Apple devices aren't perfect, but they have some serious advantages over other devices. To protect devices and data, Apple builds excellent security protection mechanisms by setting up Two-factor authentication and a screen passcode. For enhanced security, many users opt to use Face ID or Touch ID and even set a passcode on their iPhone.

But when the passcode does not work on the iPhone, or you forget the iPhone screen passcode, you may find yourself unable to unlock your iPhone. A disabled iPhone can make you feel downright helpless. Is that happening to you? Here's how to unlock iPhone with Apple ID if you can remember your Apple ID and password.

• Part 1. Can You Unlock an iPhone with Apple ID?
• Part 2. How to Unlock iPhone with Apple ID
  • Method 1. Unlock iPhone with Apple ID on Security Lockout Screen
  • Method 2. Unlock iPhone with Apple ID on iCloud.com
  • Method 3. Unlock iPhone with Apple ID in Find My App
• Part 3. How to Unlock iPhone Passcode without Apple ID
• Part 4. FAQs about Unlocking iPhone with Apple ID
• Part 5. Conclusion

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Part 1. Can You Unlock an iPhone with Apple ID?

Yes. Your Apple ID is what you use to sign in to Apple services like the App Store, iCloud, Apple Music, iMessage, FaceTime, and more. With one Apple ID, you can enjoy these services across your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and other Apple devices. Beyond accessing services, your Apple ID can also help you unlock your iPhone if it's locked or disabled. And if you've forgotten your Apple ID password, don't worry. There are several ways to unlock an iPhone, both with and without your Apple ID and password, depending on your specific situation.

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Part 2. How to Unlock iPhone with Apple ID

When your iPhone is locked remotely, or you enter the wrong passcode too many times, your Apple ID becomes the key credential for performing further operations on the device. As long as the iPhone is still linked to your Apple ID, the system allows you to verify your identity and unlock it through several official methods. In this part, we will focus on three options: unlocking your iPhone from the lock screen, via the iCloud website, and using the Find My iPhone app.

Method 1. Unlock iPhone with Apple ID on Security Lockout Screen

In iOS 15.2 and later, after you repeatedly enter the wrong lock screen passcode, the system will display a Forgot Passcode? option on the Security Lockout screen. Forward this option, you'll be required to enter your Apple ID password to sign out and authorize the system to erase the device. Then the lock screen passcode will be removed as well.

For iPhone in iOS 15.2 to iOS 16:

Step 1. Enter your passcode until the Security Lockout screen appears.

Step 2. Tap the Erase iPhone option at the bottom right corner of the screen.

Step 3. Tap Erase iPhone to confirm, then sign out of your Apple ID by entering your Apple ID password.

Step 4. Proceed to tap Erase iPhone, and all of your data and settings will be deleted.

For iPhone in iOS 17 or Later:

Step 1. Enter your passcode until you see the iPhone Unavailable screen.

Step 2. Press on Forget Passcode? at the bottom and tap Start iPhone Reset.

Step 3. Input your Apple ID password to sign out of the Apple ID on your iPhone.

Step 4. Hit Erase iPhone to delete all data on iPhone. If you use an eSIM with iOS 17 or later, you can also save your eSIM and erase the data.

Method 2. Unlock iPhone with Apple ID on iCloud.com

If there is no Forgot Password? option on the Security Lockout screen, unlocking the iPhone with Apple ID on the iCloud website becomes a more universal solution. By logging in with your Apple ID through the website, users can remotely manage their devices and perform data wipe and unlock operations on locked iPhones.

Step 1. Navigate to iCloud.com and log into iCloud by entering your Apple ID and password.

Step 2. Click the Find My button, then click the All Devices button at the top of the screen.

Step 3. From the drop-down device list, find your disabled iPhone and click it to open the device info window.

Step 4. In the pop-up window, click the Erase This Device button, then click it again to confirm.

Method 3. Unlock iPhone with Apple ID in Find My App

For users who own multiple Apple devices, the Find My iPhone app provides a convenient way to unlock a locked device. As long as Find My iPhone is enabled and they have signed in to the same Apple account, you can locate the locked iPhone and erase it remotely using your Apple ID and password.

Step 1. Run into the Find My app on your other Apple device and tap Devices.

Step 2. In the device list, find your disabled iPhone and tap Erase This Device.

Step 3. Proceed to tap Continue and input your trusted phone number for your device.

Step 4. Tap Erase and enter your Apple ID password, then tap Erase to confirm.

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Part 3. How to Unlock iPhone Passcode without Apple ID

Sometimes, you fail to unlock your iPhone passcode with an Apple ID due to unknown reasons. When you don't remember your Apple ID password or the Find My feature is disabled on your iPhone, you cannot reset your device with the Apple ID to unlock it. Thankfully, here you can use an iPhone unlocking tool to get your disabled iPhone unlocked.

MagFone iPhone Unlocker uses best-in-class unlocking technology to help you unlock various screen locks on Apple devices like iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch in different situations. This tool can be used to remove various screen locks, including Face ID, Touch ID, and digit code. Here you can use MagFone iPhone Unlocker to unlock your iPhone without knowing the Apple ID password.

Step 1 Connect iPhone to Computer and Run MagFone

Use a USB cable to connect between your iPhone and your computer. Then open MagFone iPhone Unlocker on the computer and choose to enter the Remove Lock Screen option. Proceed to click the Start button after your device is detected.

Step 2 Download the Matching Firmware for iPhone

After putting your device into recovery mode, you need to check the device information of your iPhone. Make sure the information isn't wrong, or you have to correct it manually. Then click the Download button to get the firmware package for your device.

Step 3 Start to Unlock iPhone without Apple ID

Now you can unlock your iPhone by clicking the Unlock button at the bottom right corner of the software. Then MagFone software will unzip and verify the firmware package, then your device will be unlocked within several minutes. Once the process of unlocking iPhone is complete, click the Done button to end the process.

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Part 4. FAQs about Unlocking iPhone with Apple ID

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Part 5. Conclusion

You should now be able to use your disabled iPhone as normal. If you can remember your Apple ID and password, you can try the above methods to reset your device to unlock it. If you don't, you can use MagFone iPhone Unlocker to quickly and easily unlock your iPhone without a passcode or Apple ID.