4 Ways to Do Factory Reset iPhone Without Password [2025]

"Is it possible to factory reset iPhone XR without a password?"

As much as possible, we do not like doing any kinds of resets because this will really cause serious issues later on. One of the most dreaded kinds of resets is factory reset which totally wipes out the information we have stored on the device. Performing a factory reset will lose all data such as contacts, photos, videos and many more.

But why do we need to do a factory reset? Can you do a factory reset on iPhone even if you do not have a password?

In this article we will discuss and learn 4 ways to factory reset iPhone without password. Read along!

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Part 1. Reasons for Doing a Factory Reset on iPhonePart 2. Factory Reset iPhone with Buttons via Hardware Keys for FreePart 3. How to Reset iPhone without Password via iTunesPart 4. Factory Reset iPhone without Password and Computer via iCloudPart 5. Factory Reset iPhone without Password via FoneDog Toolkit [Easy&Safe]Video Guide: Easily Factory Reset Without PasswordPart 6. Conclusion

Part 1. Reasons for Doing a Factory Reset on iPhone

Performing a factory reset is not a simple task. Doing this method can cause severe impact on the device and with your data. However, we cannot avoid not doing a factory reset especially when we experience some unwanted scenarios that any of the below mentioned things happen:

1. Sell iPhone

2. Buy second-hand iOS device

3. Forgot the iPhone passcode

4. iPhone/iPad is disabled

5. iPhone/iPad is suffering from software and other phone issues

If your iPhone just freeze up, most people may choose to hard reset their iPhone.

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How to hard reset iPhone XR/ 11/ 12/ 13/ 14/ 15:

1. Press the volume up button and quickly release it
2. Press the volume down button and quickly release it
3. Then, press and hold the side button
4. Release the side button when the Apple logo appears

But what if you don't have a password? Are you able to factory reset iPhone without password? Or even factory reset the iPad without Apple ID password? This is a common scenario especially nowadays when selling second-hand iPhones is so easy. As we know, Apple is so sensitive and critical of data saving and sharing.

The answer is yes. We have carefully compiled the best and effective methods to factory reset iPhone without password in the next parts below.

Factory Reset iPhone without Password or Apple ID via iOS Unlocker

iOS Unlocker is a professional tool to factory reset your iPhone without needing a password or Apple ID. This software supports all iPhone/iPad models.

To reset your iPhone, follow the steps:

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1. Download and install iOS Unlocker on your PC.
2. Connect the iPhone to the computer.
3. Choose "Wipe Passcode".
4. Confirm your device information.
5. Click the "Unlock" button.

After that, your screen passcode will be removed and all data on your iPhone will be wiped. If you want to factory reset your iPhone without an Apple ID, simply choose "Remove Apple ID" from the very beginning.

Part 2. Factory Reset iPhone with Buttons via Hardware Keys for Free

Hardware keys are not just for navigation but also for resetting the device when the software part fails.

To factory reset iPhone 6 and the later model with buttons:

1. Press and hold Sleep/Wake + Home buttons altogether.
2. Continue holding until the iPhone restarts.
3. Release the buttons when the Apple logo appears.

This is so far the easiest way to perform a factory reset on the iPhone via hardware keys. If you still think it is too complicated to operate, iOS System Recovery could be your other choice. Aside from fixing iOS errors, it can also help factory reset iPhones without passwords within minutes.

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Part 3. How to Reset iPhone without Password via iTunes

The next step you can do is to factory reset iPhone without password via iTunes. However, before you perform this kind of reset in iTunes, make sure that you have perfectly synced your iOS device with iTunes peviously or should have at least created a backup on iTunes. Otherwise, you will lose more data if you haven't made such backup:

1. Create Backup on iTunes.
2. Plug in the iOS device using a USB cable.
3. Launch iTunes.
4. Find and click on the iOS device when it appears on iTunes.
5. Click 'Restore iPhone' under the Summary pane.
6. Confirm request by clicking 'Restore'.

Note: If there is an available software update, you will be asked by iTunes to update your phone. Follow and agree to the terms and conditions.

Wait until process is completed

This method is very much effective and has helped tons of users perform factory reset iPhone without the password through iTunes. The only cost is data loss to your existing phone contents.

Part 4. Factory Reset iPhone without Password and Computer via iCloud

This third method only works if you are having an iCloud backup just like in iTunes. This is not applicable to those second-hand iPhone users since you might need to ask the first wonder whose data is on the device to perform the said factory reset. For this case, advice the first owner to do the reset for you.

When you have done an iCloud backup, you can simply factory reset iPhone without password via settings.

To reset your iPhone, follow these steps:

1. Go to Settings > General > Reset > Erase All Content & Settings > Erase iPhone
2. Wait for the device to restart
3. Go to Apps & Data on the startup screen
4. Tap Restore from iCloud Backup
5. Choose backup
6. Wait until restoration is finished

Note: Again this step will work if you have enabled the 'Find My iPhone' setting and have synced the iOS device to iCloud prior to the factory reset.

Part 5. Factory Reset iPhone without Password via FoneDog Toolkit [Easy&Safe]

When the above steps fail or if you do not want to do tedious tasks, this final method I will recommend is highly effective and reliable since it does not need iTunes and iCloud to factory reset iPhone without the password. FoneDog Toolkit- iOS System Recovery program does the job perfectly in any kinds of system errors and issues.

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There are plenty of recovery programs available online so you have to be careful in choosing and downloading. To make it simpler, I have chosen the best program available online, FoneDog Toolkit- iOS System Recovery.

This software works smoothly and seamlessly with just a manner of a few clicks! FoneDog Toolkit- iOS System Recovery features the following:

• Reset iPhone/iPad without passcode.
• Compatible with any iOS devices even the latest iPhone 15, iPhone 14, and iPhone 13.
• Resolves any kind of iTunes error codes.
• Fixes freezing and crashing iOS.
• A great solution for recovery mode, DFU mode, stuck on Apple logo, looping on start, and many more.
• No Data Loss at all!

How to Reset iPhone Using FoneDog Toolkit- iOS System Recovery?

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Using FoneDog Toolkit- iOS System Recovery is so easy. It is even great for beginners because of its user-friendly interface and click-through process.

You can follow these guides on how to use the iOS System Recovery to reset iPhone:

Step 2: Start to Detect Your iPhone Issues.

Step 3: Enter the correct firmware package and click Repair.

Step 4: Wait until the system recovery is completed.

That's it! No complicated steps and other work-around. FoneDog Toolkit- iOS System Recovery simply does the factory reset iPhone without password.

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Part 6. Conclusion

So there you go, we have given you the best possible methods to factory reset iPhone without password via four different methods; from using the hardware buttons to reset using the iTunes and iCloud and of course, the easiest method. We hope you have resolved this kind of problem with the most effective solution, FoneDog Toolkit- iOS System Recovery.

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