How to Factory Reset a Permanently Locked iPhone Without Apple ID or Password

Learn how to factory reset a permanently locked iPhone using recovery mode without needing an Apple ID or password. Step-by-step guide included.

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To factory reset a permanently locked iPhone without an Apple ID or password, you can use recovery mode. Connect your iPhone to a computer, open iTunes or Finder, and force restart the phone. When the recovery mode screen appears, choose the 'Restore' option. This will erase all data and reset the device to factory settings. Note: This should be used as a last resort and will obliterate all data on the device.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Can I reset my iPhone without an Apple ID? Yes, you can factory reset a locked iPhone without an Apple ID by putting the device into recovery mode and restoring it via iTunes or Finder, but this will erase all data.
  2. What happens when I restore my iPhone in recovery mode? Restoring an iPhone in recovery mode erases all content and settings, returning the device to factory defaults.
  3. Is it possible to unlock a permanently locked iPhone without the Apple ID password? No, while you can reset the iPhone using recovery mode, without the original Apple ID and password, activation lock will still prevent access after reset.

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