What to do when you forgot your iPhone password. What to do if you forgot your iPhone or iPad lock password
Users of Apple devices sometimes face the problem of how to unlock an iPhone/iPhone (4s, 5, 5C, 5S, 6, 6 Plus) if the password is forgotten, using ITunes, iCloud, using the function " Find iPhone" And " Recovery Mode" Any mobile device Apple, be it a phone, tablet or player, operate under a single operating system. Accordingly, the problems are similar.
One problem can mean several problems at once, for example, sometimes there are problems with the well-known Find iPhone service, in addition, phones are sometimes tied to a specific operator. Each problem requires a separate analysis and a substantive approach to solving it.
B SIM card locking needed to ensure that the phone is used only with a specific operator. In most cases, this is used in the USA, when the cost of the contract along with the phone is much less than a free phone. For a significant discount, up to a price of one dollar, you have to pay with a ban on using SIM cards from other operators.
After global update operating system up to version 7, the visual components of the shell have changed, and an option has appeared to minimize the theft of mobile equipment. It's about about the “Find IPhone” service, which does not involve resale to third parties. In case of purchasing a used phone, if the original owner sells it with the included Find My iPhone feature(without unlinking from your account), the gadget will be blocked for the new user.
For this reason, service centers have begun to operate offering iPhone unlocking services, but only some of them actually solve the problem. Apple technology is one of the most complex and repairing the hardware of a smartphone can only be done by someone who has specialized tools and knowledge in this area. With all the security of the phone, forgotten password is not yet a sign that it needs to be repaired, since there are ways to unlock an iPhone/iPhone yourself, even without knowing the intricacies of the OS.
Methods to unlock iPhone/iPhone (with iOS 7, 8, 9) without a password yourself
The simplest lock that exists is the iPhone screen password if it is forgotten. There are several ways to unlock your iPhone/iPhone (4S, 5, 5C, 5S, 6, 6 Plus):
Reset iPhone/iPhone password using iTunes
Unlocking an iPhone (iPhone screen) using iTunes is the most common method. It is suitable for those users who have previously synchronized with iTunes and, accordingly, have a backup copy of data saved on their computer, which can be used to solve the blocking problem.
The instructions are very simple, and if you are already familiar with managing iTunes, then there should be no problems:
- connect iPhone to computer using a USB cable;
- Open the connected device in iTunes and click the " Restore iPhone».
Everything is done automatically; you don’t need to confirm anything on your phone or computer.
Reset iPhone/iPhone password via iCloud
You can unlock an iPhone via iCloud yourself very quickly, only for this method several components must coincide at once: Access to Wi-Fi networks and a smartphone connected to it or an Internet connection via a mobile network(with available mobile network the device is configured independently), and also pre- activated “Find iPhone” service. If the phone has these necessary components, then:
- go to the iCloud service and enter “ Apple ID" And password;
- go to section " Find iPhone»;
- after logging into the iCloud service, select the required device (at the top);
- After this, you need to click on the icon with the name and then select the button to the right “ Erase iPhone»;
- the system will require you to enter a password for Apple ID;
- the reset process will start, as a result, all data will be deleted (the display on the smartphone will first go dark and later the logo will light up);
Unlocking (password reset) iPhone/iPhone using recovery mode
If you have not previously synchronized with iTunes and the " Find iPhone" has not been activated, then you will not be able to reset the password from the iPhone/iPhone yourself using the first two methods; all you have to do is use the recovery mode. As a result, information from the device, settings and password will be erased. To do this you need:
- connect your iPhone to your computer via a USB cable and launch iTunes (download the latest version) ;.
- then press and hold the buttons “ Inclusion"(sleep/waking) and " Home"(Home) until the device logo appears and then the recovery mode appears in the form of a sign, where select the “ Restore".
Depending on your device, iTunes will begin installing iOS on your device. If during recovery the iPhone for some reason exits the mode (full recovery will not be completed) or the process lasts more than 15 minutes, it is recommended to try again.
