Need To Factory Reset Your iPhone 11/12 Without Password? Here Is How

Part I: When Is Factory Reset Needed

The iOS operating system is generally regarded as an advanced and stable operating system. This is partly due to Apple's tight control over the code and what users can do within the operating system. Often this has been criticized, but that is another discussion. So, when do we need to factory reset iPhone 11/12? We may want/ need to do that for a few reasons, including:

-when we forget the passcode and enter it incorrectly a few times, the iPhone can only be used if we factory reset the device.

-when we want to trade in and upgrade our old iPhone to the latest, we need to factory reset iPhone 11/12.

-If we find the system or the apps crashing too often with no explanation during everyday use, sometimes the only solution is to factory reset iPhone 11/12.

-sometimes, software upgrade fails for any reason, and we need to restore the iPhone 11/12 to factory settings.

Part II: How To Factory Reset iPhone 11/12 Without Password

Now that we have established that factory resetting iPhone 11/12 is the way forward, you must be wondering how many ways we can factory reset iPhone 11/12 and how easy or difficult it will be.

There are three ways provided here that you can use to factory reset iPhone 11/12. Apple offers two, and the third is an aftermarket solution if you find the previous two tedious or difficult to understand.

II.I How To Factory Reset iPhone 11/12 Without Password Using Find My

Find My is an Apple tool that helps you locate your iPhone worldwide and perform certain functions, such as playing a sound, setting the device to Lost Mode so that no one can use it, and even erasing the iPhone altogether. You will use this third option to reset iPhone 11/12 to factory settings without password. Here is how to do that:

Step 1: In a new browser tab or window, go to https://icloud.com and log in to your iCloud account using your iCloud/ Apple ID. This should be the one you use on the iPhone that you want to reset to factory settings.

Step 2: In Find My, choose your iPhone from the list of devices, click Erase iPhone and confirm again.

And there you go! You have discovered how to factory reset iPhone 11/12 without password using Find My. Now, it is possible you disabled Find My previously for some reason, and the iPhone was not connected to the Find My network.

In that case, you will not be able to see your device listed here and will have to use another method. You can then factory reset iPhone 11/12 using Recovery Mode.

II.II How To Factory Reset iPhone 11/12 Without Password Using Recovery Mode

To factory reset iPhone 11/12 without passcode using Recovery Mode, you need to have physical access to the iPhone, a computer, the Lightning data cable, and an active internet connection before proceeding with anything. This is because, during the process, the device is checked by Apple, the software is downloaded straight from Apple servers, and online verification is done after successful installation.

Step 1: Connect your iPhone to the computer using the Lightning data cable and launch iTunes. Take note to use genuine Apple cable for this purpose, as sometimes an aftermarket cable can cause issues during something so sensitive as software update/ upgrade. If you are using macOS Catalina or higher, you need to launch Finder where the iPhone will be found in the sidebar.

Step 2: Press the volume up button and release. Press the volume down button and release. Now press the side button (power button) and hold till iTunes or Finder shows the device in Recovery Mode:

Step 3: Select Restore and the system will download and reinstall the newest iOS release onto your iPhone. This process will wipe all data and restore iPhone 11/12 to factory defaults.

II.III How To Factory Reset iPhone 11/12 Without Password Using Dr.Fone-Screen Unlock

So, if you find using Recovery Mode simply too confusing or dangerous, or you cannot use iCloud Find My for any reason, you can use the amazing Dr.Fone. What is Dr.Fone?

Wondershare Dr.Fone is your one-stop solution for nearly every task you might want to perform on your smartphones and tablets.

This app can help you quickly repair iOS, transfer WhatsApp chats, backup and restore data, and transfer data from one device to another including cross-platform. Moreover, you can erase cache and junk files, even spoof location to play games or prank friends.

Naturally, Dr.Fone-Screen Unlock lets you factory reset iPhone 11/12 without passcode.

Begin by downloading Wondershare Dr.Fone from the website.

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Step 1: Connect your iPhone to the PC using the Lightning cable and launch the app.

Step 2: Select Screen Unlock

Step 3: Now, select Unlock iOS Screen. Do as instructed. If booting into Recovery Mode is impossible, click the link at the bottom and boot into DFU Mode, and you will get this:

Step 4: Dr.Fone will now show device information. Select the correct device model and software version if it differs from the right ones.

Step 5: Click Download and Dr.Fone will begin firmware download to your device for restoration.

Step 6: You will reach the above screen when that is over. Click Unlock Now to factory reset iPhone 11/12 without password.

This completes the factory reset process. After a while, the device will reboot as fresh. You will then have to go through the entire setup process again as you did with the brand-new device out of the box.

Part III: How To Turn iPhone Passcode Off

You may not want to use passcodes on your iPhone after discovering that you keep forgetting them. Likewise, you can't wish to keep resetting your iPhone to factory settings every few days or weeks. It is simply too much time wasted.

So, if you cannot use passcodes, there is an option to use the iPhone without the passcode. Here is how to turn off passcodes in iOS:

Step 1: Go to Settings > Face ID and Passcode

Step 2: Enter your phone's current passcode

Step 3: Tap Turn Passcode Off

Step 4: Enter your passcode again to confirm.

Now, you have disabled passcode on your iPhone. But, this leaves the iPhone vulnerable as anyone close to your device can access all your private data directly. We don't recommend this move in today's age. Instead, we recommend using a passcode you can remember and refrain from using 123456. This is the single most common password people use.

The Bottom Line

Usually, iOS does a great job keeping itself ship-shape, and users can go on for years without needing to factory reset iPhone 11/12. That is, unless something goes wrong, such as a botched software update, or if and when you forget your iPhone passcode and enter it incorrectly a few times.

Whatever your reason may be, you can factory reset iPhone quickly using two methods provided by Apple itself. If those are confusing, you can use Wondershare Dr.Fone-Screen Unlock, a tool that provides clear, step-by-step instructions through the factory reset process, so you are never confused and are always confident in the process. Try Wondershare Dr.Fone-Screen Unlock today!

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