How to factory reset locked iphone 12

Are you looking for how to factory reset your iPhone 12 without a passcode? You come exactly to the right article to reset all iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPhone 12 Pro(Max).

If you forgot your iPhone 12 passcode, you can’t unlock your iPhone screen. You may get your iPhone 12 saying iPhone is disabled, iPhone Unavailable, or iPhone Security lockout If you entered many wrong passcode attempts.

To factory reset iPhone 12 without a passcode, you can use Apple way, iCloud, or iTunes or you can use third-party software way. It depends on whether you meet the requirements to select from one of these tools. Among these solutions, the third-party software solution has the minimum requirements.

In this article, we’ll show you how to factory reset iPhone 12 without a password, including all iPhone 12 models under different conditions, step by step.

A factory reset of iPhone 12(all models) will remove the forgotten passcode, all the settings, and contents on your iPhone. Later you can use it. There is no other way but to reset it to factory settings unless you can remember the passcode. Later, your can restore your backups. Stay tuned for these smart solutions.

For cases with a stolen iPhone 12 hard reset, read Part 3. For other cases, read all resetting methods from Part 1 to Part 6 and choose the most convenient way for you.

Here’s a quick overview of what you’ll learn in this article:

• Part 1. Reset iPhone 12 without Passcode with software without iTunes.
• Part 2. Factory reset iPhone 12 without passcode without a computer via iCloud.com.
• Part 3. Reset iPhone 12 without passcode via iTunes on a computer (laptop included).
• Part 4. Reset iPhone 12 without the iCloud password.
• Things to Know before Factory resetting an iPhone 12.

Part 1. Unlock and Factory Reset iPhone 12 without Passcode or iTunes with a Computer via 3rd-party software.

A Disabled/Unavailable/Security Lockout iPhone 12(mini)/12 Pro (Max) Unlocking Supported.

Do you want to find a smart and simple way to hard factory reset your iPhone 12 without passcode without iTunes? You’ve come to the right place.

Among the best third-party software in the market, SD iPhone Unlocker takes over as our top pick to factory reset your iPhone 12(mini)/12 Pro (Max) without passcode through tests. It’s able to bypass the iPhone passcode and reset iPhone 12(mini)/12 Pro (Max) to factory settings simultaneously.

This SD iPhone unlocker can also bypass your disabled iPhone 12(mini)/12 Pro (Max) Password on your PC or Mac by factory resetting it. Follow the detailed onscreen directions to unlock a locked iPhone 12(mini)/12 Pro (Max). In this way, if your disabled iPhone 12(mini)/12 Pro (Max) won’t be recognized by iTunes, this software should unlock your device through recovery mode.

To use this software to reset your iPhone, free download and install it on your computer, either laptop or desktop. The program has both Windows PC and Mac Versions. Download the version that is suitable for your computer.

After installing it on your computer, launch the app.

Step 1: Hook your iPhone to the computer with the paired lightning to USB cable.

Step 2: Start the app. Head to Unlock Screen Passcode. Hit Start.

When your iPhone is active, you’ll come to the next page to click start to download firmware.

When your iPhone is disabled, you’ll be guided to put it in recovery mode or DFU mode as the screenshots shows.

Note: Follow the following directions to put your iPhone 12 in Recovery Mode when it’s disabled.  The software can detect the status of your iDevice and give you directions on the screen.

iPhone 12(mini)/12 Pro (Max) Reccovery Mode:

Press and quickly release the Volume Up button. Press and quickly release the Volume Down button. Then, press and hold the Side button until you see the recovery mode screen.

Step 3: Download the firmware to reset iPhone 12 passcode.

Wait for a few minutes. Later, you can set up your iPhone as new or restore your iPhone 12(mini)/12 Pro (Max) meticulously.

Video Tutorial for Factory Reset a Locked iPhone 12 without Password:

Part 2. Factory Reset iPhone 12 without Passcode without a Computer via iCloud.com.

Option 1. Open www.iCloud.com with a Browser.

No computer? Or with an unlucky stolen iPhone 12 not in your hand? This is a common problem while factory resetting iPhone 12(mini)/12 Pro (Max). You should probably reset your iPhone 12,12 mini or 12 Pro(Max) via iCloud.com. Through this method, you are able to erase your iPhone even if you don’t have physical access to your iPhone.

While there are several requirements to use this way:

• Find My iPhone is turned on.
• Your iPhone 12(mini)/12 Pro (Max) is connected to the internet.
• You have your Apple ID and password.
• A mobile phone, tablet, or other device that can surf the internet.

