How to hard reset a disabled iphone

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Part 1: Can iTunes Reset Disabled iPhone?
1. iPhone has been synced to iTunes
2. iPhone never synced to iTunes
Part 2: One Click to Reset Disabled iPhone ithout iTunes and Passcode
How do you reset a disabled iPhone with buttons?
How do I get my iPhone out of Disabled mode without iTunes?
How do you reset a disabled iPhone without a computer factory?

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An iPhone may stop functioning normally for several reasons. It may have run out of battery power, or a corrupted download may have caused it suddenly to freeze and ignore your screen taps. An iPhone might even disable itself deliberately for security reasons. If you repeatedly enter a wrong passcode, for instance, a red "iPhone is disabled" message screen will appear and block you from using the device further. Thankfully, you can take steps to methodically rule out the reasons why your iPhone is malfunctioning and restore it with a hard reset or full restoration.

Recharge your iPhone for at least 10 minutes by connecting it to a power outlet using the cable and power adapter that came with the phone. If your iPhone's problem is a lack of power, then within a couple of minutes it will display the image of a nearly empty battery containing a red sliver of energy. Consult your nearest Apple retailer if the battery's red portion flashes three times and the screen goes black; this may indicate that your device is not receiving power due to a faulty battery or charging element.

Turn off your iPhone by pressing the Sleep/Wake button on top of your device and then sliding the red slider to the right to power off. Next, turn your iPhone on by pressing the Sleep/Wake button until the Apple logo appears. If your iPhone does not restart, simultaneously press and hold the Sleep/Wake button and the circular Home button on the bottom-center on your device. Do this for at least 10 seconds until the Apple logo appears.

Restore your iPhone if the hard reset described in Step 2 did not work, or if your repeated entry of wrong passcodes has blocked you from using your iPhone with a red "Your iPhone is disabled" message. Connect your iPhone to a USB port on the computer or laptop on which you last synced your iPhone. Launch iTunes and update it to the latest version as needed.

Click your iPhone under the Devices list on the iTunes sidebar to the left. Next, select the Summary tab to the right and click the Restore button. Because this step will reset your iPhone to its original factory condition and delete all data and media from your device, you first may want to back up your iTunes library, playlists, apps, books and App Store purchases.

Click "Back Up" when asked to confirm your intentions in the next pop-up screen. Next, select "Restore" and wait for your iPhone to restart itself. Keep your device connected to your computer as your iPhone cycles through the Apple logo to a "Connect to iTunes" screen and finally to a "iPhone is activated" message.

Click the backup you want to restore on your iPhone from the "Set Up Your iPhone" screen in iTunes. Then click the "Continue" button to complete restoration.

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Tips

When connecting your iPhone to your computer or laptop, always plug into a USB port directly on your computer or laptop, not into the low-power USB ports of a keyboard or other external USB hub.
If you have just recently backed up your iPhone, choose "Don't Back Up" in Step 5.
If you encounter problems while restoring your iPhone, you will need to place your device in recovery mode before attempting a second restoration.

Writer Bio

Since 1988, Diana Faustmann has been writing on technology, business and culture. Her articles have appeared in various print publications, corporate websites and authoritative online sites. Faustmann holds a Bachelor of Arts in psychology from the University of the Philippines.

“How to reset iphone 13 when disabled? ” which was one question asked by one of my friends. With Apple is so popular, we will meet all kinds of problem when using it and iphone reset issue is one of them. Whether you are selling the iPhone or it is showing some glitch and not responding, a factory reset often resolves the issue. You often come across situations, where you need to instantly factory reset your iPhone. But, the problem lies in not having a computer at hand or having iTunes within it to carry out the process. Well! Do you think in such situations; you will be able to factory reset your iPhone seamlessly? We would be glad to assist you in explaining how to reset disabled iPhone without iTunes.

Here, we have picked up the most effective solution for resetting your disabled iPhone without using iTunes.

Part 1: Can iTunes Reset Disabled iPhone?
Part 2: One Click to Reset Disabled iPhone without iTunes and Passcode

Part 1: Can iTunes Reset Disabled iPhone?

