Have you forgotten the Apple ID and/or password of your iPhone? This issue is more common than you might think.

But while forgetting your credentials for an app or service is never that big of a deal (since you can always change login details or create a new account), it’s an issue for Apple device owners. Forget your Apple ID, and you won’t be able to remove the activation lock or reset your iDevice.

Fortunately, there are a few techniques you can use to unlock iPhone without Apple ID. Below, we’ve listed 4 methods that work for most people – and we hope one of them will work for you too.

Way 1. Active iPhone without Jailbreak Even Find My iPhone Is On

The quickest and easiest way to unlock an iPhone without Apple ID and/or password is by using a tool specially designed for this purpose.

iToolab UnlockGo removes the Apple ID and password permanently, allowing you to unlock your iPhone or reset it. Once UnlockGo removes the current Apple ID and password, you can set up a new one and start performing any action that you previously couldn’t due to losing your ID.

The steps required to remove your Apple login with UnlockGo are few, and the whole process will take you up to 5 minutes. Here’s how you can use UnlockGo to remove your Apple ID:

Step 1  Download and install UnlockGo on your Mac or Windows PC. Launch UnlockGo and choose “Unlock Apple ID” from the list of 4 options in the tool’s menu.

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Step 2  Connect your iPhone to your computer via USB cable. When prompted, enter the passcode in your iPhone and tap on “Trust” when the dialogue box opens.

Step 3  Now, UnlockGo will detect the model of your iPhone device. If not, click “Doesn’t match? Please tell us.” Then, select the firmware version and click “Download.”

Step 4  Click “Unlock Now” to start unlocking the Apple ID.

Step 5  UnlockGo will now reset the device. After the device restarts, it will ask Apple ID and password to unlock it. Tap Unlock with Passcode and then on Use Device Passcode. This will let you use the device passcode to unlock your iPhone.

Way 2. Unlock iPhone without Apple ID When Find My iPhone Is Off

If you’re looking for a way to reset your iPhone when you don’t have the Apple ID and when the “Find My iPhone” feature is also off, you’ll need to use the recovery mode. When in recovery mode, you can reset your iPhone without needing to enter the Apple ID.

Note: It’s smart to back up your data before performing these steps, as this method tends to erase the iPhone’s memory.

Step 1. Enter the recovery mode on your iPhone.

  • To enter the Recovery Mode, plug your iPhone into your Mac or Windows with a USB cable and open iTunes.
  • Now press and hold the Power and Home buttons simultaneously. Then wait for the Apple logo to show up on the screen.
  • Keep holding the buttons until you see iPhone entering recovery mode.

Step 2. On iTunes, navigate to the “Summary” panel and click on “Restore iPhone”

Step 3. You will receive a pop-up warning that all your data will be wiped out if you proceed with the restoration. Click on “Restore” and continue through the steps as instructed to reset your iPhone without Apple ID.

Way 3. Recover the Apple ID to Unlock iPhone

If you have forgotten the Apple ID, you can reset it by email. Follow the steps below to successfully reset your Apple ID:

Step 1. Open your web browser and go to the Find Apple ID Page.

Step 2. Enter the first name, last, and email address associated with your Apple account and click “Continue.”

Step 3. Follow through the steps and click “recover by email”.

Step 4. You will soon receive an email with your Apple ID inside.

And you’re done!

Way 4. Unlock iPhone without Apple ID by Contacting the Previous Owner

The last method you can reply on is to contact the previous owner and request them to remove the device from their Apple ID, if you have a used iPhone and the previous owner hasn’t removed their Apple ID from the device. Here are the steps the previous owner will need to take to perform an iCloud reset:

Step 1. Log in to iCloud.com.

Step 2. Click “Find iPhone.”

Step 3. Choose “All Devices” to open a list of all devices linked to the owner’s Apple ID.

Step 4. Select the device which is to be removed.

Step 5. Click “Erase iPhone”, and then “Remove from Account.”

Step 6. Turn off your device and turn it back on to set it up as new, with you being the only owner now.

Call them or get in touch via email. And if you bought the iPhone from a retailer, see if they have the contact details of the ex-owner saved in their record.

Conclusion

The solutions mentioned above are all tried and tested methods for successfully unlocking your iPhone without the Apple ID. The easiest way to unlock or reset your iPhone/iPad is by using the iToolab UnlockGo, the most user-friendly tool specially made for this purpose. If you’re the adventurous type, you can try the other methods to get your iPhone unlocked. Let us know which method you prefer in the comments below.

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