How to Unlock A Disabled iPhone Without iTunes

Being locked out of an iPhone or iPad can be frustrating, often due to being disabled, forgetting the passcode, or other reasons. To resolve this, restoring your iPhone using recovery mode is usually the solution. However, in some cases, recovery mode may not work due to issues like broken buttons, stuck buttons, or error codes like error 9, making it difficult to access the device.

Hence, it's better for you to find some iTunes alternative ways to get the work done. Here, we will share with you three practical workarounds to solve this problem.

How to unlock disabled iPhone without iTunes via iCloud 

iCloud can help you restore your iPhone to factory settings and delete everything, including the password, allowing you to regain access to your device, provided you have previously enabled iCloud backup and two-factor authentication.

• The Find My iPhone feature has been enabled on your iPhone, allowing you to remotely locate and erase your device if it's lost or stolen. This feature is enabled by default on many iOS devices, and it can be accessed through the iCloud settings on your iPhone.
• There is a stable internet connection
• Your iPhone is fully charged

Note: If your iPhone is disabled and you don't have an internet connection, you can still use this method to unlock it without needing any internet access.

To unlock disabled iPhone with iCloud, you have two options:

Option 1. Unlock a Disabled iPhone via iCloud Website

Step 1. Open icloud.com on your computer.

Step 2. Sign in with your Apple ID and password.

Step 3. Click All Devices at the top of your browser window. 

Step 4. Select the device you want to erase.

Step 5. To unlock an iPhone that has been disabled due to multiple incorrect passcode attempts, you can click the "Erase [device]" option in the iTunes recovery mode. This will erase the passcode and unlock the iPhone, allowing you to restore it from a backup or set it up as new.

Step 6. After erasing your iPhone, you can restore it from an iCloud backup.

Option 2. Unlock a Disabled iPhone via Find My App

If you have another iOS device, you can use the built-in Find My iPhone feature to restore or unlock a disabled iPhone without iTunes. This method also works for users without an iTunes or computer.

Step 1. Launch the Find My app or Find My iPhone app on your iPhone or iPad.

Step 2. In order to restore your device, you need to select the device you want to restore from the list of devices that are connected to your account. To do this, tap on the "Devices" tab and then choose the specific device you want to restore from the list of available devices.

Step 3. Scroll down to tap "Erase This Device."

Step 4. Tap "Continue", then your device will be automatically erased.

Step 5. 1. Connect your iPhone to a power source.

How to unlock a disabled iPhone with an iPhone Unlocker

If the above-If the stated method is too complex for you to operate, you can try using the easy-to-use iPhone unlock tool Qiling MobiUnlock, which specializes in unlocking various iOS locks, including 4-digit and 6-digit passcodes, Touch ID, and Face ID, from a damaged or disabled iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. The tool has a straightforward interface that guides you through the process easily.

You can experience more functions and features of Qiling MobiUnlock by downloading it for free on your computer to try it out.

Step 1. To unlock your iPhone, iPad, or iPod, install Qiling MobiUnlock, connect the device to your computer using the Apple lightning cable, and then select the "Unlock Screen Passcode" option.

Step 2.  Once your device is recognized by Qiling MobiUnlock, click "Start" to continue. 

Step 3. To update your device, check your model and click "Next" to download the latest iOS firmware package. If you've already downloaded it, select the existing package by clicking the "Select" button at the bottom of the screen.

Step 4. When the process finishes, click "Unlock Now." A new warning window will appear, asking you to enter the required information. After that, click "Unlock" to confirm the process.

Step 5. After using the tool, your disabled iPhone or iPad will be restored without needing iTunes, allowing you to set it up and use it again.

Restore disabled iPhone data without iTunes backup with Qiling iPhone recovery software

If your iPhone is disabled due to physical damage, you can restore it using iPhone data recovery software like Qiling MobiSaver for iOS. This software offers three recovery modes: restoring from the iOS device, restoring from iTunes, and restoring from iCloud. You can choose the mode that suits your needs, such as restoring deleted files without a backup or selectively restoring wanted files from iTunes or iCloud without erasing.

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Step 1. Choose the Recovery Mode

Connect your iPhone to your PC, launch Qiling MobiSaver, choose the recovery mode "Recover from iOS Device" and click "Start".

Step 2. Scan iPhone and Find Lost Data

Qiling MobiSaver will automatically scan your iPhone and find present and even some lost data for you, regardless of the model.

Step 3. Preview and Restore iPhone Data

You can recover lost data from your iPhone, including photos, videos, contacts, SMS, notes, voice mails, and other files, by selecting the desired data and clicking "Recover" to save it to a new location.

Reset disabled iPhone without iTunes via Siri (iOS 8.0-iOS12.1)

Apple's iOS has a loophole that allows access to a disabled iPhone without a passcode, but it won't erase data, and the process is a bit complicated.

Step 1. Activate Siri by long-press the Home button.

Step 2. You can ask Siri "What time is it?" or open the iOS clock app to see the current time.

Step 3. Tap on the clock icon.

Step 4. Add a New clock by tapping on the "+" icon.

Step 5. An interface will be popped up to ask you to choose a city, where you can type anything you want.

Step 6. Double-tap on the gibberish you write and choose "Select All."

Step 7. After completing the task, you will be shown several options such as cut, copy, define, and share.

Step 8. Tap on the "Share" from those options.

Step 9. To open the Message app, you will tap on the Message icon in the sharing window.

Step 10. To send an email, first type the recipient's email address in the "To:" field, then press the return button on your keyboard.

Step 11. Select the highlighted text and tap on the "+" icon.

Step 12. To create a new contact, select "Create New Contact" from the options, then tap on "Add Photo" and choose a photo to add to the contact.

Step 13. To unlock a disabled iPhone, open the Photos app, choose any album, and then press the Home button while the album is open. This will unlock the device.

The Bottom Line

If your iPhone is disabled, there are several methods to restore it without using iTunes. You can try using the built-in Find My iPhone feature, use a third-party tool like iMyFone D-Back, or use a USB cable to connect your iPhone to a computer and run a recovery tool. If these methods don't work, you can take your iPhone to an Apple store with proof of purchase for assistance.

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