How to unlock iPhone without passcode

No. A disabled iPhone refers to a device that won't permit access to certain features, accounts or anything beyond the login screen if the wrong passcode or login details are entered.

A SIM-locked iOS device has a behind-the-scenes software lock which has been put in place by the network the phone is registered to. It's also referred to as a carrier lock or network lock.

Carrier restrictions are limitations your cell provider has placed on your phone to stop you from using another carrier. A carrier lock is a software code added to the phone during the manufacturing process.

iCloud Backup saves a copy of the data that exists on your iPhone, iPad and iPod touch in iCloud using a WiFi connection. This includes: iMessages, texts, ringtones, photos, videos and Apple purchases.

A computer backup stores data directly on your PC or laptop. It requires a USB cable connection.

It includes the data and settings on your device but won't include content from iTunes, App Store, or other Apple services and features.

In recovery mode you can wipe everything from your iPhone and reset it (often called a Factory Reset). From the recovery mode screen you connect your iPhone to a computer using a USB cable.

Recovery mode is often used when the iPhone is disabled, the screen is frozen or if there are usability issues. It's also useful when selling a device secondhand.

If you're keeping the phone and have backed-up your data, you can restore your data and settings. Alternatively, if there is no back-up, you can set it up as a new device.

Your iPhone reacts incrementally to multiple wrong passcode attempts.

6 Consecutively incorrect unlock screen passcode attempts will disable your phone for 1 minute.

If you go in and enter a third, it will be disabled for 5 minutes after the minute is up.

8 wrong attempts will cause the iPhone to be disabled for 15 minutes.

This rises to 60 minutes if there are 9 consecutive wrong attempts.

If you don't input the correct password after 10 attempts, the iPhone will be disabled.

iTunes is another way of backing up your device data. It works automatically, syncing up with your device whenever it's connected to your computer. You can also force a back up by activating one manually.

MDM stands for Mobile Device Management (MDM). It's mostly used by organizations issuing smartphones to employees.

Using MDM, IT administrators can manage the device remotely. If a device goes missing they can remotely lock down or wipe the device to protect company and client data. They can also set user permissions by programming in restricted features or functions.

Once an MDM lock is in place, the phone will show an MDM screen that cannot be bypassed without entering a set of credentials. It's also referred to as a remote management lock.

MDM remote management lock is applied by an IT administrator. An iCloud activation lock is a security feature introduced which stops people from resetting or activating a device without knowing the iCloud account information. It's enabled automatically when Find My iPhone is turned on.

The short answer is yes. The best option is to use Mobile Unlock because it works for all of the most common locking problems.

Your iPhone could be disabled for many reasons.

You may have forgotten your passcode and can't get past the Screen Lock. If you bought or inherited a second hand device you may not have known the passcode in the first place. You're unlikely to be able to get Face ID or Touch ID to work either, if it's a used device.

You may have forgotten your Apple ID login details. Again, if your device isn't new, the previous owner's details may still be linked to the phone.

You may have acquired a phone with an MDM lock in place. In which case, you'll need that lock removed to be able to access the full portfolio of iPhone features.

A Screen Time lock may be in place on the phone which will also be restricting use.

These four different locking scenarios are all covered by our quick, one-click unlocking service.

Restore and erase iPhone.

Choose one of our four unlocking modes: Screen Lock, Apple ID, MDM bypass or Screentime passcode. Connect to a computer and clock 'Unlock'. The process will activate immediately. And complete in seconds.

Our software is compatible with all iOS versions, including iOS 15.

Our software is compatible with all iPhone models, including iPhone 13.

Screen Time is a feature on most iPhones.

It can be used to track and report on how much time someone (either you or another family member) spends on various devices. It can also be used to log which apps and websites are accessed and record how often a device is picked up.

This data can help individuals make subtle or significant changes to how they manage the time they spend on their devices. Scheduling time away from the screen and setting time limits for the use of certain apps, for example.

It's most commonly used by parents who want to keep an eye on how their children are using their devices. It can be set up directly on a user's phone or remotely using Apple's Family Sharing feature.

Applying a Screentime passcode means the settings can't be changed without entering the correct Screentime passcode details.