When the recovery is completed successfully, you can begin installing individual settings.
Unlinking via support
If the phone was purchased abroad and therefore remained tied to a foreign operator mobile communications(SIM card), then the approach should be different. This is the most common type of blocking. Resetting the settings to factory settings and then restoring from a backup will not bring any results. The way out of the situation is longer and more complicated, and no one can guarantee that you will be able to untie the iPhone successfully.
All attempts to circumvent the contractual binding are accompanied by great difficulties. You can try to make an official appeal to the operator who set this restriction. Regarding the USA, we can say that greatest distribution The operators Sprint and AT&T received it there, but this needs to be clarified separately.
A lot of criteria must match to allow you to unlink your phone. Key ones:
- the term of the contract agreement with the operator (two years) must have passed at the time of contacting him;
- there should be no debts for communications;
- no violations or blacklists;
- availability of a receipt from the store where the device was purchased.
You can entrust this process to an experienced specialist who deals with the problem of linked iPhones by IMEI.
Via R-SIM
It must be said right away that for this unlocking a chip with a tray is purchased R-SIM, where the new SIM card will be inserted. 
Before purchasing it, the phone model and version of the operating system are specified, as well as which operator is to be unlocked. The pricing policy here is quite simple - the higher the OS version, the higher the cost of this chip. In addition, it will not be possible to update the operating system, otherwise the procedure will need to be performed all over again, from purchasing a chip, etc.
The only positive aspects are the independence from the type of operator, as well as the low price when compared with the official unlocking method. It’s better to immediately look for phones that are not linked, then similar problems will not be.
Removing Activation Lock
There is also blocking by Apple ID - a function that is not disabled “ Find iPhone» from a purchased used iPhone, if the previous owner of the device forgot or deliberately did not unbind. If we are talking about such a binding, then you need to prepare for some difficulties.
- You can try to contact the old owner and ask him to untie him Apple ID turning off Find My iPhone feature.
- If this is not possible - contact the developers, but to do this you need to find a box and a receipt. You will need to prove that the iPhone is not stolen by sending a photo of it and the box.
How to unlock iPhone if you forgot your Apple ID
If you find yourself in a situation where you have forgotten your Apple ID password or lost it, you have to remotely prove your ownership of this device. How to unlock iPhone/iPhone (4s, 5, 5C, 5S, 6, 6 Plus) if you forgot your password? You will need to contact support if you have A copy of the purchase receipt, box and the device itself are available. You must take a photo of these items and send it to the support service by email, thereby proving your ownership.
You will need to go through this procedure even if the password is forgotten by the original owner of the device. Storing your password on the same computer will help you avoid this. If there is an intention to sell the phone, then you need to take care of the decoupling yourself.
Conclusion
This article describes the available options for unlocking an iPhone/iPhone (4s, 5, 5C, 5S, 6, 6 Plus) if you have forgotten the password, yourself: via iTunes, iCloud, using the “Find iPhone” function and “Recovery Mode”. All these methods are recommended technical support developer.
To avoid these problems:
- You need to store your account passwords in a safe place, for example, on your computer or in a notepad.
- The receipt received upon purchase cannot be thrown away.
- Before purchasing a used phone, you should check whether there is a SIM card block or Apple ID binding with the “Find My iPhone” function not disabled.
If you have forgotten your iPhone password, restoring it will not be difficult. There are several effective ways restoration, which will be discussed in the article. Before tackling the problem directly, it should be noted that on the iPhone it is possible to install two keys:
- input;
- restrictions password.
They perform different functions, and they also need to be thrown off in different ways. Therefore, let's look at what to do if you forgot the password on the lock screen and the restriction key on your iPhone.
Recovering the input key
The password on the lock screen is effective method protecting the entire contents of the gadget from third parties. However, if the owner of the phone forgot it, then all the functionality of the iPhone will be closed to him.
