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How to Unlock iPhone 16 Screen: A Step-by-Step Guide

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Sep 10, 2024 • Filed to: Remove Screen Lock • Proven solutions

You may have created a new passcode for your iPhone and forgotten about it. Or someone might have messed up with your iPhone and disabled the screen lock. Don't worry—there are different ways to unlock a disabled iPhone. We will discuss these methods in detail.

Of all the available tools, Dr.Fone is the best one you can use to unlock iPhone 16. Stick with us and learn how to unlock iPhone 16 screen once it gets disabled.

how to unlock iphone 16 screen

Do you know how to unlock the iPhone 16 screen without a passcode? Take it easy and learn these simple methods. Some common ways to unlock the iPhone 16 screen are discussed below.

Part 1. Unlock iPhone 16 Using The Previous Passcode

iPhone 16 comes with some fantastic new features. One of its features is to use your old passcode to unlock the iPhone 16. If you forget your password within 72 hours of changing it. You can simply unlock your iPhone by using the previous passcode.

Step 1: Enter the wrong password multiple times, stop when you see the iPhone unavailable screen.

Step 2: Click on the “Forgot Passcode” > “Enter Previous Passcode” and then type your previous passcode.

Note: This will unlock your iPhone 16 and, then you can set a new passcode.

This feature works only on iOS 17 or above.

Part 2. Unlock iPhone 16 With iTunes

Using iTunes to restore your iPhone is the most traditional method. This method erases the passcode from your phone and, you can set a new one.

Step 1: Connect your iPhone 16 to your computer with a USB cable.

connect iphone to the computer

Step 2: Launch iTunes on your computer. Turn off your iPhone and then enter recovery mode.

turn off your iphone

Step 3: To do this, press volume up, then volume down, and then press and hold the power button.

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enter recovery mode

Step 4: Click on the Restore option at the bottom.

click on restore option

Step 5: iTunes will download and install the latest iOS on your iPhone 16. Click Done once it's completed.

download and install the latest ios

Part 3. Unlock iPhone 16 With Erase iPhone

You don’t need to connect your iPhone to a computer in this method. This method can only unlock iPhone 16 if you remember your Apple ID.

Step 1: First, connect your locked iPhone to Wi-Fi.

Step 2: Enter the wrong password 5 times, and then you will see the iPhone unavailable screen. Now click on forgot password.

iphone unavailable

Step 3: Now click on the “Start iPhone Reset” button.

start iphone reset

Step 4: Now enter your Apple ID password and click on “Erase iPhone” option.

enter apple id password and click erase iphone

Using this method, you can bypass the iPhone 16 lock and unlock it. The only drawback of using the above 2 two methods is the loss of data.

Part 4. Using Different Unlocker Software

Another way to unlock your iPhone 16 is to use some software. Different software are available that can bypass the iPhone 16 screen lock. Some famous ones are listed below.

The best one from the above-mentioned software is Dr.Fone - Screen Unlock (iOS). It is easy to use and can unlock your iPhone 16 without any hassle. It is compatible with the latest iOS, which makes it your way-to-go tool to unlock iPhone 16.

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Steps To Unlock iPhone 16 Screen

We will discuss each step to unlock the iPhone 16 using Dr.Fone in detail. So let's get started.

Step 1: Download and install Dr.Fone on your computer. Launch Dr.Fone on your computer and click on the Screen Unlock option.

launch dr.fone and click screen unlock

Step 2: Select “Unlock iOS Option” to unlock your iOS device.

select the unlock ios option

Step 3: Now click “Start’” to initiate the unlocking process. Charge your iPhone before starting this process.

click start to remove ios screen lock

Step 4: Put your iPhone 16 in recovery mode. The method is explained in the screenshot attached below. If recovery mode is not working for you, click the DFU Mode button. Read the instructions in order to put the iPhone in DFU Mode.

put the phone in recovery mode

Step 5: The system will automatically detect the device model and display it in the respective section. If details are not correct, you can manually put details there. Then click on “ Start”.

confirm iphone 16 details

Step 6: Now download iOS firmware. You can abort the downloading process anytime by clicking the stop button.

download ios firmware

Step 7: Once you have downloaded the firmware, press the “Unlock Now” button to unlock your iPhone 16.

verify and unlock iphone 16

Step 8: A new window will appear on the screen asking for confirmation. Put the required code and press “Confirm” to continue unlocking your iPhone 16.

confirm to continue unlocking

Step 9: iPhone 16 unlocking starts and progress is shown on the screen. Don't disconnect your device during the process.

unlocking iphone 16 in progress

Step 10: Your iPhone 16 is unlocked. Click “Done” to end the process. If your iPhone is still locked, click “Try Again” to repeat the process.

iphone 16 unlocked

Conclusion:

One of the major issues iPhone users face is disabling the iPhone after they forget its passcode. But with proper guidance, anyone can unlock his locked iPhone easily.

We discussed different ways to unlock the iPhone 16 in detail. Dr.Fone - Screen Unlock (iOS) is the best software for this purpose. Its unique features make it your go-to tool for all kinds of locking and bypassing issues related to iPhone 16.

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FAQs

iPhone 16 gets locked after ten wrong passcode tries. Then, you have to restore your iPhone to unlock it.
  • After five consecutive wrong password tries, it shows “Try again in 1 minute.”
  • After seven successive incorrect passcode tries, it shows “Try again in 5 minutes.”
  • After eight and nine incorrect tries in a row, it gets disabled for 15 and 60 minutes, respectively.
  • After ten tries, you have to restore your iPhone 16 to unlock it.
As far as iOS is concerned, these are two different things. Password on iPhone is for Apple or iCloud accounts. The passcode is used to unlock your iPhone screen.
To disable the lock screen on your iPhone 16, just follow these simple steps.
  1. Go to your iPhone settings.
  2. Select “Face ID and Passcode” in the settings.
  3. Then select the passcode and turn off the lock screen of your iPhone 16.
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