Your iPhone passcode is one of the ways to protect the device from unauthorized users. It can also be used to confirm various iOS functions such as resetting the device to factory settings. But like every other password you have, it can be quite easy to forget the passcode. As anyone who has ever forgotten their iPhone passcode will tell you, this can be a very bad thing. You are locked out of iPhone and if you enter the wrong passcode 5 times, the device will be disabled.
This problem can be compounded further when you don't have access to a computer that can help unlock the device. So, how do you unlock iPhone passcode without computer? This article will share with you a few effective solutions.
Most people don't know it, but you can easily unlock your disabled iPhone without computer using Siri. The process is actually quite simple as these simple steps demonstrate:
Step 1: Hold the "Home" button on your device to activate Siri.
Step 2: Use the "Hey Siri"voice activation command to ask Siri to show you the current time.
Step 3: When Siri obeys the command and displays the current time, tap on the Clock.
Step 4: A World clock will appear on the screen. Tap on the "+" icon at the top.
Step 5: In the search box that appears, enter any random search-term. Tap and hold the search term and then choose "Select All".
Step 6: Tap on "Share" and select "Message" when the AirDrop popup appears.
Step 7: In the text field, enter any random text and tap "Return".
Step 8: Tap on the "+" icon and then select "Create New Contact".
Step 9: Tap on "Add Photo" and then "Choose Photo" to select a photo from the library. A few seconds later, press the "Home" button to get to the home screen and your device will be unlocked.
If you had activated the Find My iPhone feature on your iPhone, you can use this option to unlock iPhone passcode without computer using the iCloud. Follow these simple steps to do it:
Step 1: On another iOS device, install the Find my iPhone app.
Step 2: Launch the app and then sign in with your Apple ID and password.
Step 3: You should see a map with all the devices connected to that iCloud account.
Step 4: Locate the locked device and tap on it.
Step 5: Select "Erase iPhone". This will wipe all the data from the iPhone including the passcode.
Step 6: Set up the iPhone and then choose "Restore from iCloud Backup" to restore data back on the device.
Every iPhone has an IMEI number. What most people may not know is that this IMEI number can be used to unlock the iPhone. You may however need to contact the carrier and provide some information in order to whitelist the device before you are able to use the device again.
Follow these simple steps to unlock your disabled iPhone using the IMEI number:
Step 1: Dial *#06# to see the IMEI number. You can also go to Settings > About or get it from the SIM tray.
Step 2: Contact your carrier and provide the IMEI number along with other information they may need and they'll help you unlock the device.
If all of the above solutions fail to unlock the device, your best option is to use a third-party tool like FoneGeek iPhone Passcode Unlocker. This tool can help you unlock your iOS device in just a few minutes and is quite successful. It can also be very helpful when to remove an Apple ID that is already activated and replace it with another.
The following are some of the program’s features:
Here's a simple guide to help you unlock an iPhone with FoneGeek iPhone Passcode Unlocker:
Step 1: Download and install FoneGeek iPhone Unlock tool on to your computer. Open the program and click on "Unlock Screen Passcode".
Step 2: Click "Start" and then connect the iPhone to computer using USB cable. Wait for the program to detect the device. If not, you need follow th on-screen instructions to boot it into DFU/Recovery mode.
Step 3: Once the program has detected the device and provided information about it on the next screen. Double-check to ensure the information is correct before clicking "Download".
Step 4: When the firmware extraction is complete, click on "Start Unlock". The program will begin unlocking the device.
A few seconds later, the passcode will be removed successfully and the device will be consequently unlocked.
You will now be unable to unlock iPhone passcode without computer. Most solutions to this problem will result in data loss since they will need to wipe the passcode from the device. But FoneGeek iPhone Unlocker is a faster, quicker and most successful alternative that will work every time. It is the perfect solution if you would rather not use iTunes and you need an easier solution.
By Edwin J. Parke
Posted on Aug 08, 2019, 23:08:51
As a professional writer who is interested in technology, Edwin J. Parke has helped thousands of users by offering various tips to solve their problems.