Well, iTunes can help you reset your disabled iPhone. There are 2 ways to deal with the situation. One is when you have synched with iTunes, and another one is when you haven't synced it. But this 2 ways are probabilistic.

1. iPhone has been synced to iTunes

In this method, your iPhone can get unlocked without passcode, but the iPhone data gets completely wiped out as well as the network settings, passcodes etc.

1. Launch iTunes and update it to the latest version prior to connecting your iPhone through a lightning cable with the computer.
2. Tap on 'Restore iPhone' under 'Summary' tab of iTunes and re-tap 'Restore' for confirmation.
3. iTunes will wipe off your device while installing the latest iOS and restore your iPhone to its factory settings. All you need is set up the iPhone again as a new one after restarting it.

2. iPhone never synced to iTunes

Apart from the above method, you can try out the 'recovery mode' in case you haven't synched your iPhone with iTunes. The process will remove the passcode and device as well with the settings and data.

1.Launch iTunes and connect your iPhone to the computer.

2. Now, you need to perform the following steps on your iPhone till it enters the 'recovery mode'.

iPhone 6S or earlier – Hold down the 'Home' and 'Sleep/Wake' buttons till 'Connect to iTunes' appear on your iPhone screen.

iPhone 7 or later – Click and hold the 'Sleep/Wake' and 'Volume Down' buttons until you see 'Connect to iTunes' appear on screen.

iPhone 8 and later – Quickly tap and release the 'Volume Up' button and repeat the same with the 'Volume Down' button. Now, hold down the 'Sleep/Wake' button unless the 'Connect to iTunes' screen appears on screen.

3. You'll now get to see that iTunes' flashing up a message saying, "iTunes has detected an iPhone in recovery mode". Select 'OK' followed by 'Restore' option after that and confirm your actions. Lastly, set up your iPhone once restore is over.

Part 2: One Click to Reset Disabled iPhone ithout iTunes and Passcode

The above methods are applicable, when there is iTunes. But, for situations when you don't have iTunes Tenorshare 4uKey is a more viable solution. For an iPhone which is having a broken screen, got disabled or you have been locked out of it, this tool is pretty effective. It bypasses iPhone passcode very easily, whether it's a Face ID, 4 to 6- digit passcode, or a Touch ID. It supports the latest iOS and enables you to factory reset the iPhone without any passcode. The following section comprises of how to reset disabled iPhone without iTunes in step-by-step process.

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Step 1: Browse the official website of Tenorshare 4uKey for downloading the software on your computer. Install it once the download is complete and then run it.

Step 2: Now that the software has been installed and launched, you need to connect your iPhone. Get an authorized USB cable and connect the iPhone with the PC. Allow the software for detecting the iPhone and then press the 'Start' button from the 4uKey interface.

Step 3: Now, hit the 'Download' button as soon as the latest iOS firmware gets downloaded on your system.

Step 4: Press the 'Start Unlock' button to get rid of the passcode from your iPhone, after downloading the iOS. Let some time pass to get the process accomplished.

Step 5: Your iPhone is active now and is like a fresh one that you have bought. So, you have to set up it again and key in the desired Passcode, Face ID and Touch ID settings. For setting up and restoring your iPhone, you can use iCloud or iTunes backup.

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Conclusion

Coming to the end of this topic, you now have idea about resetting disabled iPhone 13/13 Pro/13 mini/12/11/XS/X/8/7 without iTunes. And we hope that you can now do it by yourself using the most effective tool available in the market i.e. Tenorshare 4uKey. It is the perfect tool to work with when you have no technical knowledge and wants the most convenient way for resetting the iPhone.

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How do you reset a disabled iPhone with buttons?

How to Factory Reset iPhone with Buttons? Press and hold the Sleep/Wake and Home buttons simultaneously for at least 10 seconds, or until the Apple logo appears. After the Apple logo appears, release both buttons. The phone will go through with the standard startup procedure.

How do I get my iPhone out of Disabled mode without iTunes?

One way to unlock a disabled iPhone or iPad without computer is to use Apple's Find My iPhone service. It allows you to remotely perform actions on an iOS device. All you need to do is access either the website or the app on another device and you will be able to unlock the device.