Forgetting your iPhone passcode can be frustrating, but there are solutions available, especially for older iPhone models that can be unlocked using an emergency call screen. For newer iPhones, detailed guides can provide unlock solutions.
The solution only works for iPhones running iOS 6.1, allowing access to contacts, phone dialer, and photos after unlocking, but not all data on the device. It is not applicable for iPhones running iOS 6.1 or later, or for accessing the rest of the phone's data. Other solutions should be considered for these cases.
Steps to unlock iPhone with emergency call screen:
Step 1. To unlock your iPhone, enter any passcode and then tap "Cancel" on the iPhone passcode screen.
Step 2. Slide to unlock your iPhone again, and then tap"Emergency Call."
Step 3. To turn off your device, hold the Power button until the "Slide to power off" icon appears, then tap "Cancel".
Step 4. To quickly call for help in an emergency, dial 112 or 119, then click the emergency call button, followed by immediately clicking the "Cancel" button to prevent the call from going through. Finally, press the power button to turn off your screen.
Step 5. To turn on your iPhone, press the Home or Power button. Once the screen is on, simply slide your finger across the screen to unlock it.
Step 6. To turn off your iPhone, hold the power button for 3 seconds and tap the "Emergency Call" option before the "Slide to turn power off" screen appears, allowing you to unlock your iPhone.
If your iPhone is running iOS 10 and has active internet, you can unlock your device using Siri.
Step 1. To get the current time using Siri, simply long press the home button and ask "What's the time now?"
Step 2. Once the clock icon appeared, click it, then Siri will display the local time.
Step 3. Then, you will see a World Clock with some small icons, as the following picture shows. Justclick on the plus sign in the upper right corner.
Step 4. You will see a search box, type any characters in it and select all those characters.
Step 5. Select the Message.
Step 6. From the message page, tap any character in the "To" field and tap "return" from your keyboard. This will allow you to send the message to the selected character.
Step 7. You can simply press the side button and enter your passcode or use Face ID or Touch ID to unlock your iPhone. There is no need to press the Home button.
If you're looking for a more accessible and convenient way to unlock your iPhone, you might want to consider the Qiling MobiUnlock software. This professional and reliable tool can remove various types of locks, including 4-digit and 6-digit codes, Touch ID, and Face ID, making it a useful solution for a range of scenarios.
To unlock an iPhone with Qiling MobiUnlock:
Step 1. Download and open Qiling MobiUnlock,and then select "Unlock Screen Passcode."
Step 2. To connect your iPhone to a computer, ensure that your iPhone is unlocked and connected to the computer via a USB cable. Open iTunes on your computer and click on the "Start" button to begin the process.
Step 3. Check your device model and click "Next" to download the latest version of firmware for your device. If the firmware has been downloaded already, select the package manually.
Step 4. After downloading or selecting the firmware, click "Unlock Now." A new window will pop up, requiring you to enter the necessary information. Simply fill it out and click "Unlock" again to remove your iPhone password.
Step 5. The iPhone will be reset to its factory settings, removing any existing data, passwords, and settings. This process can take some time to complete, depending on the amount of data stored on the device. Once the process is finished, the iPhone will restart and be ready for use with a new set of settings and passwords.
If you've synced your iPhone with iTunes on a computer, you can restore it from that computer, erasing all content and settings, but a backup is still useful. To unlock your iPhone with iTunes, follow these steps.
Step 1. Put your iPhone or iPadin recovery mode.
iPhone with FaceID, iPhone SE (2nd Generation), iPhone 8/8 Plus: Quickly press the Volume Up button, quickly release the Volume Up button, quickly press the Volume Down button, quickly release the Volume Down button, and then press and hold the Side button until the Apple logo appears.
iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus:Press and hold the Volume Down and Sleep/Wake button at the same time. Hold them until the Apple logo appears on the screen, then release both buttons.
iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, or iPhone SE (1st Generation): To restart your iPhone, press and hold both the Home button and the Sleep/Wake button at the same time. Keep holding them until you see the Apple logo on the screen, then release the buttons.
Step 2. Restore your iPhone or iPad.
Step 3. Set up your iPhone as new.
To unlock an iPhone, you can use the Find My feature, which allows you to remotely erase your device, including your passcode, as long as you've previously enabled Find My and have an active internet connection on your iPhone or iPad. This solution can help you regain access to your device.
Step 1. To access iCloud.com, start by opening the website on your computer. Then, log in using your Apple ID and password.
Step 2. To view all devices linked to your Apple ID, go to "Find My" and select the "All Devices" option. This will display a list of all the devices that are connected to your account.
Step 3. Select your locked iPhone or iPad.
Step 4. Choose"Erase iPhone."
Step 5. Click on the "Erase iPhone" button to erase the iPhone.
To unlock an iPhone, if it's running iOS 6.1, you can use the emergency call screen, but for other iPhones or iPads, you'll need to try one of the other four solutions.