When you enter the wrong passcode on an iPhone several times, it will display the iPhone Unavailable screen. In some cases, there is only an Emergency option on the iPhone Unavailable screen. You may wonder if you can unlock an iPhone with the Emergency Call screen. Actually, it's possible, but with limitations. In this guide, we will show you how to unlock iPhone with Emergency Call and alternative methods to bypass iPhone lock screen.

• Part 1. Can You Unlock iPhone with Emergency Call
• Part 2. How to Unlock iPhone with Emergency Call [iOS 6.1]
• Part 3. Alternative Ways to Emergency Call iPhone Unlock
  • Method 1. Bypass iPhone Lock Screen with MagFone iPhone UnlockerHOT
  • Method 2. Bypass iPhone Lock Screen via Security Lockout
  • Method 3. Bypass iPhone Lock Screen via iTunes/Finder
  • Method 4. Bypass iPhone Lock Screen on Find My App
  • Method 5. Bypass iPhone Lock Screen at iCloud.com
• Part 4. Conclusion

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Part 1. Can You Unlock iPhone with Emergency Call

It depends on your iPhone's software system. The Emergency Call iPhone Unlock method only worked on very old versions, such as iOS 6, due to a security vulnerability that has long been fixed by Apple. On all modern iOS versions, Emergency Call is strictly limited to making emergency calls and cannot be used to bypass or unlock the iPhone lock screen.

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Part 2. How to Unlock iPhone with Emergency Call [iOS 6.1]

Unlocking an iPhone with emergency call screen is a trick that only works for those older iPhone versions. If your iPhone is running iOS 6.1 or below, you can take advantage of emergency call to bypass iPhone Lock Screen without passcode. Here's how to use Emergency Call to unlock iPhone.

Option 1. Enter Wrong Phone Number to Unlock iPhone

Step 1. Go to iPhone Lock Screen and type the wrong passcode then cancel the passcode screen.

Step 2. Tap the Emergency Call button and hold the power button until you see the turn-off slider on the screen.

Step 3. Then cancel the option for the turn-off slider, and a blue taskbar appears at the top of the screen.

Step 4. Type the wrong number like 112 and tap the Emergency Call option to cancel it immediately.

Step 5. Turn your iPhone off and then power it on again. Then go to hold the power button and press the Emergency Call button.

Option 2. Enter Random Phone Number to Unlock iPhone

Step 1. Go to iPhone Lock Screen and press the Emergency option on the screen.

Step 2. Enter some random numbers and tap the Call option to cancel it right away.

Step 3. Do the previous step again and then tap the Home button.

And voila! Your iPhone will be unlocked successfully even if you forgot your screen passcode. However, if it fails to unlock a disabled iPhone with emergency call, then you can try the following methods.

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Part 3. Alternative Ways to Emergency Call iPhone Unlock

Since emergency call iPhone unlock is only available for systems that have long been obsolete, what is really needed for most iPhone users is a viable, realistic alternative method. Currently, most iPhone users are likely to update their software system to the latest version upon Apple's launch. So, there are different methods to bypass iPhone lock screen during the process. In this part, we will introduce 5 alternative methods to help you bypass iPhone lock screen.

Method 1. Bypass iPhone Lock Screen with MagFone iPhone Unlocker

When you have completely forgotten your iPhone lock screen passcode and cannot be verified by your Apple ID, using a professional unlocking tool is a more efficient option. Tools like MagFone iPhone Unlocker are designed for bypassing various locks on iOS devices, including the lock screen passcode, Screen Time passcode, Apple ID password, and MDM lock. This method works with multiple iOS versions and device models. If you are running a software system after iOS 6, then you can follow the steps below to bypass iPhone lock screen without passcode.

Step 1 Connect iPhone to Computer and Launch MagFone

The first step is to download and install MagFone iPhone Unlocker on your computer then launch it. Now you need to connect your iPhone to the computer with a cable. Once your iPhone is detected by the computer, select the Unlock iOS Screen feature and click on the Start button.

Step 2 Put Disabled iPhone in Recovery Mode or DFU Mode

To unlock a disabled iPhone, you need to put your device into recovery mode or DFU mode first. You can follow the steps shown on the software to set your device into DFU mode or recovery mode.

Step 3 Go to Download and Verify the Firmware Package

After making your device enter DFU mode, you can go to download the firmware package for your device. Go to check the device information of your device, including the device, device model, and series number. Then you can click on the Download button to start downloading the firmware package.

