Resetting a locked iPhone might seem like a daunting task, but fear not! In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process step by step. So, grab your iPhone and let’s get started.
Step 1: Check for Physical Damage
Before attempting to reset your locked iPhone, it’s important to ensure that there is no physical damage. Look for any cracks on the screen or water damage indicators. If you find any signs of physical damage, it’s best to reach out to a professional for assistance.
Step 2: Force Restart
If your locked iPhone is unresponsive or frozen, a force restart can often resolve the issue. To perform a force restart on different iPhone models:
- For iPhone 6s and earlier:
- For iPhone 7 and 7 Plus:
- For iPhone 8, X, XS, XR:
- For iPhone SE (2nd generation), 11, or later:
Press and hold both the Home button and the Power button simultaneously until you see the Apple logo on the screen.
Press and hold both the Volume Down button and the Power button together until you see the Apple logo.
Quickly press and release the Volume Up button. Then quickly press and release the Volume Down button.
Finally, press and hold the Power button until you see the Apple logo.
Quickly press and release the Volume Up button. Finally, press and hold down the Side (or Power) button until you see the Apple logo.
Step 3: Enter Recovery Mode
If force restarting doesn’t resolve your issue or if you forgot your passcode, you can enter recovery mode to reset your locked iPhone. Here’s how:
- Connect your iPhone to a computer:
- Open iTunes:
- Put your iPhone into recovery mode:
- For iPhone 6s and earlier:
- For iPhone 7 and 7 Plus:
- For iPhone 8, X, XS, XR:
- For iPhone SE (2nd generation), 11, or later:
Grab a Lightning to USB cable and connect your iPhone to a computer that has iTunes installed.
Launch the iTunes application on your computer. If it doesn’t open automatically, make sure you have the latest version of iTunes installed.
The steps to enter recovery mode depend on your iPhone model:
Press and hold both the Home button and the Power button simultaneously. Keep holding them until you see the recovery mode screen with the iTunes logo.
Press and hold both the Volume Down button and the Power button simultaneously.
Quickly press and release the Volume Up button. Finally, press and hold down the Side (or Power) button until you see the recovery mode screen with the iTunes logo.
Quickly press and release the Volume Up button.
Step 4: Restore your iPhone
Once you have entered recovery mode, iTunes will prompt you to restore or update your iPhone. Here’s what you need to do:
- For a clean slate:
- For an update:
Choose the “Restore” option. This will erase all the data on your iPhone and install the latest iOS version.
Choose the “Update” option. This will install the latest iOS version while keeping your data intact.
After selecting your preferred option, iTunes will download the necessary software and begin the restoration process. It may take some time, so be patient.
Step 5: Set up your iPhone
Once the restore process is complete, your iPhone will restart. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your device. You can either restore from a backup or set it up as new.
And voila! You have successfully reset your locked iPhone. Remember to create a strong passcode this time to avoid any future lockouts.
With these simple steps, you can easily reset a locked iPhone and get back to using it without any hassle.