Tips: A borrowed phone, computer, or laptop is also okay. (Or through a computer in a local Apple store or verification service.)

1. Open the Find My iPhone application on the iCloud official site via address: icloud.com/find with your browser.
2. Sign in with your Apple ID credentials.
3. Click all devices and locate your iPhone 12(mini)/12 Pro (Max).
4. Click Erase iPhone.
5. When asked, enter your Apple ID password to confirm. Click Erase to proceed.

Option 2. Fix Resetting iPhone 12 without Passcode with Find My iPhone App on your other iOS devices.

Apple official offers this easy app way to use the iCloud Find My iPhone function as the webpage iCloud method alternative. Thus you can erase your iOS devices from one another. This is extremely helpful for users having multiple iPhones or iPads.

Do the following actions on your other iOS devices by logging into the same iCloud account to unlock the forgotten passcode iPhone 12.

To use the Find My app, your iOS system should be iOS 13, iPadOS 13, or later. Make sure you have your Apple ID and password.

Also, you should enable the Find My on your iPhone 12 with Wi-Fi or cellular data turned on your device.

Firstly, locate the Utilities folder or search in the App Library page to locate Find My, then tap the app icon to run it.

Locate your iPhone 12 or 12 mini, 12 Pro(Max) after opening the app on the Map.

Scroll down, then tap Erase this Device. Confirm by entering your Apple ID password to proceed. Go to Next, and Done.

Part 3. Reset iPhone 12 without Passcode via Connecting to Finder/iTunes with Computer (Laptop included).

Apple provides the free function to restore iPhone to factory settings on Finder or iTunes(no password).

If Find My iPhone is not disabled beforehand, refer to the Part 3 method.

On a Mac with macOS Catalina 10.15, open Finder. On a Mac with macOS Mojave 10.14 or earlier, or on a PC, open iTunes.

Plug your iPhone 12 into your computer with a USB cable first.

On Finder: Locate your iPhone 12(mini)/12 Pro (Max) from the menu on the left side. And Click Restore iPhone. When the window pops up, confirm Restore to proceed. If you’ve turned on Find My, you need to turn it out before you can click Restore.

On iTunes: Locate your iPhone 12(mini)/12 Pro (Max) after connecting the iPhone to the computer.

Click the iPhone icon on the top left. Then click Summary from the menu. Click Restore iPhone from the right side of the screen.

For a locked iPhone 12, please put it in recovery mode before connecting to the computer, and then let iTunes or Finder detect it and prompt you with a screen showing “Restore iPhone”.

Put locked iPhone 12 in recovery mode by pressing the buttons:

Press and quickly release the Volume Up button. Immediately press and quickly release the Volume Down button. Then, press and hold the Side button until you see the Recovery Mode screen. Connect it to the computer and restore it.

Part 4. Factory Reset iPhone 12 without the iCloud Password.

Unable to reset your iPhone without the Apple ID password?

This is very simple by using the same software in Part 3 – SD iPhone Passcode Unlocker(supports all iOS versions), which can not only remove the screen lock passcode but can also help to remove Apple ID without the iCloud password.

Note that SD iPhone unlocker only supports unlocking activated devices. To remove Apple ID via the program, your device must have been set up already.

If your device is running iOS 14 or later versions, the Two-Factor Authentication should be enabled to unlock Apple ID with this tool. And  Also please make sure that you have set up the screen lock passcode.

Step 1: Click the “Unlock Apple ID” module.

Do as the screen directions you to. Make sure you’ve enabled the two-factor authentication to proceed.

If Two-Factor Authentication is enabled on your iPhone, Tap Yes when the screen pops up asking you to proceed. Check Settings>Apple ID> Password & Security to see if two-factor authentication is on. If it’s off, turn it on then proceed with the software.

Hit Download to start downloading the firmware packages and wait for the extraction of the packages. when the firmware downloading is complete. Click Start to Extract.

Hit the Unlock button. Then Enter “000000” to Confirm and remove Apple ID. When finished, the app will show you a successful screen.

Step 5. Things to do after resetting iPhone 12 with this software – set up your iPhone 12:

You are able to reset your iPhone 12 whether Find My iPhone is enabled or disabled via this application.

• When Find My iPhone is on, after resetting the iPhone 12 with the software, it will remind you to set up your device and follow the onscreen directions to pass the iCloud activation lock page with the “Unlock with Passcode” action. On the next page, choose “Use Device Passcode” and enter your passcode to continue setting it up with any of your Apple IDs later.

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  When Find My iPhone is off, after resetting it, you will need to re-setup your iPhone 12(mini)/12 Pro (Max) in several clicks normally. No additional operations are needed.

