How to unlock an iPhone without a passcode

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

A SIM-locked iOS device has a behind-the-scenes software lock which has been put in place by the network to which the phone is registered. 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 manufacturing.

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

A Mac or Windows computer backup directly stores phone data. It requires a USB cable connection.

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

Whether you’ve got an Apple iPhone or an Android model, it’s a good idea to back up your mobile. Why? Because if you need to revert your phone to its original settings, you’ll lose all of the data, settings, and apps saved on it. If you’ve backed up your device, you can restore those even after performing a factory reset.

In recovery mode, you can wipe everything from your iPhone and reset it (often called a Factory Reset). You can unlock the iOS screen from the recovery mode by connecting 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 iPhone, your data and your settings. Alternatively, you can set it up as a new device without backup.

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 nine consecutive wrong attempts.

If you don't input the correct password after ten 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 backup 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 it 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 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 that 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 Mobile Unlock because it works for all common locking problems.

Your iPhone could be disabled for many reasons.

You may have forgotten your passcode and can't get past the Screen Locked feature. If you bought or inherited a second-hand device, you might not have known the passcode in the first place. You're unlikely to be able to get Touch or Face 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 this case, you'll need that lock removed to access the full portfolio of iPhone features.

A Screen Time lock may be in place on the phone, restricting use.

Our quick, one-click unlocking service covers these four different locking scenarios.

This is a very common question. And the good news is, the answer’s a simple ‘Yes!’. As long as you have the right iPhone unlocker software. With Mobile Unlocked, you can remove the lock quickly using just the IMEI number of your iPhone.

Not sure if you’ve activated your phone backup? To check, go to ‘Settings’ on your device, then ‘AppleID’. Then ‘iCloud’. Tap ‘Manage Account Storage’, then tap ‘Backups’. Tap a backup to see more details, choose which information to back up, or delete the backup.

Your iPhone could be locked for various reasons. The first step towards removing the lock is identifying the type of lock disabling your device. We allow you to choose between one of our four unlocking modes: Screen Lock, Apple ID, MDM bypass or Screen Time passcode. After pinpointing the relevant unlocking mode, select it on our site and enter your phone's IMEI. Then all you need to do is 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.

Screen Time is a feature on most iPhones.

It can track and report how much time someone (you or another family member) spends on various devices. It can also 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 managing their time on their devices. Scheduling time away from the screen and setting time limits for using certain apps, for example.

It's most commonly used by parents who want to watch how their children use 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.