Removing the screen lock on your iPhone can be useful if you prefer not to use security measures, like the passcode, Face ID, or Touch ID, to access your device directly. In fact, that makes it more convenient to access your iOS device if you intend to use it at home or in a private environment. This guide shares the proven methods to get rid of screen locks in various situations, including when you forgot the passcode.

Part 1: How to Remove Screen Lock on iPhone from Settings

The easiest way to remove the password from the screen lock on your iPhone is the Settings app. The prerequisite is that your device is still accessible and you still remember your lock screen passcode.

Step 1. Turn on your iPhone and run the Settings app.

Step 2. Tap the Face ID & Passcode or Touch ID & Passcode option.

Step 3. Enter your passcode.

Step 4. Tap the Turn Passcode Off button.

Step 5. Read the alert and choose Turn Off to confirm it.

Part 2: How to Remove Screen Lock on iPhone If Forgot Password

Way 1: How to Remove Screen Lock on iPhone via Erase iPhone

If you forgot your iPhone passcode, you will be locked out of your device. Since iOS 15.2, Apple has introduced the Security Lockout feature into iPhones. It offers the Erase iPhone or Forgot Passcode option for removing the screen lock on your iPhone, along with other data.

On iOS 17 and above

Step 1. Repeatedly enter a wrong passcode until the iPhone Unavailable screen appears.

Step 2. Tap the Forgot Passcode option.

Step 3. Choose Start iPhone Reset.

Step 4. Input your Apple Account password.

Step 5. Once your iPhone restarts, set it up again.

On iOS 15.2 and above

Step 1. Trigger the iPhone Unavailable screen with a wrong passcode.

Step 2. Tap the Erase iPhone option.

Step 3. Read the notification and tap Erase iPhone again.

Step 4. Type in the linked Apple Account password.

Way 2: How to Remove iPhone Lock Screen in Find My

With Find My iPhone or Find My iPad enabled, you can remove the iPhone lock screen on a borrowed Apple device. It means that you can complete the job even if you forgot your iPhone passcode.

Step 1. Open the Find My app on a borrowed Apple device.

Step 2. Sign in with the Apple Account and password associated with your iPhone.

Step 3. Go to the Devices tab and choose your device.

Step 4. Expand the bottom toolbar and tap Erase.

Step 5. Read the alert and tap Continue.

Step 6. Enter your phone number or ignore it and tap Erase.

Step 7. Input your Apple Account password and hit Erase again. This process will also factory reset your iPhone.

Way 3: How to Remove Lock Screen Password on iCloud.com

Another way to remove the lock screen password on your iPhone is iCloud.com. The precondition is that you have turned on Find My iPhone on your device before you forgot your iPhone passcode.

Step 1. Visit www.icloud.com/find in a web browser.

Step 2. Log in to your Apple Account and password.

Step 3. Choose your iPhone from the All Devices list.

Step 4. Once Apple tracks your device, click the Erase or Erase This Device button.

Step 5. Input your phone number and click Next.

Step 6. Click the Erase button to begin removing the lock screen password and other data.

Way 4: How to Remove Lock Screen on iPhone with a Computer

The Recovery Mode is another option to remove the lock screen on your iPhone if you forgot the passcode. This way requires a computer and a compatible cable. Even if your iPhone is disabled, this way is available.

Step 1. Connect your iPhone to your computer with a USB cable.

Step 2. Open iTunes on Windows or macOS Mojave and earlier. On macOS Catalina or later, run Finder.

Step 3. Put your iPhone in Recovery Mode:

On an iPhone without a Home button

• Quickly press and release the Volume Up button.
• Do the same thing to the Volume Down button.
• Hold down the Side button until your iPhone enters Recovery Mode.

On an iPhone 7/7 Plus

• Hold down the Volume Down + Side buttons together.
• When the Recovery Mode appears, release the buttons.

On an iPhone with a Home button

• Long-press the Home + Sleep/Wake buttons simultaneously.
• Let the buttons go after your iPhone enters Recovery Mode.

Step 4. Next, click on the Restore button to start removing the screen lock if you forgot your password.

Part 3: How to Remove Screen Lock on iPhone Without a Password

Apeaksoft iFoneKit iOS Unlocker is the ultimate way to remove the password from the screen lock on your iPhone or iPad when you forgot the password. The straightforward design simplifies the workflow, especially for ordinary people.

How to Remove Screen Lock on Your iPhone

Step 1. Install the iPhone unlock tool

Start the iPhone unlock software after installing it on your PC. There is another version for Mac. Choose the Unlock iOS Screen mode to continue.

Step 2. Link to your iPhone

Plug your iPhone into your PC with a Lightning cable. Make sure to trust this PC. Once the software detects your device, click the Start Now button to begin downloading the firmware.

Step 3. Remove iPhone lock screen

After the firmware is downloaded, click OK on the confirmation dialog. Then, press the Confirm Again button to verify the firmware. Next, the software will initiate the process.

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