[2023 Guide] How to Unlock iPhone 12 Passcode & Carrier Lock

Method 3 Unlock Disabled iPhone 12 without a passcode via iTunes

iTunes is used to sync your data from different devices. However, it is also used to troubleshoot your iOS device by updating or restoring it. When you update your iOS, its settings and data aren’t removed, but most of the time, this method fails to fix your issue. While restoring your iPhone via iTunes erases All of your media and other data on your iPhone, including passcode, contacts, notes, calendars, messages, and all your iPhone settings.

A step-by-step guide

1. First, turn off your iPhone 12 by holding down the side and volume down buttons together until the power off slider displays.
2. Plug your iPhone into the computer with a USB cord and press and quickly release the volume up button, then press and quickly release the volume down button, then press and hold the power button until you see a USB cable and a computer icon on your iPhone screen. It is in recovery mode.


See the recovery mode screen

3. When you open iTunes, you will see a popup saying, "There is a problem with the iPhone "iPhone" that requires it to be updated or restored". Now you will see two options: Update or Restore, select Restore.


The iphone that requires it to be updated or restored

4. Tap again Restore and Update.


All of your media and other data will be erased

5. Now you will see a window appearing "iPhone Software Update". Here, click on Next and then tap on Agree.
6. Once the “ iPhone software update” is downloaded, iTunes will pop up “iTunes will erase and restore your iPhone to ios 11 and will verify the restore with Apple. ” Then click Restore.
7. You can see the restoration progress with the help of a bar appearing on your iPhone 12 screen. Once it's completed, your iPhone will automatically restart. Now you can set a new password for your device.


click this icon to check the download process

Method 4 How to unlock iPhone 12 without passcode via Find My (icloud.com)

Find My feature allows us to find or lock iOS (and Mac OS) devices when they are lost or stolen. "Find My iPhone" requires iOS 5 (or higher) (Mac OS X 10.5 or higher on Mac). If "Find My iPhone" is installed on your device, we can use this feature for the following functions:

• Find your device on a map;
• Ring your phone;
• Erase your device.

Its erase option allows us to unlock iPhone by resetting it without changing its iOS version. However, you will lose all the data, including settings and media files.

Requirements:

• To erase your locked iPhone, you must enable Find My Phone.
• The locked iPhone hasn’t logged out of the iCloud account.
• The command will only be executed when the device is connected to the internet, so your device must be connected to the internet, whether it is Wi-Fi or a cellular network.
• This method requires your Apple ID and password.

A step-by-step guide

1. First, go to the official site at iCloud.com.
2. Put your Apple ID and password in the given boxes.


Enter your apple id and password

3. After successfully logging in, select "Find iPhone," then re-enter your Apple ID password and click on the Sign in tab.


Click Find iPhone



Enter your Apple ID password

4. Here, after clicking on "All Devices," select yours.


Click all device and choose your device

5. Now finally tap on Erase iPhone.


Click erase iphone

6. Here you'll get a popup that says, "Erase this iPhone?" Select Erase.'


Click erase

7. Now you will receive a verification code on your other device. Put it in to continue the process.


Two factor authentication

8. Here, put your phone number and tap on Next.


Enter your phone number

9. Now the process will be started. You will see a white Apple logo appear on your screen.


Erase started

10. Wait until it's finished. Your iPhone will restart. Swipe up to go to the screen where you can reset your iPhone. The message "iPhone locked to owner" will appear on your iPhone. Enter your Apple ID and password when you see this message. Now you'll be able to create a new passcode.

How to Unlock iPhone 12 Carrier

How to check if your iPhone is locked by a carrier?

There are three different ways to check your iPhone if it is carrier-locked.

Using Settings

1. First, go to Settings and tap on General.
2. Now click on About.
3. Now look for Carrier Lock towards the bottom of the page. If it says No SIM restrictions, your iPhone is unlocked, and you can use any carrier or cell service according to your desire.

Using a SIM card

1. Hold the Power button down to turn off your iPhone.
2. Remove the SIM card that is currently in your iPhone.
3. Now insert a second SIM card from another carrier and turn on your iPhone.
4. Check to see if the new SIM card is compatible with your iPhone.
5. Try making a call with the new SIM card to see if it works.
6. Your iPhone will be unlocked if you make the phone call successfully. If you weren't able to make the call, your iPhone is dead.

Contact the carrier

Contact your carrier if your device is locked. But make sure you are paying the installments and have fulfilled the requirements set by your carrier.

It may take several days to unlock your device through this method.

2 Most Reliable Methods to unlock iPhone carrier (Suitable for All iPhone Models)

Method 1 Contact your carrier

AT&T

1. First, go to settings and tap on General.
2. Tap on About and locate your iPhone IMEI number by scrolling down.
3. Go to the AT & T device unlock a portal and put in your iPhone's IMEI number and follow the instructions to unlock.

Note: AT & T now allows you to unlock your iPhone after only six months of service. For further information, call 06, which is AT & T's customer support number.

T-Mobile

1. First, log in to your T-Mobile account using a web browser.
2. In the upper left corner of the screen, click the Account symbol.
3. Choose a service line from the options provided.
4. Tap on Device>Check Unlock Status to see if your device is unlocked.
5. If it says it's locked, dial *6 or 877-746-0909 for help.

To unlock your iPhone (for a prepaid account), you must have at least $100 in your account. Also, make sure in the previous 12 months, no more than two unlock requests were made.

Sprint

Call Sprint. If you or your iPhone is still under contract, they will demand you to pay off the balance before they will release the code. However, because Sprint is now owned by T-Mobile, don't be shocked if your call is answered by a T-Mobile representative.

Eligibility Criteria

• Make sure that no debt or installment is pending.
• Your iPhone should never be reported as stolen or lost.
• If you wish to unlock your iPhone internationally, your iPhone must have been connected to Sprint’s network for at least 90 days, and domestic unlocking must be connected for 50 days.

To unlock the smartphone, call Sprint customer service at 888-211-472

Verizon

Follow these procedures to unlock your Verizon Sim card:

1. Wait for 60 days. After 60 days, your Verizon phone will be automatically unlocked.
2. Your iPhone should not be marked as stolen or lost.
3. If it doesn't lift off the lock automatically, you should contact at 8611 or make a call at 800-922-0204 for further assistance.

Method 2 Unlock iPhone Carrier with SIM Unlock Chip

Many mobile phone carriers lock the phones sold under contract or on a payment plan because they want to make it difficult for you to unlock a handset like this.

But when you use an unlocked chip, it changes the ICCID and unlocks the locked carrier. Most of the time, it’s a 20-digit code. It fits in your iPhone sim tray and works with your SIM card to allow your iPhone to detect it even if the locked carrier is different.

Sim unlocking chips are easily available on the internet. These are inexpensive, costing between $20 and $30. It's also safe to use and even legal if you have paid the installments set by your carrier.

A step-by-step guide.

1. Place the unlock chip in the same slot as the SIM card you're trying to use.
2. After a few seconds, a screen will appear. Click "Edit ICCID."
3. Click "accept" after entering the new ICCID Code.
4. Power down your phone.
5. At this point, your phone is unlocked and ready to use.

TIPS:

• Make sure the phone you're trying to unlock is running the most recent version of iOS.
• Connect your phone to the internet before attempting to unlock it.
• After unlocking, leave the SIM card on the phone.