You’ll end up with a factory set and data wiped completely iPhone 12, iPhone 12 min, or iPhone 12 Pro(Max). Make sure you have activated your iPhone before using the software.

After the whole process, you can change your Apple ID to a new one or create a new Apple ID to enjoy the full service of iCloud on your iPhone.

People Also Asked Questions & Answers:

Case 1. How to Factory Reset iPhone 12 without the Screen Time Password?

It’s easy to reset your iPhone 12 via tapping the buttons on the Reset functions from devices. But it probably needs you to enter two passwords to confirm the erasing, screen unlocking passcode, and the screen time passcode. If you have turned on the screen time password function, you can’t bypass being prompted to enter it.

What if you only know the screen locking password and forget iPhone 12 screen time password? Then, the problem comes here: when you forgot your screen time passcode on your iPhone 12, 12 mini, or 12 Pro(Max), how do you reset it?

We have explained it clearly in this article, Please move to How to Reset iPhone without Screen Time Passcode.

Case 2: How to Reset iPhone 12 with Password on Device.

Reset your iPhone 12(mini)/12 Pro (Max) via settings.

You should know your screen unlocking passcode or screen time passcode here (if you turn on the screen time passcode).

• Open Settings.
• Tap General.
• Tap Reset.
• Tap Erase All Content and Settings > Tap Erase Now.
• When prompted, enter your passcode, or later enter your screen time passcode if you turn on that password to confirm. If you’ve forgotten your screen time passcode, use Part 5, case 1 method.

Things to Know before Factory Resetting an iPhone 12(mini)/12 Pro (Max).

Distinguish Among iPhone 12 Soft Reset, Force Restart, Hard Factory Reset.

A hard reset will wipe your data and reset your iPhone to default factory settings, just like you buy the brand new one. If you only want to troubleshoot a minor problem or not a knotty one, we suggest you try soft reset or hard force hard restart iPhone 12(mini)/12 Pro (Max) first. A soft reset or force reboot won’t cause any data loss. If you would like a try, follow the directions.

Soft Reset your iPhone 12(mini)/12 Pro (Max).

Your iPhone 12 soft reset means it turns off and quickly back on.

• Press and hold either volume button and the side button.
• Drag the slider and toggle it to turn it off.
• To turn on the iPhone 12(mini)/12 Pro (Max), press and hold the side button until you see the Apple logo.

Force Restart iPhone 12 (Force Hard Reboot).

Your iPhone 12 force restart means it forcibly turns off and quickly back on.

Press and quickly release the volume up button, press and quickly release the volume down button, then press and hold the side button. When the Apple logo appears, release the button.

Hard Factory Reset iPhone 12, 12 mini, 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max.

Hard factory reset is the action to wipe all data on your iPhone 12 and restore your iPhone to factory settings like a brand new one. You can do a hard factory reset with tools among iCloud, iTunes, and third-party software.

Preparation before a reset – Back up your iPhone 12(mini)/12 Pro (Max).

If the soft reset or hard restart won’t solve your problems, back up your iPhone 12(mini)/12 Pro (Max) with iTunes, iCloud, third-party software, or cloud services before doing a factory reset.

Here you can refer to the backup methods:

How to Back Up Your iPhone.

In Which Cases Do You Want to Factory Reset Your iPhone 12 without Password?

1. Your iPhone 12 is locked and you can’t remember the passcode. Your iPhone says iPhone is disabled, iPhone Unavailable, or Security lockout, with try again in X minutes or without a timer.
2. Some people didn’t set it up previously and need a factory reset to re-setup. But they can’t access the reset function to reset without a password.
3. Some people find an old iPhone 12 which was not been used for a long time without knowing the password, but they need to reset it to reuse it.
4. Some people may have various problems to be resolved by resetting the iPhone 12 to default factory settings, but suddenly, muscle memory isn’t working.
5. Some people may have got a transferred, given away, or traded in iPhone 12/12 mini/12 Pro (Max) with an unknown password. Others may need to unlock the inadvertently locked iPhone 12/12 mini/12 Pro (Max), or unluckily reset the stolen one to avoid data leakage with the password being cracked or changed for a brute-force attack.

We hope this article helped you learn how to reset your iPhone 12 without a password(all iPhone 12 models). You may also want to see our guide on Security Lockout Must Knows, How to Bypass Screen Time Passcode, or How to Transfer Photos from iPhone 12 to PC, How to Reset iPhone without Password or Computer, iPhone is disabled won’t connect to iTunes, How to Factory Reset iPhone 11 without Passcode, and How to Factory Reset iPhone with Buttons.

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