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[Fast&Easy] How to Reset iPhone 11?
Jan 24, 2025 • Filed to: Remove Screen Lock • Proven solutions
You know that sinking feeling that creeps upon you when you know you’re in trouble? That’s what I felt when, out of the blue, I realized I do not remember the passcode to unlock my iPhone 11! If you are facing a similar issue or need to know how to reset iPhone 11, read this guide on how to unlock iPhone 11 without password and hard reset iPhone 11 easily and quickly. There are various ways mentioned, and there is a third-party tool called Dr.Fone - Screen Unlock (iOS) that is the perfect smartphone companion for fixing any kind of issue with your smartphones and tablet devices!
- Part 1: How to Reset Your iPhone 11 Without a Passcode (No iTunes Required)
- Part 2: How to Factory Reset iPhone 11 Using iTunes/ macOS Finder
- Part 3: How to Reset iPhone 11 via Find My iPhone on the iCloud Website
- Part 4: How to Force Reset Your iPhone 11 When It Freezes
- Part 5: Additional Tips and Solutions
- Part 6: Bonus Tips: How to Prevent Reset Issues in the Future
Part 1: How to Reset Your iPhone 11 Without a Passcode (No iTunes Required)
You’re not alone if you dread iTunes! Even Apple does it! It disbanded iTunes software into several smaller apps with specific purposes way back in 2019. So, how to reset iPhone 11 without passcode without using iTunes? Simple; you use the wonderful third-party software called Dr.Fone.
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For those who use the app regularly, they might call Dr.Fone as the best thing since sliced bread. Seriously! Imagine using a single app for every issue pertaining to your smartphone and tablet. Want to take and restore backups? Want to reset iPhone 11? Want to update software? Want to transfer data from one phone to another? Want to fix software issues? You can do all that and more with one single app – Wondershare Dr.Fone. Yes, your prayers have been answered!
Why Use Dr.Fone to Unlock iPhone 11
- No technical skills required.
- Simple, easy to use app that everyone can use.
- Works on Windows and macOS.
- Works with all versions of iOS.
- No need to have iTunes installed.
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Unlock iPhone 11 Without iTunes Using Dr.Fone
Here are the steps to reset iPhone 11 without passcode using Wondershare Dr.Fone.
Step 1: Connect your phone to Dr.Fone.
Start by launching the Dr.Fone app. Then, in the sidebar, click Toolbox > Screen Unlock > iOS. Select Unlock iOS Screen, and you will see as shown below. Click Start to proceed.
Step 2: Enter device in Recovery Mode.
Unlike official Apple methods, Dr.Fone app provides clear, step-by-step instructions throughout the process. After clicking Start in the previous step, you will see how to put your iPhone in Recovery Mode. Follow the instructions onscreen to put your device in Recovery Mode.
Step 3: Unlock your iPhone without a password.
After putting the device in Recovery Mode, software download will begin. Once the software is downloaded for your device, click Unlock Now to begin unlocking your iPhone 11 lock screen.
When the unlocking is done, you will get the confirmation screen as below.
You have successfully unlocked your iPhone 11 without passcode!
Part 2: How to Factory Reset iPhone 11 Using iTunes/ macOS Finder
Now, let’s learn how to factory reset iPhone 11 if you’ve forgotten the passcode.
Mac computers running macOS Mojave or earlier have iTunes installed just like their Windows counterparts. However, starting with macOS Catalina, users will need to use macOS Finder for this. The process is similar for both iTunes and Finder.
Step 1: Turn your iPhone off by pressing and holding Volume Down and Side buttons together until the slider appears. Slide to shut down the iPhone.
Step 2: Connect your iPhone to the computer using the data cable and immediately press and hold the Side button. Do not release until the iPhone is in Recovery Mode.
On Windows, iTunes will open automatically and show the iPhone in Recovery Mode. On the Mac, a new Finder window will open and show the iPhone in Recovery Mode.
Step 3: Click Summary > Restore in iTunes. On your Mac, click Restore iPhone in Finder and follow the onscreen instructions to factory reset iPhone 11.
