User Guide of iOS Unlocker

Introduction

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

Install and Register

Install

Step 1. Download Apeaksoft iOS Unlocker from the official website. You also can download the software by the link: https://downloads.apeaksoft.com/ios-unlocker.exe.

Step 2. Double click on the downloaded file. Then it will pop up the install window. Select the language first.

Step 3. The setup window will show up. You are recommended to close all applications before continuing the installation. Then click Next.

Step 4. Read the License Agreement carefully, and click Next to move forward.

Step 5. Click Browse to choose a save path to save the files about this program.

Step 6. After a few seconds, the installation will be completed. Click Finish to launch it.

Register

When you launch iOS Unlocker, the register window will pop up. Input the Email Address and Registration Code.

You can also click Menu > Register, or click the key icon on the top corner of the interface to open the registration window.

Note: After you purchased it 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 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. Remove Apple ID will erase all data on your iOS device.

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

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

4. 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 later

If your device is running iOS 12 or later, 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

With the Remove MDM mode, you can bypass the MDM lock and remove the MDM profile with simple steps. Before removing MDM, you should note that:

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 iOS device to your computer first. Launch the iOS Unlocker on a Windows computer.

Step 2. Remove MDM mode

Choose Remove MDM mode. Then, click Start to remove MDM. The program will continue the removal process. After that, click OK.

Situation 1. If Find My is disabled

If Find My is off, the MDM mode will be removed automatically.

Situation 2. If Find My is enabled

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

After removing MDM, your iOS device will restart automatically. Then, you can use it as a normal status.

Unlock iTunes Backup Password

Want to check, sync, or update the backup on your iOS device via iTunes? What to do if you forget the iTunes backup password? Please follow the steps below to use the Remove iTunes Backup Password option.

Step 1. Run iOS Unlocker

Connect your iOS device to a Windows computer first. Launch iOS Unlocker and choose Remove iTunes Backup Password mode. Then, click Start.

Step 2. Remove iTunes Backup Password

After starting, wait for a few seconds to finish the removal process. Then, the iOS device will restart, and you can use it normally. Finally, click OK.

Note:

1. Ensure that Find My is turned off.

2. Do not open iTunes during this process.

3. Your device will restart during the removal process.

After removing it, you can back up and view data without encryption. But you should note that the old backup with encryption cannot be accessed without an iTunes backup password.