How to restore disabled iphone without itunes to factory settings

Forgot your iPhone passcode? Learn how to get your iPhone into recovery mode so you can erase it and set it up again.

• Forgot the passcode on your iPad?
  
• Forgot the passcode on your iPod touch?
  

If you enter the wrong passcode on your iPhone Lock Screen too many times, an alert lets you know that your iPhone is disabled. (Learn what to do if you see "[Device] unavailable" or "Security Lockout" on your iPhone or iPad.)

If you can’t remember your passcode when you try again, use a computer to put your iPhone in recovery mode. Recovery mode allows you to erase the iPhone, giving you access to set it up again.

After you erase your iPhone, you can restore your data and settings from a backup. If you didn't back up your iPhone, you can set it up as a new device and then download any data that you have in iCloud.

Step 1: Make sure that you have a computer (Mac or PC)

This process requires a Mac or PC. If you're using a PC, make sure that it has Windows 10 or later, and that iTunes is installed. You also need the cable that came with your iPhone, or another compatible cable, to connect your iPhone to the computer.

If you don't have a computer and you can't borrow one, you need to go to an Apple Retail Store or Apple Authorized Service Provider for help.

Step 2: Turn off your iPhone

1. Unplug your iPhone from the computer if it’s connected.
2. Turn off your iPhone using the method for your iPhone model:
3. Drag the slider to turn off your iPhone, then wait a minute to make sure that it turns off completely.

Step 3: Put your iPhone in recovery mode

1. Get ready by finding the button on your iPhone that you'll need to hold in the next step:
   
2. Press and hold the correct button for your iPhone while immediately connecting your iPhone to the computer. Don't let go of the button.
3. Keep holding the button until you see the recovery mode screen on your iPhone, then let go.
   
   
   
   If you see the passcode screen, you need to turn off your iPhone and start again.

If you can’t get your iPhone to show the recovery mode screen and you need help, contact Apple Support.

Step 4: Restore your iPhone

1. Locate your iPhone in the Finder or in iTunes on the computer that it’s connected to. (Learn how to find your connected iPhone.)
2. Choose Restore when you see the option to Restore or Update. Your computer downloads software for your iPhone and begins the restore process. If the download takes more than 15 minutes and your device exits the recovery mode screen, let the download finish, then turn off your iPhone and start again.
   
   
3. Wait for the process to finish. 
4. Disconnect your iPhone from the computer, then set up and use your iPhone. 

Need more help?

If you can't complete any of these steps, if you're still prompted for a passcode, or if you need any other assistance, contact Apple Support.

Published Date: June 28, 2022

Your iPhone is disabled because of 10 failed passcode attempts. In this case, you have no choice but to perform a factory reset to give it back to life. Generally speaking, when iPhone is disabled, we should connect iPhone to computer and restore it with iTunes. However, due to one of the following reasons, you may want to restore disabled iPhone without iTunes.

● No iTunes installed. You may have no computer at hand or you may not have iTunes on your computer to perform a reset.
● Fail to put iPhone into recovery mode. You may have tried many times but you just cannot put your iPhone into recovery mode successfully.
● iTunes cannot recognize iPhone. It seems that the iPhone is not properly connected to the computer, making it difficult for iTunes to recognize your iPhone.                                         

Fortunately, iTunes is not the only way to restore a disabled iPhone. In this guide, I’ll detail three ways on how to reset disabled iPhone without iTunes. You can read first and then choose the one that works best for your situation.

Apply to all iPhone models, including iPhone 14/13/12/11/X/8/7. Also, you can follow this guide to reset disabled iPad without iTunes.

Way 1. How to Reset Disabled iPhone without iTunes but via iCloud.com

If you have enabled Find My iPhone feature, you can rely on iCloud to reset your iPhone. This feature can help users track and find iOS devices. In addition, it can also help users reset device remotely. It’s a very convenient way to restore disabled iPhone without iTunes to factory settings or erase iPhone without password.

Reset Disabled iPhone via iCloud

Step 1. Open a browser on computer/another device and go to iCloud.com.

Step 2. Log in to your account with Apple ID and passcode.

Step 3. Click All Devices option at the top to show all your devices.

Step 4. Find the iPhone that has been disabled and click it.

Step 5. Click Erase iPhone option. If your iPhone is online, the erase action will start immediately. Otherwise, the action will start when the disabled iPhone is connected to the network.

How to Reset Disabled iPhone without iTunes but via Another iDevice

If you have another iDevice, you can take advantage of Find My app to restore disabled iPhone without iTunes. The Find My app offers the same function like iCloud to help you track and reset iPhone remotely.

Reset Disabled iPhone via Find My App

Step 1. Open Find My app > If you are not already logged in, please do so.

Step 2. Tap Devices option on the bottom and it will show all your devices that use the same Apple ID.

Step 3. Set the disabled iPhone > Tap Erase This Device.

Step 4. Tap Continue to confirm and it will start resetting the disabled iPhone to factory settings.

How to Reset Disabled iPhone without iTunes but via FoneTool

If you have a computer at hand and this computer has to be trusted by your iPhone before, then you can let FoneTool help you reset disabled iPhone.

FoneTool is one professional iOS data manager for Windows PC users. It offers various functions to help users better manage iPhone, including data backup & restore, data transfer, HEIC converter, Photo Deduplication, Erase iPhone, etc. You can first backup important data and then let the iPhone Eraser tool help you reset iPhone to factory settings quickly.

Reset Disabled iPhone without iTunes or iCloud

Step 1. Click the download button to get FoneTool.

Step 2. Launch FoneTool > Connect your iPhone with the USB cable.

Step 3. Click Toolbox and choose iPhone Eraser.

Step 4. Adjust the settings according to your situation.

Step 5. Click Erase Data > A warning message will appear and click Yes to confirm.

How to Quickly Backup iPhone to computer

If you want to backup iPhone before factory reset, the Selective Backup or Full backup can do you a favor. The former will help you backup selected files while the latter will backup all content and settings.

In addition, you can also choose the iPhone to PC of Phone Transfer to transfer important photos, videos, music, contacts, messages, etc. from iPhone to computer. It’s possible to transfer purchased and non-purchased items.

Final Words

That’s all about how to reset disabled iPhone without iTunes. When the iPhone is disabled, we have no choice but to restore it to factory settings. If you cannot access iTunes or cannot put iPhone into recovery mode, you can choose one of the methods in this guide to factory reset iPhone.

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