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How to Reset Disabled/Locked iPhone iPad without iTunes in 5 Ways

Searching for a way to factory reset locked iPhone or reset disabled iPhone or iPad, but don't have access to the iTunes app? In this tutorial, we will show you how to reset disabled or locked iPhone iPad without iTunes, apply to all iPhone and iPad models.

The most frustrating situation you can ever have with your iPhone or iPad is when your device gets disabled, or iPhone locked after the latest iOS 15 update, which will be released soon on public. And you have all your data sitting on it. Even though the device is right there in your hands, you are helpless as you can't access a bit of your data without first enabling your device. However, there's one thing you can do without enabling your device that is to reset your device.

Also Read: How to Unlock A Disabled iPod without iTunes or Computer >

Factory Reset Locked iPhone/iPad without iTunes

Most guides on the Internet tell you to use the iTunes app to reset your device. However, you do have other more choices to reset your disabled iPhone iPad without iTunes. In this guide, you're going to learn just about how to reset the disabled or locked iPhone iPad without iTunes. The following procedure should work on most iPhone and iPad models, including iPhone 12/11(Pro)/XS/XR/X, iPad Air/Pro/mini.

Factory Reset Locked iPhone/iPad without iTunes – Find My iPhone
Factory Reset Locked iPhone/iPad without iTunes – AnyFix
Factory Reset Locked iPhone/iPad without iTunes – PhoneRescue
How to Reset Disabled iPhone/iPad without iTunes – Siri (iOS 8 – 11)
How to Unlock My iPad If It Is Disabled?

How to Reset Disabled/Locked iPhone iPad without iTunes

Here, we will share with you 5 safest methods to factory reset a locked iPhone or iPad without iTunes. You can go through this guide firstly, and then choose one of four methods to finish the task according to your situation.

Method 1. How to Factory Reset Locked iPhone/iPad without iTunes – Find My iPhone

The Find My iPhone feature in iCloud can be used to locate, lock or reset your iDevice remotely. Just follow the below steps to reset your disabled iPhone iPad with it.

Go to iCloud.com on a computer or another device > Log in to your iCloud account (Apple ID).
Click on "Find iPhone" > Click on the "All Devices" option > Select the device that has been disabled > Click "Erase iPhone". Afterward, your device will reset back to factory settings and all data will be removed.

Factory Reset Locked iPhone/iPad without iTunes – Find My iPhone

Method 2. How to Reset Disabled iPhone/iPad without iTunes – AnyFix

AnyFix – iOS system recovery is a one-stop solution to fix various iOS/iPadOS/tvOS/iTunes issues, including resetting your iPhone/iPad/iPod when you got a disabled/locked device, or you need to restore your device to the factory setting before selling your old iPhone. Check how can you reset disabled iPhone/iPad without iTunes:

AnyFix – Reset Disabled iPhone/iPad

Hard Reset mode resets your device without the screen passcode.
1-Click Reset mode resets iPhone quicker with the screen passcode.
Update or downgrade the iOS version as you wish after reset.
Fix 200+ iOS system issues and 130+ iTunes issues you encounter.

Now let's start the steps to reset your device using this program.

Step 1. Free download AnyFix on your computer and connect your device to it. Launch AnyFix and choose Reset Device here.

Select Reset Device Tool

Step 2. Select Hard Reset mode to reset your locked or disabled iPhone or iPad. This mode is suitable for people who forgot the screen passcode.

Hard Reset Your Locked or Disabled iPhone iPad

Resetting will erase all data and settings. Think twice before you reset your iPhone.

Step 3. Just follow the onscreen instructions to put your device to Recovery Mode and then download the firmware based on your device. (The download process may take some minutes.)

Download Firmware Based on Your Device

Put Your Device into Recovery Mode and Download Firmware

Step 4. After that, AnyFix will automatically reset your device to factory resetting. And in the end, you will get a Reset Completed page and a totally new device.