Step 4 Start to Unlock Disabled iPhone Without Passcode

The final step is to remove the screen passcode from your iPhone by clicking on the Unlock button. Wait for a while, and MagFone iPhone Unlocker will unlock your device as soon as possible. In the whole process, keep the connection between your device and computer.

Method 2. Bypass iPhone Lock Screen via Security Lockout

In iOS 15.2 and later, Apple introduced Security Lockout. When entering the wrong password multiple times in a row, users can erase the device directly with their Apple ID password on the lock screen. This is available if you remember your Apple ID password and your device is still connected to the internet. Otherwise, you will not see the Erase iPhone or Forgot Passcode? option to erase iPhone. You can follow the corresponding steps based on your iPhone's software version:

For iOS 15.2 to iOS 16:

Step 1. On the disabled iPhone screen, tap on the Erase iPhone button at the bottom right corner.

Step 2. Then tap on the Erase iPhone button again and make sure that you want to erase your device.

Step 3. Enter your Apple ID password for signing out of your Apple ID and then tap on the Erase iPhone button.

Now the screen passcode on your iPhone will be deleted, and you can go to set up your device again by following the on-screen instructions.

For iOS 17 or Later:

Step 1. Tap the Forgot Passcode? option on iPhone Unavailable screen.

Step 2. Tap Start iPhone Reset and enter the Apple ID password to sign out.

Step 3. Tap Erase iPhone to remove all data, including the lock screen passcode, from the iPhone.

Method 3. Bypass iPhone Lock Screen via iTunes/Finder

If you have iTunes installed on your computer, you can use it to bypass iPhone lock screen passcode and regain access to your iPhone. By connecting your device and restoring it to factory settings, iTunes will erase your iPhone, delete the lock screen passcode, and let you set it up again as new. Make sure Find My iPhone is turned off on your device before you start, otherwise the process cannot be completed.

Step 1. Connect your iPhone to a computer via a USB cable, then launch iTunes or the Finder.

Step 2. Power off your iPhone, then put it into Recovery Mode:

• iPhone 8 or later: Press and quickly release the Volume up button, then repeat the same action with the Volume down button. Continue to press and hold the Power button until the Connect to computer screen appears.
• iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus: Press and hold the Power button and the Volume down button at the same time. Keep holding them until you see the Connect to computer screen.
• iPhone 6s or earlier: Press and hold the Home button and the Power button at the same time. Keep holding them until the Connect to computer screen appears.

Step 3. Once iTunes or the Finder detects your device, click the Restore button in the pop-up window.

Step 4. Keep your device connected to the computer until the restore completes.

Method 4. Bypass iPhone Lock Screen on Find My App

The Find My app is indeed a great application that can help you manage all Apple devices that are connected to the same Apple ID. You can view all your Apple devices within this app, and also remotely control those devices. Here you can erase your iPhone to bypass iPhone lock screen.

Step 1. Open the Find My app on your other Apple devices and tap the Devices button at the bottom of the screen.

Step 2. From the list of devices, find your disabled iPhone and tap it, then tap on the Erase button.

Step 3. Now tap on the Continue button and enter your phone number then tap on the Erase button to start deleting the screen passcode.

Method 5. Bypass iPhone Lock Screen at iCloud.com

iCloud provides another alternative way to bypass iPhone lock screen, as long as you remember your Apple ID and password. By signing in to iCloud.com and using the Find My feature, you can remotely erase your iPhone, which deletes all data and settings, including the forgotten screen passcode. After the erase is complete, you can set up your iPhone again and restore your data from an iCloud or iTunes backup. Just make sure Find My iPhone is turned on for your device before you start this process.

Step 1. Open a browser on a device and go to iCloud.com, then enter your Apple ID details.

Step 2. After logging into Apple ID, click on the Find and select your disabled iPhone from the All Devices list.

Step 3. Choose Erase, click Continue, and enter your Apple ID password to verify your identity and forward the operation.

Once your iPhone is erased by iCloud, you can follow the on-screen instructions to set up your device and access it again.

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Part 4. Conclusion

If your iPhone is running iOS 6.1 or earlier, you can unlock it from the emergency call screen using the steps in Part 2. For newer iOS versions, you'll need alternative solutions like iTunes, iCloud, or the Find My app to remove the passcode. To avoid complicated steps and save time, you can use MagFone iPhone Unlocker, a simple and efficient tool designed to unlock your iPhone in just a few clicks.