How to Factory Reset iPhone Without Apple ID Password in 5 Ways?

Category: Unlock iPhone

November 8, 2024 4 mins read

To sell or give away your iPhone, you may need to factory reset it to prevent data leakage. Or, if you've got a second-hand iPhone, you may want to erase all its content and settings so as to start fresh.

Actually, iPhone has a build-in feature to erase an iPhone, but it requires an Apple ID password, which is a problem to many users who don't know or have the password. So, you may wonder: How to factory reset iPhone without Apple ID password?

To address this question, this guide introduces some effective methods to reset iPhone without Apple ID password. Let's read on!

Before delving into each method of how to factory reset iPhone X/11/12/13/14/15/16 without Apple ID password, you can go through the pros and cons of each method.

Features	LockWiper	iTunes	Settings	iforgot	Apple Support App
Rating	9.5	8.1	7.3	7	6.8
Need Screen Password
Pre-synchronized iTunes
Risk	No risk, 100% secure	iOS crashing	No risk	No risk	No risk
Success Rate	99%	85%	75%	70%	65%
Ease of use	Simple, 3 steps	Difficult	Simple	Difficult	Difficult
Requirements	A computer	Disable Find My	Disable Find My	Email address + phone number	Email address + phone number

Apple ID password is always required when you try to factory reset the iPhone, and it can be a problem if you don't have the password. So, how to erase iPhone without Apple ID password?

One of the best options is using this iOS reset tool - iMyFone LockWiper, which can easily factory reset iPhone without Apple ID password and delete the old Apple ID account without using password, all in just 5 minutes!

Key Features of iPhone Factory Reset Tool:

• No Restrictions: Easily reset iPhone without Apple ID password, whether Find My is enabled or disabled.
• Completely Reset: Remove Apple ID and iCloud account after the reset, delete any trace from your iPhone.
• New Experience: You can use the iPhone as new and add a new iCloud account after factory reset.
• 100% Secure: Unlock Apple ID account and make sure that iPhone won't be tracked or blocked by the previous account even if it's an used device.
• Time-saving: 5 minutes only to erase all iPhone's content and settings from your iPhone.
• Full Compatibility: All iPhone and iOS versions are supported, including the latest iPhone 16 and iOS 18.

Follow steps to see how to erase iPhone without Apple ID password via LockWiper.

Step 1: Download and install LockWiper on your computer, launch it to choose Unlock Apple ID on the main interface.

Step 2: Connect your iPhone to the computer via a USB cable, confirm the information and click the Start button for LockWiper to begin factory resetting your iPhone by unlocking the Apple ID.

Step 3: Once the process completes, it means you've successfully factory reset iPhone without Apple ID password. Set up your device and start fresh!

Steps involved are quite simple, right? Now you can free download the software to wipe iphone without Apple ID, then create a new Apple ID or use another account to set up your device!

iTunes is also a nice option when you need to do an iPhone factory reset without Apple ID. As a common method, using synced iTunes can help you erase iPhone without Apple ID password with ease.

However, there are a few conditions you need to fulfill before using this method, let's take a look.

Prerequisites for Using iTunes

• iTunes must be up to date.
• iTunes must have synced your iPhone before.
• The Find My on your iPhone must be turned off.

Step 1: Launch iTunes and connect your iPhone to the computer. When your device is detected, select your device, click Summary on the left sidebar, then click Restore iPhone button.

Step 2: iTunes will prompt a window asking you to confirm the next step. Click the Restore and Update button for iTunes to reset your iPhone without Apple ID.

When the process completes, your iPhone will be restored to factory settings and become a new device. However, there will be a situation when the device can't be detected by iTunes, if you are experiencing this then browse the solution below.

If iTunes can't detect the iPhone, you need to put it in Recovery Mode first, then reset it with iTunes.

Step 1: Connect your iPhone to the computer and follow steps below to put it in recovery mode.

For iPhone 8 or later: Press and quickly release the Volume Up button > Press and quick release the Volume Down button > Press and hold the Side button until the recovery mode screen appears.

For iPhone 7 or 7 Plus: Press and hold the Volume Down button and Side button together. Don't release them until the recovery mode screen appears.

