If you have forgotten the passcode for your iPhone and need to reset it, you can do so using iTunes. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to reset your iPhone without the passcode using iTunes:
1. Connect your iPhone to your computer: Use the USB cable to connect your iPhone to your computer. Make sure you have the latest version of iTunes installed on your computer.
2. Launch iTunes: Once your iPhone is connected, launch iTunes on your computer. If it doesn’t open automatically, you can manually open it.
3. Put your iPhone into recovery mode: To reset your iPhone without the passcode, you need to put it into recovery mode. The steps to enter recovery mode may vary depending on the iPhone model you have:
– For iPhone 8 or later: Press and release the volume up button, then press and release the volume down button. press and hold the side button until the recovery mode screen appears.
– For iPhone 7 or 7 Plus: Press and hold the volume down button and the side button simultaneously until the recovery mode screen appears.
– For iPhone 6s or earlier, as well as iPad with Home button: Press and hold the home button and the side (or top) button simultaneously until the recovery mode screen appears.
– For iPhone X or later with Face ID: Press and release the volume up button, then press and release the volume down button. press and hold the side (or top) button and the volume down button until the recovery mode screen appears.
4. Restore your iPhone: Once your iPhone is in recovery mode, iTunes will detect it and display a prompt asking you to restore or update your iPhone. Click on the “Restore” button to proceed.
5. Confirm the restoration: A message will appear, informing you that restoring your iPhone will erase all data and settings. Make sure you have a backup of your iPhone data, as restoring will wipe everything from your device. Click on the “Restore and Update” button to confirm.
6. Wait for the process to finish: iTunes will now download the latest iOS firmware for your iPhone and restore it to factory settings. This process may take some time, so be patient and do not disconnect your iPhone from the computer until the restoration is complete.
7. Set up your iPhone: Once the restoration is finished, your iPhone will restart and you will be prompted to set it up as new or restore from a backup. If you have a backup, you can choose to restore it at this point. Otherwise, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your iPhone as a new device.
By following these steps, you can reset your iPhone without the passcode using iTunes. However, it’s important to note that this will erase all data and settings on your iPhone, so make sure you have a backup of your important data before proceeding with the restoration.