How to Erase iPhone Without Passcode in 5 Simple Ways? (Step-by-Step)

Setting a password on iPhone protects our data from illegal access or even destruction by unauthorized people. But iPhone users may want to erase their iPhones in many situations:

• You want to sell, donate, or give iPhone to others.
• iPhone gets stuck, black/blue screen, locked or disabled.
• You forget the lock screen password and cannot access your iPhone.
• Clear the caches, temp files, or unnecessary data to free up more storage.
• You obtain a second-hand iPhone with a passcode.
• Make the system run smoothly.

Whatever the reason it is, this article will definitely guide you on how to erase iPhone without passcode. Here we go.

Part 1. How to Erase iPhone Without Passcode with iOS Unlock (A Few Clicks)

If you want to know how to erase iPhone without passcode or iTunes/iCloud, you need a professional iPhone unlock tool. iOS Unlock is the quickest way to erase an iPhone without a passcode and bypass the lock screen on iPhone/iPad in a few clicks.

Key features of iOS Unlock:

• Unlock the iPhone/iPad lock screen without a passcode in a few clicks.
• Support all types of lock screens - 4-digit passcode, 6-digit passcode, Touch ID, and Face ID.
• Remove Apple ID/MDM profile from iOS devices without password within seconds.
• Compatible with all generations of iPhone and iPad (iOS 18 supported), such as iPhone 16/15/14/13/12/11, etc.
• Safe and easy to use for everyone, and no tech knowledge is required.
• It has a simple interface and instructions in each step.

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Here is how to erase all data from iPhone without passcode using iOS Unlocker:

Part 2. How to Wipe iPhone Without Passcode with Coolmuster iOS Eraser (Permanently Unrecoverable)

Coolmuster iOS Eraser is another safe and easy way to erase iPhone. If your iPhone has previously trusted this computer, allowing it to detect your device without the need to unlock it, it is possible for you to erase your iPhone without a passcode using iOS Eraser. And it can permanently erase all data and ensure that privacy cannot be restored.

Main features of Coolmuster iOS Eraser:

• One-click to permanently erase all iPhone/iPad/iPod data without recovery, including private data, system settings, deleted files, etc.
• Support to permanently delete contacts, SMS, call logs, music, videos, photos, apps, app data, reminders, calendars, bookmarks, browsing history, voice memos, notes, iCloud & iTunes account settings, passwords, etc.
• Offer 3 security levels: Low level (erase data quickly), Medium level (erase data and overwrite with junk data), and High level (erase data and overwrite with junk data twice).
• Completely secure, read-only, simple and trustworthy.
• Widely compatible with all iPhones/iPads/iPods, including the latest iPhone 16.

Here is how to completely erase iPhone without passcode using iOS Eraser:

01Install and launch the iOS Eraser on your computer. Connect your iPhone to your computer using a USB cable.

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02If you have trusted this computer before, the program will start to recognize your device instantly. Next, click "Continue" on this program to move on. When this program detects your device successfully, you might see the main interface as below.

03Click the "Erase" button from the main interface > Tap the menu beside "Security Level" and choose a security level > Hit "OK" > Type "delete" into the blank to confirm > Click the "Erase" button > Select "OK" when it asks you to start the erasing process.

04When the erasing process is over, your iPhone will reboot automatically. Click "Try Again" on this program to reconnect your iPhone. Then, if you select the Medium or High level, the program will continue to overwrite your phone data immediately.

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Part 3. How to Reset iPhone without Apple ID Password with iCloud

If you have previously enabled Find My iPhone on your iPhone, you can use iCloud to remotely erase your iPhone without a passcode. However, you must remember the Apple ID which is used on the iPhone that you want to erase.

Here is how to erase iPhone without passcode and computer:

Step 1. Go to iCloud.com from a web browser on your computer or other devices and sign in to the website with the same Apple ID that you use on the iPhone you want to erase. Alternatively, you can also erase your iPhone from the Find My iPhone app on other devices.

Step 2. Click on "Find My iPhone" > "All Devices" > Select the iPhone you want to wipe.

Step 3. Tap "Erase iPhone" and enter the Apple ID's password to start the erasing process.

Part 4. How to Factory Reset iPhone without Password Using iTunes

If you've previously synced your iPhone with iTunes, you can directly use iTunes to factory reset your iPhone without a passcode. Once the reset is complete, you can restore your iPhone from a previous backup to recover your important files and data.

Here is how to erase everything on iPhone without passcode using iTunes:

Step 1. Launch iTunes on your computer and connect your iPhone to it with a USB cable.

Step 2. If you have trusted this computer on your iPhone before, click the iPhone icon on the top left panel and then "Summary" from the left sidebar.

Step 3. Click "Restore iPhone" from the right window and follow the instructions to wipe the iPhone without a passcode.

Part 5. How to Erase iPhone Without Passcode in Recovery Mode

You can also put your locked iPhone into recovery mode and reset it without needing the password. Follow these steps to factory reset a locked iPhone without a passcode in recovery mode:

Step 1. Turn off your iPhone and enter recovery mode according to the model:

• iPhone 8 and later: Quickly press the "Volume Up" button, quickly press the "Volume Down" button, then press and hold the "Side" button.
• iPhone 7/7 Plus: Press and hold the "Volume Down" button and the "Side" button simultaneously.
• iPhone 6 and earlier models: Press and hold the "Home" button and the "Power" button simultaneously.

Step 2. Connect the locked iPhone to your computer using a USB cable.

Step 3. When the "Restore or Update" screen appears, select "Restore". The software for your iPhone will begin downloading.

The Bottom Line

That's all about how to erase an iPhone without a passcode. If your iPhone has previously trusted the computer, it is recommended to use Coolmuster iOS Eraser, which can completely erase all data and ensure it cannot be recovered, making it an ideal choice for privacy protection. For cases where the iPhone does not trust the computer, iOS Unlocker is a better solution, offering powerful features to erase the device quickly without needing a passcode.

If you run into difficulties when erasing, feel free to let us know by leaving a comment below.

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