Reset Completed

Method 3. Factory Reset Locked iPhone/iPad without iTunes – PhoneRescue for iOS

To reset a disabled iPhone or iPad without iTunes, the only available way is to take advantage of some professional reset tools, which are able to safely reset your device. And PhoneRescue for iOS is an application built to deal with cases just like yours. The app allows you to fix many of the issues in your device's operating system and it also helps recover data while your device is being repaired.

More importantly, PhoneRescue for iOS provides you an option where you can choose whether you would like to erase your data or not while resetting. Also, the interface of the said app is so simple and easy to use that you don't need an expert's advice to repair or reset your iOS device.

Step 1. Download PhoneRescue and connect your device.

Free Download PhoneRescue for iOS on your computer > Connect your device to your computer via a USB cable > Click on iOS Repair Tools mode > Click on Right Arrow.

Factory Reset iPod Touch with PhoneRescue for iOS

Step 2. Choose repair mode.

It provides two reset modes – Standard Mode and Advanced Mode, select one mode you prefer. With Standard Mode, your iOS system will be updated to the latest version and all device data will be completely erased. With Advanced Mode, the data on your device won't be erased.

Select the Standard Mode to Repair iOS System

Step 3. Enter in "Recovery" mode.

Follow the 3-step instruction as the screenshot shows to enter the "Recovery" mode.

Enter the Recovery Mode

Step 4. Download firmware.

After entering "Recovery" mode, check your device info > Click "Download" button to download the firmware for your iPhone.

Choose the Device Model

Step 5. Repair your device to normal.

After downloading process completes, PhoneRescue will repair your iPhone to normal and reset automatically. Do not disconnect your iPhone until it reboots.

Method 4. Reset Disabled iPhone/iPad without iTunes – Siri (iOS 8 – 11)

Step 1. Press and hold the Home button to launch Siri > Ask Siri "What time is it?" and it will tell you the time > Tap on the clock that appears.

Step 2. Then, you will see the World Clock screen, tap on "+" button on the top-right to add a new clock.

Add a New Lock

Step 3. Type a city name on the following screen > Type anything in the text field > Tap and hold on the text and choose "Select All" > Choose "Share", and you will be asked how you would like to share the selected text > Just choose "Message".

Choose a City

Step 4. Enter any random info on the following screen and then tap on the "+" (plus) icon followed by Create New Contact > Tap on add photo to add a photo for the contact and it will open the Photos app. Wait for a while, and then press the Home button. Your disabled iPhone or iPad should be unlocked now.

Add Your Information

How to Unlock My iPad If It Is Disabled?

The above methods allows you to restore your iPhone/iPad to the factory resetting when you forgot passcode. Besides, you can utilize iPhone unlocking software tobypass a disabled device. AnyUnlock – iPhone password unlocker can free your iOS and iPadOS devices from various locks. It can unlock iPhone lock screen, Apple ID, MDM lock, iTunes backup password and manage iPhone passwords, etc. So, if you can't remember the passcode, iPhone/iPad is diabled and iTunes can not recognize you, Face ID or Touch ID not working, iPhone screen is cracked, etc., AnyUnlock helps you to unlock your device.

Now, you can free download AnyUnlock, and follow the steps below to unlock your iPad or iPhone when it's disabled:

Launch the tool and click "Unlock Screen Passcode".

Choose Unlock Screen Passcode
Connect your iPhone via USB cable and head to "Start".

Connect iPhone and Start
Click the "Dwonload" button to get the matching firmware.

Download iOS Firmware
After that, click the "Unlock Now" button.

Tap on Unlock Now to Remove Screen Passcode
Wait for the unlocking process finished as below.

Screen Passcode Removed Successfully

Also Read: How to Unlock Disabled iPhone or iPad without Computer or iCloud >

The Bottom Line

You won't be able to use the built-in option to reset your iPhone or iPad if your device has been disabled. The above guide should provide you with a method to reset your disabled or locked device without using iTunes or the inaccessible built-in reset feature. If you find this guide useful, just download AnyFix to have a try and you can also share it to help more users who are stuck in the same situation.

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