While lock screen passcode is an essential security measure on iOS devices, it is not indispensable. It means that you can remove the passcode from your iPhone or iPad. That allows you to access your device directly without any block. Furthermore, you can bypass the screen lock even if you forgot your passcode. Anyway, this guide tells you how to complete the job in various situations, including when using a disabled iOS device.

Part 1: How to Remove Password from an Accessible iPhone

The easiest way to get rid of a passcode on an iPhone or iPad is to disable the passcode on your device directly. Of course, the prerequisite is that you still remember your passcode and your device is accessible.

Step 1. Open the Settings app on your iOS device.

Step 2. Scroll down to find and tap the Face ID & Passcode or Touch ID & Passcode tab.

Step 3. Type your current passcode if prompted. Then tap Turn Passcode Off.

Step 4. On the confirmation dialog, press the Turn Off button.

Step 5. Now, you can turn on your iPhone and access the home screen directly.

Part 2: How to Remove Password from Locked iPhone via Find My

Find My is a feature that tracks iOS devices. If you have enabled Find My on your iPhone or iPad, you can remove the passcode from an iPhone when locked. This way will erase all data on your device. You'd better make a backup.

How to Erase Passcode from a Locked iPad on Another iPhone

Step 1. Turn on another iOS device and open the Find My app. You can install it from the App Store for free.

Step 2. Go to the Devices tab from the bottom and tap your locked iPhone or iPad. If you cannot find it, tap the + button and select Add AirTag or Add Other Item to scan your device. Then tap your device and type the password for your Apple ID.

Step 3. Swipe the toolbar upward to access all features, tap the Erase This Device button, and press Continue.

Step 4. Enter your phone number or tap the Erase button to skip this screen directly. Then, input your Apple ID password and tap Erase to erase the passcode from a locked iPhone or iPad.

How to Delete Passcode from Locked iPhone Online

Step 1. Visit www.icloud.com/find in a browser, click the Sign In button, and log in to Find My with your Apple ID and password.

Step 2. Click and expand the All Devices menu and choose your iPhone or iPad on the list. Then Find My should track your iPhone location on the map.

Step 3. Click the Erase This Device button on the pop-up dialog, and hit Next on the alert dialog. Then, type your Apple ID and password to authenticate.

Step 4. Wait until your device has been wiped. It will restart and display the Hello screen.

Part 3: How to Remove Password from Locked iPhone with iTunes

If you didn't enable Find My on your device, you can remove the forgotten password from iPhone 7 and other models with iTunes. The Restore feature allows you to bring the locked device to the factory status, including removing the screen lock passcode.

Step 1. Open the latest version of iTunes on a PC or macOS Mojave and earlier. For macOS Catalina or later, run the Finder app instead.

Step 2. Connect your iPhone to the computer with a compatible cable. Then, you will face two situations:

Situation 1: If your iPhone is working, trust your computer. Click the Phone button at the top left corner after detecting your device. Or choose your device name on the left side of Finder.

Step 3. Go to the Summary tab and click the Restore iPhone or Restore iPad button.

Step 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to erase the iPhone passcode and data.

Situation 2: If your iPhone or iPad is disabled, long press the Side button until the power-off screen pops up. Then, move the slider to shut it down.

Step 5. Next, put your iPhone or iPad in Recovery Mode:

For iPhone 8 and newer or iPad without a Home button, quickly press and release the Volume Up button, do the same to the Volume Down button, and deep press the Side button until the Recovery Mode screen appears.

For iPhone 7/7 Plus, hold down the Volume Down + Side buttons at the same time until the Recovery Mode screen pops up.

For iPhone 6s and earlier or iPad with a Home button, hold down the Home + Sleep/Wake buttons simultaneously to enter the Recovery Mode.

Step 6. A pop-up dialog will appear once iTunes or Finder detects your iOS device in Recovery Mode. Click the Restore button and follow the prompts to restore your locked iPhone or iPad.

Part 4: How to Remove Password from Locked iPhone with a Computer

The common ways to remove the passcode on an iPad or iPhone have prerequisites, such as enabling Find My or your Apple ID password. If they are unavailable, Apeaksoft iOS Unlocker is the best solution. It helps you get rid of the passcode on a locked iPhone or iPad without any requirement.

How to Remove a Passcode from a Locked iPhone/iPad

Step 1. Install iPhone password remover

Launch the best iOS passcode removal software after you install it on your PC. There is another version for Mac. Choose the Wipe Passcode mode. Hook up your locked device to your PC with a Lightning cable. Then, the software will detect your device automatically.

Step 2. Check device information

Click the Start button to enter the next window. Check the information on your device. If any item is wrong, correct it. Click the Start button to begin downloading the necessary firmware. It may take a while.

Step 3. Remove the iPhone passcode

After firmware downloads, click the Unlock button. When prompted, enter 0000 to confirm the action. The software will start removing the iPhone passcode immediately. This program can also remove MDM profile on your iOS devices.

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