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[4 Ways] How to Factory Reset iPhone Without Password

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Cody Walsh

Updated: Aug 27, 2021 10:31 am

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Question:

How do I factory reset an iPhone without a password?

There are many tutorials online to display the steps on how to factory reset iPhone without password. After testing, we sorted out the top four methods to help you solve this problem. We will recommend a functional tool to factory resetting your iPhone easily.

Check the ways you want to know:

Way 1: How to Factory Reset iPhone Without Password Using iTunes?

For this method to work, you must have synced your iPhone using iTunes beforehand. This is because if you have synced in the past, you will not be asked again for your passcode. That is how to factory reset iPhone without iCloud password and here are the steps to follow.

Step 1: You should take a full backup of your iPhone because factory reset will erase all the data, and there will be no way to recover data without backup.

Step 2: Connect your iPhone to your computer using USB cable.

Step 3: Launch iTunes application on your computer and wait for the application to recognize your iPhone.

Step 4: Click on Restore iPhone button.

itunes restore iphone

Step 5: You will get a pop-up message, click on Restore button.

itunes restore button

Step 6: On the next screen of iPhone software update, click on Next button.

Step 7: Click on Agree button and wait for some time for iTunes to download iOS and restore your iPhone.

itunes download

Once done, you will get a confirmation message, and then you can detach your iPhone from your computer.

Way 2: How to Factory Reset iPhone Without Password via KidsGuard Pro for iOS?

The easiest and most secure way on how to factory reset iPhone without Apple ID password is by using a trusted app. KidsGuard Pro for iOS is the best app to factory reset your iPhone without password. Here are the steps to follow.

Step 1: Click the button below to sign up and create an account for KidsGuard Pro for iOS. Choose a plan as per your preference.

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Step 2: According to the on-screen guide, download and install KidsGuard Pro application on your computer where you take iPhone backup.

download kidsguard pro for ios

Step 3: Connect your iPhone to the computer via USB cable.

Step 4: Open KidsGuard Pro and the application will detect your iPhone. You will get two options – View iTunes Data and View iCloud Data. Click on View iCloud Data.

view the icloud data

Step 5: On the next screen, click on "iPhone with Data and needs Factory Reset" option.

kidsguard factory reset

Step 6: Wait patiently for the process to get completed and you can login with Apple ID to restore any previous backup file.

factory reset iphone

Tip:

Apart from factory reset iPhone, there are more than 20+ features for iOS devices monitoring that KidsGuard Pro for iOS has. From social media like WhatsApp, Instagram, Snapchat, etc, to the iCloud data on the target's iOS devices that can be view without his/her knowing.

Related Read: 2 Effective Ways to Clone an iPhone

Way 3: How to Factory Reset iPhone Without Password via Setting?

For this method to work, you must have taken back up your iPhone data on iCloud in the past. Moreover, you must have "Find My iPhone" enabled for this method to work. Find My iPhone feature helps Apple to identify you as the owner of the iPhone. This solution is also applicable on how to factory reset iPad without password. Here are the steps to follow.

Step 1: Open the Settings app and tap on General option.

Step 2: On the next screen, tap on Reset option.

Step 3: Then tap on Erase All Content and Settings option.

Step 4: Finally, tap on Erase iPhone for the confirmation message.

factory reset iphone via settings

Step 5: Your iPhone will restart with Hello screen and then follow the on-screen instruction and take actions accordingly. The steps are the same as you had done when you first used the phone after unboxing.

Step 6: Once you reach "Apps Data" screen, tap on "Restore from iCloud Backup" option.

Step 7: Tap on Sign in with your Cloud Apple ID.

Step 8: Tap on the backup file from the list as per your requirements.

icloud backup restore

Way 4: How to Factory Reset iPhone Without Password Through iCloud?

If you are looking for a method on how to factory reset iPhone without passcode, this is the one. For this method to work, you must have enabled "Find My iPhone" in the past. Here are the steps to factory reset iPhone using iCloud account.

Step 1: Open iCloud.com on web browser and log into your account with your Apple ID.

sign into icloud

Step 2: Click on "All Devices" option and select your iPhone.

icloud all devices

Step 3: Click on "Erase iPhone" option at the top-right corner.

icloud erase iphone

Step 4: Wait patiently for the factory reset to get over. Thereafter, you can restore the last backup file to get back all lost data.

Related Read: View the Target's iCloud Photos with the Easiest Way

When do You Need to Factory Reset Your iPhone?

Here are the possible scenarios when factory resetting your iPhone becomes a necessity.

Forgot Password – if you have forgot your iPhone password, you will not be able to open your iPhone for regular use. That is when factory reset is a must so that iPhone goes back to its original state with no password.

Locked iPhone – If you have entered wrong password multiple times and your iPhone has got locked, factory reset is the only option you have.

Restore Backup – If you want to restore data from iCloud backup, you have to perform a factory reset before starting the restoration process.

Troubleshooting – There are various issues your iPhone may have that you cannot troubleshoot by any means. The last step of troubleshooting has to be a factory reset for issues such as white and black screen of death, iPhone getting into recovery mode all the time, and iPhone misbehaving and malfunctioning.

Erasing All Data – If you want to sell your iPhone, you need to erase all your phone data before selling. Instead of deleting data individually or through any app, you should perform a factory reset to restore the iPhone to its original state when you bought it.

Conclusion

Hopefully, you have understood all the different methods on how to factory reset an iPhone without the password. However, we will recommend you to install KidsGuard Pro for iOS and perform the factory reset. The method works all the time, and it is very safe and simple. Besides, you can use KidsGuard Pro for iOS for monitoring on the target device.

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By Cody Walsh

An experienced technology blogger and editor who has spent more than a decade writing about software, gadgets, and computing etc all over the Internet.

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