You cannot change the input key if you lose it - you can only reset it. And to do this, you will have to completely reset the installed operating system. There are two ways to restore factory settings on an iPhone 5, 5s or other model:
- using the recovery environment Recovery Mode;
- via DFU.
In both the first and second cases, all data stored on the phone will be completely deleted. So if you haven't created backup copy system in iTunes or iCloud, which means there is no way to recover erased files. That is why it is recommended to periodically backup the system.
The principle of resetting the input key via Recovery Mode and DFU is practically the same. Therefore, as an example, we will carefully analyze how to restore access to your iPhone if you have forgotten the password for the lock screen, through Recovery Mode.
After resetting the settings, you will need to activate your iPhone. You can set up your phone like new in iTunes, or restore all user information using a previously created backup. If there is a backup, select the second or third option. 
Restrictions password recovery
To protect applications installed on iPhone and their settings from accidental deletion, a restriction password is used. By activating this protective function, you no longer have to worry that, for example, your children, while playing on the phone, will accidentally erase important information.
If the user has forgotten the restriction key on the iPhone, then he will be unable to not only remove previously installed programs from the phone, but also install new ones. And this is already quite serious.
Unlike the login password, you can change the restriction key on any iPhone (4, 4s, 5, 5s, etc.) without a full system rollback. To do this you need:
- Get the iBackupBot program and install it on your PC. This can be done absolutely free.
- Connect your iPhone to your PC and launch iTunes.
- Create a backup of your phone. To do this, you need to right-click on our device and select the appropriate procedure.
- After backing up the data, run the iBackupBot utility and use it to open the folder with the newly created backup.
- To change the restriction password that the user has successfully forgotten, you need to find the file indicated in the figure in this folder and open it.
- A window with a set of commands will appear in front of you. To change the key, you need to enter two lines into this document, which are highlighted in green in the image. The insertion location is also shown in the figure. Instead of four zeros, you can enter any other numbers. This will be the new code to which the old one needed to be changed.
- After editing the file you need to save it. iBackupBot can be closed.
- We log into iTunes again and use the “Restore from copy” procedure to flash the iPhone using the modified backup.
The modern user has to deal with a bunch of electronic personal accounts, and therefore it is not at all surprising when the password to one or another account is suddenly forgotten. However, it's one thing if you don't remember secret code to access any forum - here, as a rule, everything is very simple - contact the administration, receive it by email specified during registration, New Password and the problem is solved. But what to do if you forgot your iPhone password? Fortunately, in most cases this situation can be dealt with easily and without consequences.
In this article we will tell you how to unlock an iPhone 5. Let us immediately note that these recommendations will also answer the question of how to hack an iPhone 5S, and, in fact, any other model of an Apple smartphone, even SE.
We will consider three situations:
- Screen lock
- Blocked Apple ID
- Operator blocking
So, let's begin…
In this case, the actions depend on whether you stored a backup copy of all data, and if you did, where - in iTunes or iCloud. Let's consider all three cases and start with the most optimistic - those situations when a backup copy is saved.
iTunes
So, what to do if you forgot your iPhone 5 screen passcode and the backup copy is stored in iTunes. We will reset the password as follows:
- We connect the smartphone to the PC.
- Load iTunes and wait for the device to be identified.
- We go to the “Overview” section, in the menu on the right we find the “Restore iPhone” button, click it.
- All! Nothing more is required from us - the program will automatically erase the password and all other data from the smartphone, but then restore the data from the backup copy in the same automatic manner.
When the procedure is completed, you can disconnect your smartphone from your PC and start using it as usual.
iCloud
If the backup is stored in cloud service iCloud, the recovery procedure will be more difficult, but not much. How to remove the screen lock on iPhone 5 in this case? The instructions are:
The backup was not saved
If you forgot your iPhone password and didn’t keep a backup copy, this situation is very depressing, but not hopeless. Yes, you won’t be able to recover the data, but you will get access to your smartphone. So what to do? Here are the instructions:
By the way, if you once set a restriction password on your iPhone (a special code to prohibit certain actions on the device) and forgot it, and now you are wondering how to reset the restriction password, you can use the method described above.
