[4 Powerful Ways] How to Unlock iPhone 11 Passcode & Carrier

Method 2 Unlock Disabled iPhone 11 via the "Erase iPhone" Option Without Computer

Apple launched an ‘Erase iPhone’ option in the Lock screen interface of iOS 15.2 and later. The feature was introduced as an easy solution in case users forgot their screen passcode or are unable to enter it.

The ‘Erase iPhone’ interface appears after you have entered the wrong passcode seven times. All you have to do is remember your Apple ID and password as the procedure does not require a computer.

Make sure to follow these prerequisites if you want to unlock your iPhone with the ‘Erase iPhone’ option.

• Your locked iPhone should run iOS 15.2 or later.
• You must be signed in to your Apple ID. If you are not signed in with your Apple ID before your iPhone was locked, you probably will not be able to see this interface
• You need to know your Apple ID password
• Your locked iPhone must have a secure internet connection via Wi-Fi or a cellular network.

Steps to follow:

1. To get to the ‘Erase iPhone’ interface, enter the wrong password seven times. You can see the ‘Erase iPhone’ button at the bottom of the screen on the prompt “Security Lockout try again in 15 minutes”


Security Lockout try again in 15 minutes

2. Click Erase iPhone and confirm your action again.


Security lockout click erase iphone



Sign out of apple id interface

3. Enter your Apple ID and password on the prompt “Sign out of Apple ID” interface.
4. Your iPhone will show the erasing progress with an Apple logo and the progress bar. Your iPhone will automatically restart when the procedure is completed.


Showing the progress of the erase

Note: After experimenting with the ‘Erase iPhone’ option multiple times, I found that the option is not clickable always. In this case, you can enter the wrong password one more time to get to the ‘Security Lockout’ for working the ‘Erase iPhone’ option again. If it is still unclickable, please check another method in this guide.

Apple has only released the "Erase iPhone" option for limited iOS versions and iPhone models. Therefore, you might not always find this option on your iPhone. The reason behind this missing ‘Erase iPhone’ is still a mystery and Apple has not disclosed the reason till now.

It might be difficult to follow all these requirements and it will be a waste of time if you still do not get to the ‘Erase iPhone’ option. The best solution to save your time and effort is to take help from a professional unlocking tool, Mobitrix LockAway.

Method 3 Bypass iPhone 11 Passcode via Find My iPhone

Find My is a great feature to locate your lost or stolen iPhone or any other iOS device. But what’s even better is that Find My comes with an “Erase it with ease” function too. It removes all your content on your iPhone 11 to set it up as a new device that also includes removing your passcode. You can restore your backup if you made one before getting locked out.

Requirements:

1. Find My must have been enabled on your locked iPhone 11.
2. Your iPhone 11 must have been signed into your iCloud account.
3. The locked iPhone must have an internet connection via Wi-Fi or a cellular network.
4. You must remember your Apple ID and password

Follow the Steps:

Note: Let me tell you in advance that if you perform other tasks during this period and come back again to continue the procedure, you will be asked to enter the Apple ID and password again. You will also receive the verification code again. So do it as centrally as possible. Otherwise, you need to follow the procedure again, re-receive, and re-enter the verification code.

1. Go to iCloud.com on your web browser or phone browser.
2. Enter your Apple ID and password


Enter your apple id and password

3. Now locate “Find iPhone” and sign in again with your Apple ID and password.


Click Find iPhone



Enter your Apple ID password

4. Select your iPhone 11 from the list “All Devices”


Click all device and choose your device

5. Click "Erase iPhone". Confirm again by clicking erase on the "Erase this iPhone" prompt.


Click erase iphone



Click erase

6. A verification code message will be sent to your trusted device. Enter the verification code to continue.


Two factor authentication

7. Enter your phone number and click next.


Enter your phone number

8. The iCloud website will prompt the erasing process with a progress bar and an Apple logo. After completion, your iPhone will restart automatically. Swipe up the iPhone and then come to the interface to reset your iPhone 11.