For iPhone 6s or earlier: Press and hold the Home button and Side button together. Release them when you see the recovery mode screen.

Step 2: After entering recovery mode, your iPhone will be detected, then you can repeat the above steps again for iTunes to reset iPhone without Apple ID.

If you don't want to use a computer to erase iPhone without Apple ID, then you can access iPhone's Settings to reset iPhone without Apple ID password or computer. However, to make this method work, you have to follow two requirements as well.

Prerequisites for Using iTunes

• You must enter the screen password to access the home screen.
• The Find My feature on your iPhone must be disabled.

Step 1: Launch your Settings app, then go to General.

Step 2: Click Transfer or Reset iPhone > Erase All Content and Settings.

Step 3: Click Continue and enter your screen passcode when prompted to proceed.

Wait for your iPhone to reset itself without iCloud password, but if you don't know the screen password or the Find My is on, this method won't suit you.

iMyFone LockWiper

This Settings method should work perfectly if you can meet the two requirements.
However, if you don't know the screen password or can't turn off the Find My feature, please free download LockWiper, it can reset an iPhone without Apple ID password or screen password.

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If you're the original owner the iPhone but you just can't remember the Apple ID password, you can try to reset iPhone to factory settings without Apple ID by creating a new password for your account.

This method requires that you remember the email address and the phone number that are linked to your Apple account. Let's see how to do.

Step 1: Go to the official website of Apple for resetting iPhone Apple ID password, click Reset Password to proceed.

Step 2: Enter the email address or the phone number that is associated with your Apple ID account. Then, type the characters in the image to continue.

Step 3: If you choose to enter the phone number that is registered to your Apple ID, now you should enter the email address to continue.

Step 4: After entering the email address, you can see the following window. Follow the instructions to check out the message that is sent to your device that has signed in the iCloud account.

Step 5: On your device, tap Allow for it to reset your Apple ID password.

Step 6: When the Apple ID password is reset, you can go to the third solution to factory reset iPhone but with the Apple ID password that you just changed.

If you can't regain access to your account by resetting the password on the web, you can use other device to download the Apple Support app from the App Store to try to reset the Apple ID password.

Also, this method works only when you have access to your trusted phone number, the one that is linked to your Apple ID account. If you can meet this demand, follow steps below to continue.

Step 1: Use another device to download the Apple Support app from the App Store.

Step 2: Choose your device from the My Devices tab.

Step 3: From the list, find the Passwords & Security option, tap Reset Apple Account password and tap the Get Started option.

Step 4: Down there, click the Help Someone Else option, enter your email or phone number to proceed.

Step 5: The following steps are exactly the same as those in the last solution. Follow the same steps to finish resetting your Apple ID password.

Through these two methods, you should learn better on how to factory reset iPhone without iCloud password.

Tips

You can check here to learn more details about how to reset your Apple ID password.

1 How to factory reset iPhone when locked?

You can use the Apple ID password reset iPhone feature to erase it. That will delete all your data and settings, including the passcode. Later, restore your data and settings from the backup.

2 How to reset iPhone without Apple ID password?

You can erase iPhone without Apple ID by the Recovery Mode. Press the Home button and Wake/Sleep button until the Recovery screen appears.

Then press the Volume Down and Wake/Sleep buttons. This may slightly differ on various iPhone versions. Then click OK on the pop-up window in iTunes > Summary > Choose Restore iPhone.

3 How do I get rid of someone else's Apple ID on my iPhone?

Do an Apple ID password reset to clear a previous owner's Apple ID on your iPhone. Open Settings and tap [previous owner's name].

Next, scroll to the bottom of the screen and hit the Sign Out tab. Then enter the Previous owner's Apple ID password.

4 Why am I being asked to reset my Apple ID password?

Your iPhone may keep asking you to reset Apple ID password when it's running on an outdated iOS version.

To solve this issue, go to Settings > General > Software Update and check out for any available iOS update. Finally, tap the Download option and install an iOS update that's available.

That's all about how to factory reset iPhone without Apple ID password. Among all the methods, we recommend iMyFone LockWiper, because it can help you reset iPhone without Apple ID password nor screen password. Just free download it to have a try, you can get a brand-new iPhone instantly!

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