud.com on either a phone or web browser. You can also use the Find My app on another Apple device.
2. Next, enter your Apple ID and password.


Enter your apple id and password

3. After logging in successfully, tap 'Find iPhone', input your Apple ID password again, and tap 'Sign in.'


Click Find iPhone



Enter your Apple ID password

4. Now click 'All Device' and select yours .


Click All Devices and choose your device

5. Click 'Erase iPhone.' You will notice a prompt saying, 'Erase this iPhone.' Tap 'Erase.'


Click erase iPhone



Click erase

6. Now enter your password to proceed.


Enter the password to continue

7. A message with a verification code will arrive on your trusted device. Enter the verification code to continue.


Two factor authentication


Suppose you engage with other activities during this period and then return to this process later. In that case, you will be asked to re-enter your Apple ID password. You'll also receive another verification code. You need to re-enter it to proceed. To avoid carrying out the steps repeatedly, it's best to complete this process in one go.
8. Now you need to input your phone number and click 'Next.'


Enter your phone number

9. You will notice on the iCloud website showing 'Erase Started. ' In the meantime, you will see a white Apple logo on your iPhone screen showing the process of erase


Erase started

10. When the process finishes, your iPhone will restart. Swipe up to begin setup again. If you see 'iPhone Locked to Owner,' enter the same Apple ID and password, then continue and create a new passcode.

On the 'Apps and Data' interface, you can choose 'Restore from iCloud Backup' or restore from a Mac or PC backup. Depending on whether you made a backup before your iPhone was locked, you can tap the option that fits your backup source.

Method 5: Bypass iPhone Passcode via iTunes

On January 9, 2001, Apple launched iTunes as media software for playing, downloading, and managing audio and video files. Later, it also became a way for iPhone users to back up, sync, and restore devices. The 'Restore' function is the part that removes the forgotten screen passcode.

From the perspective of product attributes, iTunes is not a professional unlocking tool. Apple hardly releases any updates for it. The last update was released on December 7, 2020. Consequently, it's rife with bugs and technical glitches. Through my tests, the entire unlocking process consumes three long hours! Not only that, the chances of encountering error codes like Error 3004, 3194, 1100, 4000, 4013, and the like are also very high. But if you are still up for it, check the ultimate guide below:

Preparations:

1. A PC or Mac
• If you're using a PC: make sure Windows 10 or later and install the latest version of iTunes or the Apple Devices app.
• If you're using a Mac:
1. For macOS Catalina or newer, open a Finder window.
2. For macOS Mojave or older, install and open the latest version of iTunes.
2. A compatible USB cable

Steps: ( For Windows Users)

1. Turn off your iPhone
1. Unplug your iPhone from the computer if it’s connected.
2. Turn off your iPhone using the method for your iPhone model:
• iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, and later, including iPhone SE (2nd and 3rd generation): Press and hold both the side button and the Volume down button until the power off slider appears.
• iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 6s, and iPhone 6: Press and hold the side button until the power off slider appears.
• iPhone SE (1st generation), iPhone 5s, and earlier: Press and hold the top button until the power off slider appears.
3. Drag the slider to turn off your iPhone, then wait a minute to make sure that it turns off completely.
2. Put your iPhone in recovery mode
1. Get ready by finding the button on your iPhone that you'll need to hold in the next step:
• iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, and later, including iPhone SE (2nd and 3rd generation) use the side button.
• iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus use the Volume down button
• iPhone SE (1st generation), and iPhone 6s and earlier use the Home button.
2. Press and hold the correct button for your iPhone while immediately connecting your iPhone to the computer. Don't let go of the button.
3. Keep holding the button until you see the recovery mode screen on your iPhone, then let go.


See the recovery mode screen


If you see the passcode screen, you need to repeat Step 1 turn off your iPhone and Step 2 put your iPhone in recovery mode again.
3. Restore your iPhone
1. Open iTunes and iTunes shows 'There is a problem with the iPhone that requires it to be updated or restored '. Click Restore. Then iTunes shows 'Are you sure you want to restore the iPhone to its factory settings? All of your media and other data will be erased'. Click Restore and Update.


The iPhone that requires it to be updated or restored



All of your media and other data will be erased

2. A window of 'iPhone software update' will appear. Tap 'Next' followed by 'Agree.' iTunes will start downloading the software for your iPhone. It will restore your iPhone when the download process finishes.
3. Locate this ! icon. Click it to check the download progress. The download process can take anywhere between 20 minutes to 2 hours. This time depends on your internet speed and the download source.


click this icon to check the download process

4. When the 'iPhone software update' is downloaded, iTunes may say it will erase and restore your iPhone to the latest iOS version available for that device. Then click Restore
5. The above-middle bar will show 'Extracting software…'. It means iTunes is preparing the restore software for this iPhone.


Preparing to restore the software on this iPhone



iPhone software update

6. Your iPhone will display a recovery progress bar with a white Apple logo. The restore time depends on the amount of data on the iPhone (usually, it takes 20 minutes to 2 hours), and when the restore is complete, the iPhone will automatically restart. iTunes will display the following:


click this icon to check the download process

7. After your iPhone restarts, you can reset your phone from scratch. You can create a new passcode if you want.

When you come to the ' Apps & Data' interface, if you have not backed up your data in iTunes, finder, and iCloud before being locked, click 'Don’t Transfer Apps &Data'. If you have made a regular backup before being locked out, you can choose Restore from iCloud Backup or Restore from Mac or PC based on your reality.



Set up Apps & Data