How to Unlock iPhone 17 without a Passcode

Forgetting your iPhone passcode is a stressful experience, locking you out of your digital life. The good news is that you can regain access to your device, even without the passcode. This guide will walk you through several official methods to unlock iPhone 17 without a passcode, as well as an alternative using a third-party tool for those who prefer a guided software approach.

It is important to understand a critical security measure from the start: to protect your data, the only way to remove a forgotten passcode is to erase the device completely. After it is erased, you can restore your data from a backup.

Before You Begin: The 2 Things You Absolutely Need

To successfully unlock your iPhone 17, you must be prepared. Do not proceed with any of the following methods unless you have met these two non-negotiable requirements.

• Your data will be erased: there is no official way to unlock an iPhone without deleting all its content and settings. This is a security feature to prevent unauthorized access to your personal information. Your only way to recover data is by restoring for a backup you made before getting locked out.
• You must know your Apple ID and password: after your iPhone is erased, Apple's Activation Lock will require you to enter the Apple ID and password originally used on the device. Without these credentials, the iPhone will remain permanently locked and unusable.

Method 1. Unlock iPhone 17 without a Passcode via "Forgot Passcode?"

This is the fastest and most convenient method if your iPhone 17 is running a modern version of iOS, is connected to WiFi or cellular, and you know your Apple ID password.

Step 1. Continue entering incorrect passcodes on the lock screen until the device enters iPhone Unavailable and an Forgot Passcode? option appears at the bottom-right corner.
Step 2. Tap the "Forgot Passcode?" option. Then select iPhone Reset. Tap the Start iPhone Reset option.

Step 3. You will be prompted to enter your Apple ID password. This is to sign you out of your Apple ID and deactivate Activation Lock.
Step 4. Once you enter the correct password, your iPhone will begin the erasing process. After it completes, the device will restart to the factory setup screen, ready for you to set it up again.

Method 2. Unlock iPhone 17 without a Passcode via iTunes/Finder

If you cannot see the Forgot Password option or your device isn't connected to the internet, using iTunes or Finder is the most reliable fallback.

Step 1. Turn off your iPhone 17 completely. You will also need a Mac or a Windows PC. On a Mac with macOS Catalina or later, you will use Finder. On an older Mac or a Windows PC, you will use iTunes.
Step 2. Put your iPhone 17 into recovery mode. Press and hold the Side button on the right side of your iPhone. While continuing to hold the Side button, connect the iPhone to your computer with a USB cable.
Step 3. Keep holding the Side button until you see the recovery mode screen on your iPhone - an icon showing a computer and a cable. Do not release it when the Apple logo appears.
Step 4. On your computer, locate your iPhone. Finder or iTunes will display a dialog box stating, "There is a problem with the iPhone that requires it to be updated or restored."
Step 5. Choose the Restore option. Your computer will download the latest iOS software for your iPhone and begin the restoration process. Once complete, your iPhone will restart.

Method 3. Unlock iPhone 17 without a Passcode via iCloud's Find My

If you don't have your locked iPhone with you, you can erase it remotely using iCloud, as long as Find My was previously enabled.

Step 1. Open a web browser and go to icloud.com/find.
Step 2. Sign in with the Apple ID and password associated with your locked iPhone 17 from the list.
Step 3. A menu will appear. Select Erase iPhone and follow the on-screen instructions to confirm your choice.

Method 4. Unlock iPhone 17 without a Passcode via TunesKit iPhone Unlocker [Without Apple ID Password]

If you forgot your iPhone screen passcode and Apple ID password at the same time, the above method is not suitable for you. You can use TunesKit iPhone Unlocker to unlock your iPhone 17 with a few steps. TunesKit iPhone Unlocker is designed to guide you through unlocking your device without screen passcode and Apple ID password. It provides a straightforward user interface that handles the technical steps for you.

It is important to understand that the tool achieves the same result as the manual method: it will erase all data on your device to remove the passcode.

Step 1 Connect iPhone 17 to computer

First of all, download and install TunesKit iPhone Unlocker on your computer. Connect your iPhone to your iPhone. Once your computer detects your iPhone, click the Unlock iOS Screen option. Click the Start button to enter the next step.

Step 2 Put iPhone into recovery mode

You will see a instruction about ow to put iPhone into recovery mode. If you click the Next button to continue.

Step 3 Download iOS firmware

In this new window, you need to check some information about your iPhone. If everything is OK, click the Download button to download firmware package for your iPhone 17.

Step 4 Unlock iPhone 17 without a passcode

Click the Unlock button to start the unlocking process. This process will take a few minutes. Once the process is done, you can access your iPhone again.

FAQs about Unlocking iPhone 17 without a Passcode

Conclusion

Being locked out of your iPhone 17 is a solvable problem. Whether you use which method, you can safely reset your iPhone. For those seeking a simpler, more guided computer-based process, TunesKit iPhone Unlocker is a good alternative. Ultimately, the key is to be prepared with your Apple ID credentials and a recent backup to restore your valuable data.