Drawbacks
- No step-by-step help; users are left on their own with this method.
- This process can seem daunting if you are uncomfortable with the process.
- Your data will be lost with this method.
Part 3: How to Reset iPhone 11 via Find My iPhone on the iCloud Website
You can factory reset iPhone 11 using Find My on the iCloud website.
Step 1: Go to https://icloud.com in a web browser and log in to your Apple Account/ iCloud Account. Log into iCloud with the credentials used on the locked iPhone.
Step 2: Once you’re logged in, select Find My from the menu located in the top-right corner.
Step 3: Select your iPhone from the list of devices and click it.
Step 4: Click Erase This Device and follow the instructions to remotely erase your iPhone and perform an iPhone 11 hard reset without passcode.
Considerations
- If you do not remember your iCloud credentials, you cannot use this method.
- If Find My is not enabled on your iPhone, you cannot use this method.
- If for any reason the iPhone is not connected to the internet, you cannot use this method.
Part 4: How to Force Reset Your iPhone 11 When It Freezes
Learn how to hard reset iPhone 11 or how to force restart iPhone 11 if the device won’t respond to button presses, touch, or anything else.
Notes
- This method does NOT erase your data on the phone.
- This method is best for quick fixes to temporary issues that might stem from day-to-day use of the phone.
- This method forces an iPhone 11 hard reset by cutting off power from the iPhone battery. It is different from restarting, and is an official, Apple-recommended method to be used for random glitches you might encounter in your daily use.
Step 1: Press the Volume Up button and let go.
Step 2: Quickly depress Volume Down button and let go.
Step 3: Press and hold Side button until you see the Apple logo on the screen.
That’s it!
Part 5: Additional Tips and Solutions
There are other ways you can reset iPhone 11. Two are built into your iPhone, and if they do not seem to help, third one works like a charm!
5.1: Reset All Settings
On your iPhone, do the following:
Step 1: Launch Settings and go to General > Transfer or Reset iPhone and tap Reset.
Step 2: Tap Reset All Settings and reset your iPhone settings.
5.2: Erase All Content and Settings
Alternatively, you can reset all settings and erase your device at the same time, to start fresh. Note that this method will erase all data on your iPhone, so it is recommended you backup your device before you proceed, if you want to keep the data you have on your device.
Step 1: Under Settings, go to General > Transfer or Reset iPhone and tap Erase All Content and Settings.
Step 2: Follow the instructions onscreen to factory reset iPhone 11 from the iPhone itself.
If these do not resolve the issue, there is always Dr.Fone at your side!
Part 6: Bonus Tips: How to Prevent Reset Issues in the Future
Now, wouldn’t you prefer that you did not need to reset your iPhone? You can take steps in that regard right now.
Tip 1: Always Have Backups
Officially, Apple takes one device backup and keeps it in iCloud. It’s called iCloud Backup. You can also keep complete device backups manually, both with Finder and iTunes. They are called iTunes Backup. However, consider a long-term solution to this, and try Dr.Fone – Phone Backup. You will be amazed at what it can do and how easy it makes taking and restoring complete and selective backups!
Tip 2: Find My is Your Friend
Make sure you have Find My enabled on your devices. That way, should you need to, you have access to your device remotely, wherein you can perform a reset if required.
Tip 3: Remember Your Passcode
Face ID makes passcodes a rare thing to enter, and that can cause issues when you do need to enter one. So, make a habit of entering your passcode a few times a week to keep it fresh in memory and not forget it.
Final Words
If your iPhone is unresponsive or you forgot your iPhone passcode and need to reset it, there are several ways you can do so, as elaborated above. There are official Apple ways, and if they prove difficult to use, you can try the simplest, easiest way to reset iPhone 11 and all other iPhones using Dr.Fone - Screen Unlock (iOS). Dr.Fone is the ultimate tool to unlock your smartphones, take and restore backups, erase your phones before giving them away, fix all your smartphone problems, and more! So save your time and download Dr.Fone right now to unlock your iPhone in just a few clicks!
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