Srase started

9. iPhone shows "iPhone locked to owner". You must enter your Apple ID and password to continue and create a new passcode.

Note: When it comes to the interface of "Apps and data"， you can restore your backup from iCloud or iTunes. However, if you have not made a backup then skip it.

Method 4 Unlock iPhone 11 via iTunes Recovery Mode

Recovery mode is a built-in troubleshooting mode that lets iOS users diagnose and fix their iPhone issues while connected to a computer. The restore function of iTunes can help you unlock your screen passcode by deleting all the data and settings on your iPhone 11.

Requirements:

1. A PC or Mac

   If you're using a PC:
   make sure Windows 8 or later and install the latest version of iTunes.

   If you're using a Mac:
   Consider macOS Catalina or newer, and open the Finder window.
   If using macOS Mojave or older, install and open the latest version of iTunes.

2. A compatible USB cable

Steps for Windows Users

Step-1 Turn off your iPhone

1. Disconnect your iPhone 11 from the computer (in case it is connected) and turn it off.
2. Press and hold the side and volume down button of your iPhone 11 and drag the slider to turn it off.
3. Wait for it to completely turn off.

Step-2 Put your iPhone in recovery mode

1. Connect your iPhone to a PC or Mac while holding the side button on your iPhone 11.
2. Keep holding the button till you see the recovery screen on your iPhone 11 and then release the button.

See the recovery mode screen

Note: If you see the passcode screen instead of the recovery screen, you will have to repeat step 1 to turn off your iPhone and step 2 to put your iPhone in recovery mode again.

Step-3 Restore your iPhone’s functionality

1. Select the Restore option on the prompt "The iPhone has a fault that requires it to be upgraded or restored" when you open it. Confirm by selecting Update and Restore on the pop-up "Are you certain you want to reset the iPhone to factory defaults? Your media and other data will be completely wiped."


The iphone that requires it to be updated or restored



All of your media and other data will be erased

2. "iPhone software update" will appear; tap next and Agree to the terms. iTunes will start downloading the software for your iPhone 11 and will restore it once the downloading is finished.
3. Depending on your internet speed, downloading can take from 20 minutes to 2 hours. You can check the progress from the icon in the upper-right corner.


click this icon to check the download process

4. "iTunes will delete and restore your iPhone to ios 15.4.1 and verify the restore with Apple," after downloading is finished. Click Restore.
5. "Extracting software..." will appear in the upper-middle bar. It signifies that iTunes is getting ready to restore the software on this iPhone with iOS 15.4.1.


Preparing to restore the software on this iphone



iPhone software update

6. The restoring procedure is started and your iPhone 11 will automatically restart when the procedure is completed.


click this icon to check the download process

7. After your iPhone 11 is successfully restored, you can make a new passcode that you will easily remember.

Ios14 iphone12 pro setup restore from icloud backup ontap

Note: If you haven't backed up your data in iTunes, Finder, or iCloud before being locked, click ‘do not transfer applications & data immediately’ when you get to the "Apps & Data" interface. On the other hand, if you have been proactive and have made backups before being locked out, you can select “Restore from iCloud Backup” or “Restore from Mac or PC”, depending on your personal backup strategy.

FAQs:

1. Can iOS 15.4 unlock an iPhone 11 using Face ID if wearing a mask?

iOS 15.4 does include unlocking via Face ID while wearing a mask but according to users’ feedback, the feature does not work properly on iPhone 11. It works completely fine for iPhone 12 and newer models.

2. How to set your iPhone to automatically erase all the data?

Turning on automatically erasing your data can save you from fraud and here is how to do it:

1. Go to your iPhone 11 Settings and open “Face ID and Passcode” tab
2. Enter your password to proceed and scroll down.
3. Toggle the erase data option and confirm your action by clicking enable.

3. How to unlock an iPhone without typing the Passcode or face ID?

Voice Control is an Accessibility feature that makes it possible for you to unlock your iOS device such as iPhone 11 with voice commands. Here is a detailed guide on how to enable voice control.