How to unlock iPhone if you forgot your Apple ID password?
Apple ID is Account user of i-technique, with the help of which the latter gains access to all “Apple” services - App Store, iTunes, iCloud, etc. This means that if the password to the Apple ID on the iPhone is forgotten, the actions of the owner of the device will be extremely constrained.
Is there a way out of a situation where the Apple ID password is forgotten? Yes, and not just one, but two!
Password recovery via email.
When registering an Apple ID, the user specifies an email - this requirement is mandatory, and it will save you if you suddenly forget your password. The recovery procedure looks quite simple:
- Go to the “Settings” menu from your iPhone, then “iCloud” and click on the link “Forgot your Apple ID or password”?
Password recovery using security questions.
This password recovery method will come to the aid of those who, when initially setting up their smartphone, set a number of security questions and remember the answers to them. In this case, unlocking the iPhone will look like this:
- Go to the “Settings” menu on your iPhone, then “iCloud” and click on the link “Forgot your Apple ID or password”?
Attention! The device must be connected to the Internet.
Exceptional cases
Don't have access to your email and forgot the answers to your security questions?
Of course, we understand that a situation where a user does not remember the answers to security questions and also does not have access to the email specified when registering an Apple ID can also happen. So what? You never know how many absent-minded people there are! How to crack the password in this case? There is only one way left - contact Apple support and somehow prove that the iPhone you want to access belongs to you - in such a situation, the saved box and receipt will save you.
Did you buy an iPhone secondhand?
What if the situation is completely sad? You bought an iPhone second-hand, and the owner accidentally or intentionally did not sign out of his Apple ID. You don’t have a receipt or a box, and, of course, you don’t have access to the previous owner’s mail, not to mention the answers to security questions... How to remove the password from the iPhone then? Unfortunately, in this situation, you can only try to contact the previous owner and ask him to unlink the Apple ID. Otherwise, the Apple ID of the device will be blocked for you forever.
Found your iPhone?
How to unlock the Apple ID of a found iPhone? Is it even possible to reset the password on an iPhone if it is not yours? Unfortunately, if you cannot prove to the support service that the device belongs to you, the likelihood of unlocking an iPhone 5S or any other Apple smartphone is almost zero.
Of course, some folk craftsmen can promise you that they know how to hack Apple ID, but most likely, you will simply waste money, so the best thing that a person who finds an iPhone can do is return it to the owner - get 1000 points towards karma!
How to hack an iPhone 5 locked by an operator?
Well, if we’re talking about second-hand iPhones and craftsmen, it’s time to answer the question - how to unlock an iPhone 5 or any other Apple smartphone that is programmed to work with only one operator.
As you probably know, in the US, iPhones are often programmed to work with one operator; such devices force the user to deal only with this same operator, but they are much cheaper. Well, this is great for Americans, but often these locked smartphones, bought for next to nothing, are sold by scammers in Russia for very good money. Is it possible to remove such a block? Let's try!
R-SIM
It’s worth saying right away that you don’t need to carry out the procedure for decoupling from the operator yourself; here it’s better to turn to a professional, because not everyone will be able to properly disassemble the device. You, however, will have to pay not only for the services of a specialist, but also for the so-called R-SIM - a chip that allows you to unlock the device.
R-SIM is purchased for a specific model, which means that you won’t be able to unlock iPhone 5C and iPhone 5s with one chip. Moreover, R-SIM is configured for a specific version of the operating system, which means you will no longer be able to update after unlocking. More precisely, you can, but after that you will need to buy a new R-SIM and again contact a specialist. Difficult? Yes! That's why it's important to be very careful when buying a device second-hand!
