How to Bypass iPhone Passcode in 5 Smart Ways

It is easy to forget an iPhone passcode, especially if you have not used that device in a while. That is what happened to me last week.

I tried the passcode a few times, but it still would not work. By then, I had entered the wrong passcode enough times that the iPhone was unavailable and I could not keep testing new guesses.

Here are the methods that can help you erase the passcode and regain access to a locked iPhone.

5 Tried and Tested Ways to Unlock Your iPhone Passcode

Here are the five ways that you can use to make your way around the iPhone passcode:

These methods cover both Apple's official erase options and one easier desktop tool, but they do not all fit every situation. Keep reading to see which one matches your phone, computer access, and Apple account details.

NOTE:

1. Some of these methods require iCloud, Finder, the Apple Devices app, or iTunes, and you may also need the Apple Account password linked to the iPhone.
2. If you cannot verify the Apple account, Apple may send you through a longer recovery process before you can finish setup again on the erased device.

What worked the best for me was Mobitrix LockAway software. In my opinion, it is the best way to bypass the iPhone passcode. It is professional software designed to be simple and easy to install and use. Once you install it, you can bypass the iPhone passcode in just a few simple steps.

Let's get started with the methods!

Bypass iPhone Passcode by using Find My iPhone

Find my iPhone is designed to locate lost iPhones or delete their data if you cannot retrieve the device. When this function deletes the data from your iPhone, it also removes the passcode.

Here's how you can use this method to erase the passcode from an iPhone:

1. Grab a computer and open the iCloud website in a web browser. Log in to the Apple account linked to your iPhone to start the process.
2. Once you have successfully logged in, the iCloud web applications will appear on the webpage. Open the one that says Find iPhone.
3. On the screen that opens, click on All Devices at the top of the page. Then select the iPhone whose passcode you need to remove.
4. On the next screen, choose Erase iPhone. This erases the phone, including the forgotten passcode, so you can set it up again afterward.

This method comes with the following pros and cons:

Pros:

• The method is fairly easy if Find My was already turned on.

Cons:

• This method deletes all settings and data on the iPhone. As the function's name is Erase iPhone, it does exactly that.
• You need to know the Apple account email and password linked to the iPhone to use this method.
• If you do not have an internet connection or Wi-Fi and mobile data are turned off on the erasing iPhone, this method will not work.
• You need to set up Find my iPhone on the iPhone beforehand. If this option is not set up, this method will not work.

Bypass iPhone without Passcode via LockAway in 20 Minutes

The steps for using iCloud or Find My iPhone to unlock an iPhone without a passcode are too complicated for an average user. A lot of people, just like me, need a simpler method. That is available in the form of Mobitrix LockAway-Unlock iPhone Passcode. It removes all the complicated steps from the unlock procedure and makes unlocking an iPhone easy.

The things that make LockAway the best method for unlocking any locked iPhone include but are not limited to:

• It fully supports iPhone 5s to iPhone 17 and iOS 26 and earlier versions.
• The whole process is carried out on your PC, so you do not need to hand the phone to someone else just to start the erase.
• The steps stay short, and you do not have to keep repeating the same action just to reach the erase screen.
• You do not need to use iCloud or iTunes for this method, which can help when Apple account checks or sync requirements get in the way.

Here's how you can use Mobitrix LockAway to unlock your iPhone:

Step 1 – Install LockAway and open it. Click on Start and then use a USB cable to connect your iOS device to the computer.

Step 2 – Boot the device in DFU mode; recovery mode can also work if you can't do that.

Step 3 – After booting up in DFU mode, click on Download, and the software will start downloading the Keyfile for the iPhone.

Step 4 – Once the Keyfile has been downloaded, click on Start to Verify the integrity of the package.

Step 5 – After the Keyfile package has been verified, click on Start to Extract to begin the unlock process.

Step 6 – You'll be asked twice to confirm your selection. Enter the passcode "111111" to continue.

Step 7 – The iPhone will be unlocked in a few minutes.

Bypass iPhone Passcode by Recovery Mode

Here's how you can use the recovery mode to bypass the passcode:

Step 1 – Open Finder on your Mac, or open the Apple Devices app on a Windows PC. If your PC does not have Apple Devices, use the latest version of iTunes.

Step 2 – Use the correct button combination for your iPhone to enter recovery mode. Once the iPhone is in recovery mode, connect it to the computer.

Step 3 – Open Finder, Apple Devices, or iTunes and select the device.

Step 4 – When the computer asks whether you want to Restore or Update the iPhone, select Restore.

After this, Finder, Apple Devices, or iTunes will download iOS for your iPhone and install it. This removes the screen passcode and any Face ID or Touch ID lock, but it also erases the data on the phone.

Here are the pros and cons of using this method to unlock an iPhone:

Pros:

• You can do it without any help from professionals.
• Apple recommends this method when you forgot the passcode and need to restore the iPhone with a computer.

Cons:

• All the data and settings on the iPhone will be erased. You can restore them later if you have an iCloud or computer backup.
• It can sometimes get tricky to boot the device into recovery mode. If you cannot do that, the method will fail.
• Even after the iPhone has been reset, you still need the Apple account password during setup if Activation Lock appears.

Bypass iPhone Passcode by using iTunes

If you have synced the iPhone with iTunes on a computer, you can use that same computer to remove the passcode. On newer Windows PCs, the Apple Devices app may appear instead of iTunes.

Step 1 – Make sure you have a computer with which you have previously synced the device.

Step 2 – Connect the device to the computer and open iTunes or Apple Devices.

Step 3 – Click on the device icon and go to the Summary tab.

Step 4 – Click on Restore iPhone.

This will restore the iPhone to its factory state, removing all settings and data.

Here are the pros and cons of using this method:

Pros:

• It is easy to use when you already have the trusted computer for that iPhone.

Cons:

• You will lose all your data and settings.
• You may still need the Apple account email and password linked to the iPhone when setup reaches Activation Lock.

Bypass iPhone Passcode by using Siri

This older Siri trick only applies to a narrow group of older iPhones. It was patched in later iOS updates, so do not expect it to work on modern devices.

Step 1 – Press and hold the home button until Siri is activated. Ask Siri, "what time it is." Click on the clock icon that appears in the response.

Step 2 – This will open the world clock. Just click on the + sign in the upper right corner of the screen to add a new clock.

Step 3 – Provide any text input for the text box meant to enter the search query for a city. Click and hold the text and select the Select All option.

Step 4 – From the options that appear, select Share and then choose the text message from the window.

Step 5 – On the new message drafting screen that opens, enter any text into the "To" field and click the Return button on the keyboard.

Step 6 – Once the text turns green, select the add option, and from the list that appears, select Create New Contact.

Step 7 – Click on Add Photo in the contact creation window and then Choose a Photo from the options.

Step 8 – From the library, click on Albums.

Step 9 – Wait for a few seconds and click the home button; this will take you to the device's home screen.

Here are the pros and cons of using this method:

Pros:

• You do not need a computer or iTunes to try it.
• If it works on an older device, it does not erase your data or settings.

Cons:

• It is only supported by iOS 8.0 to 10.1.
• There are too many steps, and if any one of them fails, the method stops working.
• Later iOS security updates closed this loophole, so most current iPhones cannot use it.