[2022] The Ultimate Guide to Bypass Disabled iPhone 5/6/7/8/X/XR - Qiling  

How to Bypass Disabled iPhone 5/6/7/8/X in 3 Simple Ways

Updated on Jun 19, 2024 | by Woodward

Your iPhone or iPad may be disabled due to a forgotten passcode, a broken screen, or other reasons. Don't worry, we're here to help you regain control of your device. This guide offers several solutions to bypass a disabled iPhone, including options to recover your device. Check out the solutions below.

Workable Solutions Step-by-step Troubleshooting
Solution 1. Qiling MobiUnlock Launch MobiUnlock on the PC > Connect your device to the PC...Full steps
Solution 2. iTunes Launch iTunes on your computer > Connect the iPhone to the PC...Full steps
Solution 3. Find My iPhone Go to iCloud.com and log into with your Apple ID and password...Full steps

Solution 1. How to Bypass a Disabled iPhone via Qiling MobiUnlock

Compared to other solutions, Qiling MobiUnlock stands out for its flexibility in unlocking a disabled iPhone. With its powerful unlock tool, you can bypass various barriers such as forgotten iPad/iPhone passcodes, disabled iPhones/iPads, and broken screens, among others. Its numerous features make it a standout option.

You can download Qiling MobiUnlock on your computer and start the process of bypassing your disabled iPhone.

Step 1. Connect your iPhone, iPad, or iPod to your PC with a USB cable and run Qiling MobiUnlock. Select "Unlock Screen Passcode" from the home page of Qiling MobiUnlock.

Step 2. Click "Start" to continue.

Step 3. Click "Next" to download an available firmware for your device, or click "Select" to manually select a firmware package you have downloaded on your computer.

Step 4. After completing the firmware verification, click "Unlock Now" and a warning window will appear. Enter the required information in the box and click "Unlock" again to bypass the locked or disabled iPhone, iPad, or iPod.

Step 5. Wait patiently for the tool to bypass your locked device. When it has done, set up your iPhone, iPad, iPod and create a new password.

Solution 2. How to Unlock Disabled iPhone with iTunes

iTunes is the official way offered by Apple to unlock a locked iPhone, but it will erase all information and reset it to factory settings, requiring a backup to avoid losing data.

To use this method, you'll need to prepare:

Step 1. Launch the latest version of iTunes on your computer.

Step 2. Connect your iPhone to the computer.

Step 3. Open iTunes (Ignore this step if it has been opened).

Step 4. Then, iTunes will start to synchronize with your device and create a copy of your device.

Step 5. When the process completes, click on your iPhone icon on the iTunes screen.

Step 6. From the right panel, choose the "Restore iPhone" option.

Restore iPhone from iTunes

Step 7. To restore your iPhone without a passcode, select the most recent backup file from the available options, which will allow you to regain access to your device.

Solution 3. How to Erase Device with Apple's Find My iPhone Feature

To use this method, enable Find My iPhone on your device, which will erase all data and reset it to its original state. This web-based solution doesn't require a USB connection, making it easy to remotely erase data if your iPhone is lost or stolen, but be sure to back up your data first.

Step 1. Go to iCloud.com on a computer.

Step 2. To access your iCloud account, you need to enter your Apple ID and passcode. This will allow you to log in and view your stored data, including contacts, calendar events, and more.

Step 3. From the screen, choose the "Find My iPhone" option.

Step 4. After a short while, you will come to a map that displays the location of your device on it.

Step 5. Choose "All Devices" from the top of the screen.

Step 6. Choose the iOS device you'd like to erase.

Step 7. To erase your iPhone, click on "Erase iPhone" to completely wipe out all data, including your passcode, from your device.

Erase iPhone from iCloud

Step 8. Erasing your iPhone will reset it to factory settings, allowing you to set it up as a new device.

The Bottom Line

Here are all possible solutions to bypass the passcode. You can try them one by one to see if they work, but that may be very time-consuming. Solution 1 is suggested as it has a higher success rate compared with the other two methods.

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