Official appeal
By the way, another way to unblock an operator is to write an official appeal to this operator and explain the situation. It is quite possible that they will meet you if:
- The mandatory contract has expired
- There are no debts for communication.
Let's summarize
As you can see, there are quite a few ways out of the situation when you forgot the password to the iPhone 5 and a locked smartphone is not such a terrible problem, if the device belongs to you - it is unlikely to be able to lock it, as they say, “tightly”. As you can see, forgetting is not so scary!
However, everything becomes much more complicated if you bought a smartphone secondhand, it is blocked, and you cannot prove that it is yours. So the main conclusion that you should draw from this article is that if you purchase a used smartphone, be sure to check whether the previous owner has signed out of Apple ID and whether the phone works with your operator’s SIM card!
If you are one of those who do not remember the iPhone code, then once you find out without a password, you can easily cope with this task. To do this, you need to be able to connect to a computer or laptop with iTunes installed.
Even if you have already entered the password incorrectly and the iPhone is locked, you can still synchronize it through iTunes. Before changing the code to enter the device menu, connect it to USB port using the included cable (detachable from charger). Be sure to synchronize your data so that you have the opportunity to restore it if it is lost if restored incorrectly.
To use a locked iPhone, you must sign in DFU mode. To do this, reboot the device as follows:
Simultaneously press the lock button and the Home key on the front panel for a few seconds;
When you see the apple-shaped logo on the screen, release the lock by holding the round center button;
Wait for the message about the need to synchronize with iTunes;
When your phone is found by the computer, you will see that it is in recovery mode;
Confirm your consent to this procedure.
To unlock your iPhone if , you need to wait a few minutes until synchronization is complete. The iPhone will return to DFU mode, but there will no longer be a security code on it.
The procedure for unlocking an iPhone without a password is simple, but quite lengthy. Often, users can’t stand it and disconnect the device from their laptop or computer. This should not be done, as if restored incorrectly, all your data may be completely lost. In addition, software malfunctions in the operation of the device may occur in the future.
If you forgot your password and don’t know what’s wrong, use the suggested method, since it’s impossible to unlock your iPhone without iTunes.
Other ways to unlock your iPhone if you forgot your password
So that you can navigate ineffective ways to restore an iPhone without a password, pay attention to the following.
Various sites report that there are bugs in the iOS operating system that allow you to bypass password protection if you do so. However, Apple has improved this gap, so hacking an iPhone without a password will not work in this way.
There is a method when using the IExplorer browser it is recommended to delete a file from security code, however, this option is unlikely to lead to the desired result.
Some inept users claim that you can change the password to if it is locked using the Find My iPhone application. However, this method is doomed to failure.
If you come across instructions that claim that you can unlock a password without iTunes, then you should not waste time using them, as they will be useless.
Users of the sixth version of iPhone sometimes have to deal with the problem of blocking their gadget. Prices for Apple devices have always been high and some people buy them on the black market at a lower price. Such devices almost always require unlocking. But it happens that a new gadget purchased from certified suppliers may become blocked. What to do in each individual case, and how to unlock the iPhone 6, is discussed in detail in this article.
One of the most common problems occurs when a user has forgotten the password on the iPhone 6. We are talking about a menu password that includes 4 digits. Often, if you forgot your password, the owner of the sixth iPhone model tries to find the right combination of numbers. The device provides only 6 attempts to find the desired combination, after which you don’t have to try to unlock the device this way.
What can be done in such a situation, and what can be done to return the smartphone to working condition? The first solution will be offered by the gadget itself, namely, connecting to iTunes. The iTunes application is probably familiar to every owner of an Apple gadget. This utility is multifunctional and helps out in many situations.
iPhone model version 6, how can you bring a locked device back to life using iTunes, steps:
- Using a USB cable, connect your phone to your PC or laptop.
- Turn off the phone.
- Switch to DFU mode by long pressing the “Power” and “Home” buttons.
