How to Erase iPhone without Apple ID, Here is the Ultimate Guide

Updated by Lisa Ou / June 23, 2021 16:30

If you want to sell a used iPhone that you have forgotten the Apple ID, how to erase iPhone without Apple ID? Whether you need to remove all the contents and settings of the iPhone, or optimize the iPhone with factory settings, you need to enter the correct Apple ID beforehand. Is it possible to factory reset your iPhone without an Apple ID? Here are 3 frequently used methods you can take into consideration.

Guide List

• Part 1: The Efficient Method Erase iPhone Without Apple ID
• Part 2: How to Factory Reset iPhone without Apple ID via iTunes
• Part 3: How to Erase iPhone Without Apple ID in Default Settings
• Part 4: FAQs about Erasing iPhone Without Apple ID

Part 1. The Efficient Method Erase iPhone Without Apple ID

When you have forgotten the Apple ID and password, how to factory reset your iPhone? FoneLab iOS Unlocker is a versatile method to erase iPhone without Apple ID, passcode, screen time restriction, or others. Moreover, you can also use the program to get into the locked iPhone without 4-digit, 6-digit, Touch ID, or Face ID.

1. Erase the iPhone without Apple ID even if you forgot Apple ID or password.
2. Remove the locks and restrictions of your iPhone in a high success ratio.
3. Clear contents of the iOS device without unwanted or forgotten passcode.
4. Compatible with the latest iOS 17 for iPhone 15/15 Plus/15 Pro/15 Pro Max, iPhone 14/14 Pro/14 Pro Max, iPhone 13/12 Pro and earlier versions.

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Step 1Download and install FoneLab iOS Unlocker on your computer and launch the program. Select the Remove Apple ID option and then connect your locked iPhone to your computer via a USB cable. It will recognize your iPhone automatically.

Step 2Click the Trust option and input the passcode. Then click the Start button to erase iPhone without Apple ID. During the process, you will be asked to enter the screen passcode to connect your iPhone to the computer. Just follow the instruction to continue.

Step 3Open the Settings on your iPhone and enter the General page to select the Reset option, and then click the Reset All Settings option. If you are required to enter the passcode, you should enter the passcode and confirm by pressing the Reset All Settings option.

Note:

1. During the process, please keep your iPhone connected to the computer.
2. It will cost some time to erase the iPhone, please wait a few minutes patiently.
3. It’s normal for your iPhone to restart, just wait and it will start to reset automatically.

Part 2. How to Factory Reset iPhone without Apple ID via iTunes

iTunes is another choice to erase iPhone without Apple ID. But you should make sure the Find My iPhone option of your iPhone has already been turned off. Moreover, you have to sync the iPhone data and settings with the latest iTunes version. Below is How to Factory Reset iPhone without Apple ID.

Step 1Launch iTunes on your computer and connect your iPhone to a computer via the original cable. Then the iPhone will be recognized by iTunes automatically.

Step 2Turn off your iPhone to enter into the Recovery Mode. You need to long-press the Sleep/Wake and Volume Down buttons at the same time until the logo of iTunes appears.

Tip: If you have an iPhone 7/7p, you should long-press the Home and Sleep/Wake buttons at the same time to enter into the Recovery Mode.

Step 3There will be a window that pops up from iTunes and select the OK button. Then you can erase iPhone without Apple ID by clicking the Restore iPhone button from the right of the iTunes screen.

If Find My iPhone is not working, you can try the next option.

Part 3: How to Erase iPhone Without Apple ID in Default Settings

Erase iPhone without Apple ID in the Settings application of your iPhone is an efficient way without a computer. But you should sure you have turned off the Find My iPhone at first. Then you can follow the process to factory reset your iPhone with the steps below.

Step 1Launch the Settings application on your iPhone, click the Reset option from the General page, and then you can select the Erase All Content and Settings option to erase iPhone without Apple ID.

Step 2Select the Erase iPhone button and enter the password to confirm the information. Click the Find My iPhone button, to turn off the Active Look and delete the device, you will be asked to enter the Apple ID and password.

Part 4: FAQs about Erasing iPhone Without Apple ID

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• Removes Apple ID or its password.
• Remove screen time or restriction passcode in seconds.

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Conclusion

When you have the passcode to enter your iPhone, you can simply erase iPhone without Apple ID with the two default methods, the default settings and iTunes. But if you want to erase your iPhone without Apple ID completely with a high success ratio, FoneLab iOS Unlocker is always the initial choice you should have a try. If you have any question or suggestion, please write down to let us know.