Can Someone Unlock My iPhone in Lost Mode? [5 Ways]

"I lost my iPhone last month, and then I set it in Lost Mode to prevent others from accessing my iPhone. However, I found the lost phone yesterday, yet it is still in Lost Mode. Can an iPhone be unlocked in Lost Mode?"

Activating Lost Mode should be your first step when you misplace an iPhone. It allows anyone who finds the device to contact you and return it.

But what if you forget the passcode or the device is locked by the previous owner? If you're unable to unlock an iPhone in Lost Mode, this guide offers four effective solutions to help you regain access.

Part 1. Can Someone Unlock My iPhone in Lost Mode?

The short answer is No — unless they have your credentials.

When your iPhone is in Lost Mode, it's protected by multiple layers of Apple security:

• Passcode Required: The device can't be unlocked without the passcode you set.
• Activation Lock: Even if someone erases the phone, it still requires your Apple ID and password to be reactivated.
• Limited Access: The only visible info is the custom message you set (like your contact number); everything else is locked down.

Can police or Apple unlock it?

Only with proper authorization and your Apple ID credentials. Apple doesn’t bypass Activation Lock for anyone without proof of ownership.

What if someone knows your passcode or Apple ID?

Then yes, they could disable Lost Mode and access your device. That’s why it’s crucial to keep those credentials private and change them immediately if your phone is lost or stolen.

Part 2. How to Unlock iPhone in Lost Mode? [5 Solutions]

So, how to unlock an iPhone in Lost Mode? Here, we provide 5 methods to do it with or without a passcode.

Solution 1. Unlock iPhone in Lost Mode via Correct Passcode

If you set a screen lock before enabling Lost Mode, enter the correct passcode to unlock your iPhone. This is the simplest way to regain access. If no screen lock was used or you've forgotten the original passcode, keep reading for alternative solutions.

Step 1. Tap the Home button or swipe up to wake up the iPhone.
Step 2. Enter the correct passcode on the screen, and the Lost Mode will be turned off.

Solution 2. Unlock iPhone in Lost Mode via iCloud

Besides, you can go to the iCloud website and use the Find My iPhone feature to disable the Lost Mode on your iPhone. What listed in the following shows you how to unlock iPhone in Lost Mode via iCloud.

Step 1. Launch a browser on your computer or another mobile device and navigate to the icloud.com website.
Step 2. Log in to your Apple ID account, which should be the same one you use on the iPhone in Lost Mode.
Step 3. Click Find My and hit on the All Devices option. Then select your lost phone in the dropdown list.
Step 4. Click on the Lost Mode option.
Step 5. Select Stop Lost Mode and then confirm to unlock your iPhone in Lost Mode. After it's done, all the info on the screen will be removed.

Solution 3. Unlock iPhone in Lost Mode via Find My App

Alternatively, if you have another iOS device, you can use the Find My app to unlock your iPhone in Lost Mode with ease. Similar to the web-based iCloud method, it also requires your Apple ID credentials.

Step 1. Open the Find My app on another Apple device and sign in with your Apple ID.
Step 2. Tap the Devices tab at the bottom.
Step 3. Select your iPhone from the device list.
Step 4. Scroll down and tap Mark As Lost (or Lost Mode on older iOS).
Step 5. Tap Stop Lost Mode and confirm. Once Lost Mode is stopped, you can unlock your iPhone with your passcode, Face ID, or Touch ID as usual.

Solution 4. Unlock iPhone in Lost Mode Without Passcode or Apple ID

What if you forgot the passcode or Apple ID? In most cases, it is impossible to unlock a lost mode iPhone without knowing the passcode or Apple ID. Fortunately, you can use a professional iOS unlocking tool to solve your problem, which might be the only way.

TunesKit Activation Unlocker is a well-established tool to fix an iPhone stuck in Lost Mode. Besides, it allows users to unlock iCloud-locked iPhones, remove the Activation Lock without the previous owner, and turn off camera sound in minutes.

Now, please follow the steps below to learn how to unlock lost iPhone without Apple ID by using TunesKit Activation Unlocker. Alternatively, you can watch a short video.

Step 1Connect iPhone to Computer

Download and install TunesKit Activation Unlocker on your computer. Then, connect your iPhone to the computer via a lightning cable. Click on the Start button. Then, hit on the Agree button after reading the risk tip.

Step 2Jailbreak Your iPhone

Then, you will need to jailbreak your iPhone. TunesKit Activation Unlocker will first download a jailbreak tool. After downloading the jailbreak tool, you can follow the instructions below to jailbreak your iPhone.

Step 3Start to Unlock iPhone in Lost Mode

After jailbreaking your iPhone, TunesKit Activation Unlocker will start the unlocking process and remove the Activation lock from your iPhone.

Solution 5. Change DNS to Unlock iPhone in Lost Mode

You can try unlocking an iPhone in Lost Mode by changing the DNS address, but this method has limitations. It only works on iOS 11 or earlier, and you'll need to repeat the DNS change every time the device restarts. If you're using an older iOS version, follow the steps below to modify the DNS settings.

Step 1. Wake Activation Lock screen, then set up the language and country on your iPhone, press the Home button and select More Wi-Fi Settings.
Step 2. Click on the i button next to the WiFi option, scroll down, click on Configure DNS > Manual, and enter corresponding IP address. The following is the IP list:

• USA:104.154.51.7
• UK: 104.155.28.90
• Europe: 104.155.28.90
• Asia: 104.155.220.58
• Australia and Oceania: 35.189.47.23

Step 3. Click on Save button after entering the ID address.
Step 4. Click on Next and Back and you can access your iPhone without encountering the iCloud Activation lock.

Part 3. Conclusion

If you have set your iPhone in Lost Mode, the correct passcode is the best and first solution you should take to unlock it. But if you can't remember the passcode, you can save your iPhone from Lost Mode via iCloud or the Find My app instead.

Don't know the screen passcode and Apple ID? TunesKit Activation Unlocker can be the best choice. It is an almighty iCloud unlocking tool that can remove iPhone Lost Mode with simple steps. Changing DNS address is the least recommended method, as it has a very low success rate.