- Then press and hold down only one button - “Home” until a message appears on the display indicating that the device is in recovery mode.
- Give your consent to the action by choosing one of the 2 solutions proposed by the program - recovery with basic settings and loss of all information or from a saved copy.
The second way to unlock an iPhone 6s or a simple six involves resetting the password using iCloud. In this way, you can block a gadget through the Find service. This method can also be effective, but problems often arise when using it. So, if the user cannot identify himself in the Apple system (forgot passwords, etc.), unlocking the iPhone 6s will become extremely difficult or simply impossible. He will have to prove that he is the owner of the gadget he has.
Finally, the third and most daring way to restore your iPhone if it is locked. But having decided to put it into practice, the user should know that all device data will be erased, and the phone’s memory will appear before him in its original form, as it was in the factory settings.
To use the radical method of unlocking your iPhone, you need to:
- Connect the device to WiFi or provide an output global network via cell.
- From another gadget, which must be functional and, of course, unlocked, log into iCloud in the search section.
- Wait for iCloud to find all available devices. Select your device icon and click “Erase” in the right window.
To confirm the transaction, the user will need to enter their Apple ID number. After this, the display will go dark and the device will begin unlocking. After this, the iPhone found by the iCloud system and selected by the user will be restored and completely reset to factory settings.
Important! After the procedure, the data is not permanently erased. Information is partially stored in iCloud. This is usually data such as contacts, messages, mail, etc. Therefore, it is recommended that every owner make a backup copy of the data stored on the iPhone at least once a month.
Block activation of iPhone 6 PLUS and other devices
This type of blocking is also common. As a rule, this is done through iCloud. Its essence is that with every change in the iPhone (when the gadget search function is erased or turned off, etc.), the owner of the device must enter the password and ID into Apple. This way the device is protected by the system from hacking and information theft.
To be calm about the data stored on the device, it is better to never disable this function. It’s better to spend a little time on the tedious procedure of entering a password than to later not be able to find a stolen or lost gadget.
It happens that the person selling a used phone does not specifically disable the search function, so that later he can report the honest buyer as a thief who stole his smartphone. Therefore, when buying a phone second-hand, you need to remember to ask the previous owner to disable this option in front of you. Disabling search will secure your purchase and will not require you to unlock the device in the future.
If you forgot your ID - Apple
Having forgotten the identification number and password, the user again faces the task of how to gain access to the gadget’s functions, which he cannot use in this situation.
You can find out your ID in iCloud airplane mode or by removing the SIM card from the device when turning on the cloud service.
Password recovery can be achieved through the mailbox address through which the device was once registered. Apple usually restores access, but sometimes the user is denied if the company suspects him of fraud.
Another option for password recovery is to send a request letter to the official e-mail of the manufacturer. Often the company provides support in difficult situations, but they may also ask for a lot of information - a copy of the receipt for the purchase of the device; numbers of those to whom the user made calls more often than others; list of application purchases for your device made in Lately and so on. They will also be required to present the packaging, which must remain intact and intact. Therefore, never throw away the packaging after purchasing an iPhone.
How to hack iPhone 6
Sometimes a user deliberately decides to buy a locked device, doing this because of the opportunity to save some money. Of course, after purchasing such a device, you will need to unlock it, which will be more like hacking.
The most common ways to unlock an iPhone six:
1 Waiting for contract completion (about 2 years). Although, it depends on how much time has passed since activation. Afterwards, the gadget can be easily unlocked via iTunes. But rarely does anyone agree to wait that long, because the iPhone was purchased for active use. 2 Contact technical support mobile operator. This is usually AT&T in the US. Most likely, the company will ask the user to provide some information - for example, the date of the contract, etc. The answer to this is that the contract was lost, and the user does not remember this date. In some cases, the operator meets halfway and helps in unlocking the gadget. Especially if the IMEI is known, the situation ends happily. By e-mail the company sends all the necessary information to restore the device.