How to Use iOS Unlocker

Introduction

Apeasoft iOS Unlocker is a tool for unlocking iOS screen, Apple ID and Screen Time passcode. It will quickly unlock your iPhone, iPad or iPad in seconds. No matter you encounter a screen passcode forgotten or Apple ID/iCloud account lost, you can turn to iOS Unlocker for help. Follow this guide to wipe iPhone passcode, remove Apple ID or find Scree Time passcode.

Install and Register

Install

Step 1. You can download Apeaksoft iOS Unlocker from the official website. Or you can get the Mac software by the link: https://downloads.apeaksoft.com/mac/ios-unlocker-for-mac.dmg.

Step 2. Drag the file icon to the Applications folder.

Step 3. Click the software icon from the Launchpad on Mac. You will be asked to click Open to confirm the safety. Then, you can enter the program.

Register

Step 1. When you open Apeaksoft iOS Unlocker at the first time, the register window will pop up. Or you can click Help from the top left of your computer screen. Select the Register option to enter the register window.

Step 2. Enter your Email Address and Registration Code directly. Then, click the Register button to access the full features.

Note: Once you purchased the iOS Unlocker successfully, the registration code will be sent to your email address that you filled in the order form.

Email Address: The email address that you fill in the order form.

Registration Code: A string of characters marked as Activation key, license code or KEYCODE(S) in the order confirmation letter you received after the successful purchase.

Unlock iPhone Screen Passcode

Wipe Passcode mode will help you solve the screen lock issues when you forgot iPhone passcode or iPhone is locked and can’t be used. Before using this mode to unlock your iPhone passcode, you need to know that:

1. Erasing the lock screen passcode will erase all your data.

2. Your iOS device will be updated to the latest iOS version.

3. Be sure that your iOS device is connected to computer all the time.

Step 1. Run iOS Unlocker

Launch iOS Unlocker and choose Wipe Passcode mode. Meanwhile, connect your iOS device to computer via a USB cable. Click the Start button to continue.

Step 2. Confirm device information

The the information of your iOS device will be loaded. Confirm the information on your own, and click the Start button to proceed.

Step 3. Download firmware

Then it will start downloading the firmware package. It will take some time, please wait patiently.

Step 4. Unlock iPhone passcode

After the firmware downloading is complete, click the Unlock button to wipe your screen passcode. Then you are required to enter 0000 to confirm the unlocking.

Unlock Apple ID/iCloud Account

With Remove Apple ID option, you can easily unlock Apple ID or iCloud account on your iOS devices. Before using this option, you need to be aware that:

1. The Remove Apple ID feature only supports activated iOS devices.

2. Remove Apple ID will erase all data on your iOS device.

3. Please make sure your device is connected during the process.

4. Don’t erase all content and settings on your device, or it will be linked to the original Apple ID permanently.

5. Don’t use iTunes to update or restore your device, or it will be blocked from the original Apple ID permanently.

Step 1. Launch iOS Unlocker

Launch iOS Unlocker on your computer, and choose Remove Apple ID mode. Connect your iOS device to computer, and tap Trust on your device to trust the computer.

Step 2. Remove Apple ID

Click the Start button to start removing the Apple ID and iCloud account associated to your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch. After that, iOS Unlocker will start removing your Apple ID and iCloud account.

Situation 1. If Find My is disabled

If Find My is disabled on your iOS device, iOS Unlocker will start removing your Apple ID and iCloud account right away. It may take moments to remove your Apple ID, please wait patiently.

Situation 2. If Find My is enabled

For iOS 11.3 or earlier:

If Find My iPhone is enabled on your device, you need to reset all settings on your iOS device. Just go to Settings > General > Reset > Reset All Settings. After you reset all settings, your iOS device will restart. Then the program will remove your Apple ID automatically.

For iOS 11.4 or later:

1. You need to make sure that you have turned on Two-factor Authentication on your device. To enable this service, please go to Settings on your device. Tap on [your name], select Password & Security, and locate Two-factor authentication.

2. Then turn it on. After that input 0000. Then you can confirm your device information before unlocking. Click the Start button to download the firmware package.

3. After downloading the firmware package, you need to enter 0000 again to confirm unlocking. Click on the Unlock button. Once your Apple ID is removed, you can follow the instructions to activate your device.

Unlock Screen Time Passcode

iOS Unlocker helps you unlock Screen Time passcode and retrieve Restrictions passcode. Before using Screen Time mode, you need to be aware of the following:

1. Remove Screen Time passcode requires you to turn off Find My iPhone option.

2. After removing Screen Time passcode, you need to reset your device without losing data.

3. iTunes is needed for scanning your device. Make sure iTunes is updated to the latest version.

Step 1. Run iOS Unlocker

After installation, run iOS Unlocker on your device. Select Screen Time mode to continue. Connect your iOS device to computer via a USB cable.

Step 2. Remove Screen Time passcode

Click the Start button to remove Screen Time passcode or Restrictions passcode.

Remove Screen Time passcode on iOS 12 or earlier

If your device is running iOS 12 or eralier, the program will start removing Screen Time on your device. Please wait patiently to remove Screen Time passcode.

Retrieve Restrictions passcode on iOS 11 or earlier

If your device is running iOS 11 or earlier and the iTunes backup is not encrypted, the program will start retrieving your Restrictions passcode on your device. If your iTunes backup has been encrypted, you need to decrypt the backup first.

After that, your Restrictions passcode will be retrieved in the program. You can use the passcode to reset the Restrictions passcode.

Unlock MDM Mode

The Remove MDM mode can help you remove the MDM lock and profile on iPhone & iPad. Just follow the quick steps here.

1. Removing MDM will not erase all data.

2. After removing MDM, the device will update to the latest iOS version.

3. If you enable Find My on your device, please input your iCloud password to reset your device after removing MDM.

Step 1. Run iOS Unlocker

Connect your iPhone or iPad to your Mac first. Launch and run the program on the Mac.

Step 2. Remove MDM mode

Select the Remove MDM mode. Then, click the Start button. The program will remove MDM. Finally, click the OK’ button.

Situation 1. If Find My is disabled

If Find My is off, the MDM lock on iOS device can be removed automatically.

Situation 2. If Find My is enabled

If Find My is enabled on your iOS device, you can follow the on-screen prompts to turn it off first.

After removing MDM, your iPhone or iPad will restart. And the iOS device will come to a normal status.

Unlock iTunes Backup Password

The Remove iTunes Backup Password mode can help you easily check, sync, or update the backup content via iTunes. If you forget your iTunes backup password, you can read the quick steps to wipe it.

Step 1. Run iOS Unlocker

Connect your iPhone & iPad to your Mac first. Launch the software and click Remove iTunes Backup Password . Then, click the Start button to proceed the next step.

Step 2. Remove iTunes Backup Password

Wait for a few seconds until the removal process is ended. Then, click the OK button. Your iPhone or iPad will restart in normal statue.

Note:

1.Ensure that Find My is turned off on your iOS device.

2.Do not open iTunes during the removal process.

After removing iTunes backup password, you can back up and manage data without encryption. However, you still cannot access the old backup with encryption without the iTunes backup password.