Apple Security Lockdown Mode: How to Erase and Reset Locked iPhone or iPad 1

Apple Security Lockdown Mode: How to Erase and Reset Locked iPhone or iPad

In iOS 15.1 or earlier versions of iOS, entering the wrong passcode several times will disable your iPhone and you will be prompted to restore the locked iPhone using Finder/iTunes. While the process of restoring a disabled iPhone through a computer is reliable, it is quite tedious and not suitable for everyone. Fortunately, Apple now offers a better way to deal with this impasse! In iOS 15.2 or later, you can erase and reset a locked iPhone without a computer using your Apple ID and password.

How to Erase and Reset Locked iPhone or iPad without Computer (2022)

The latest iteration of iOS comes with three key account management features including Digital Heritage, iCloud Account Recovery and newly added option to erase and restore disabled iPhone without Mac or Windows PC. If you forgot your iPhone passcode, you know the disappointing and long-standing method to reset locked device. Before we move on to the steps, let’s learn how it works and what needs attention.

How iOS 15.2 Lets You Easily Reset a Locked iPhone

In iOS 15.2 or later, when your iPhone is in Security Lock mode, the option to wipe device appears directly on the screen. Therefore, you no longer need to rely on your Mac or PC to restore the device.

Before allowing you to wipe and reset the device, you will be prompted to enter your security essential Apple ID information. Once this is done, you can restore iPhone from a new iCloud backup and also set a new password. So if you have iCloud backup, you can restore the device without any pain.

Things to Keep in Mind When Resetting Locked iPhone on iOS 15.2 or Later

It’s important to note that the new method requires your iPhone or iPad to be connected to a cellular or Wi-Fi network. Also, if you restart your device while in “Security Lock” mode, you will not be allowed to reconnect to a Wi-Fi network until your device is unlocked.

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How to Restore a Locked iPhone on iOS 15.2 or Later

1. Assuming your iPhone or iPad is in Security Lock mode, clean iphone/ erase iPad option below. If the device is not in security lock mode, enter the wrong passcode several times until it prompts you to try again later.

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2. Now, Enter your Apple ID password To sign out of your Apple account on your iOS or iPadOS device

3. Next, tap on it. Erase iPhone/ Erase iPad once again to erase all your media and data. This step will reset your locked iPhone.

4. Once your device restarts, follow the onscreen instructions to set up the device. Along the way, iOS will let you restore your device from an iCloud backup and also set a new password.

Restore iPhone or iPad from iCloud backup

That is all! Resetting your locked iPhone is now much more convenient than before, right?

How to Restore a Disabled iPhone on iOS 15.1 or Earlier

1. Turn off your device first.

  • On iPhone 8 or later: Press and hold the power button and volume down button until the power off slider appears. Then drag the slider to turn off your device.
  • On iPhone 7 or earlier: Press and hold the power button until the power off slider appears. After that, drag the slider to turn off your device.

2. Next, connect your device to a Mac or Windows PC using a USB cable. After that, boot your device into recovery mode using the following steps:

  • On iPhone 8 or later: Hold down the power button.
  • On iPhone 7/7 Plus: Press and hold the volume down button.
  • On iPhone 6s or earlier: Press and hold the home button.

Make sure to hold the button until the recovery mode screen appears.

3. Now, Choose your ‌iPhone‌ Click in Finder/iTunes and reinstate In the pop-up prompt that appears to reset the locked device.

Restore disabled iPhone in iOS 15.1 or earlier

Your computer will now download the latest version of the software for your iPhone or iPad and initiate the restore process. After this process is complete, disconnect your device and set it up as usual.

The Easiest Way to Remove Security Lock Mode on iPhone and iPad

Even if it means you have to erase all your data and reset the device, it’s a much better solution when your iPhone is locked and you desperately want to restore it. In terms of functionality, it reminds me of our Screen Time password recovery guide, which lets you use your Apple ID and password for recovery.

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With unlimited free iCloud storage and finally the ability to reset locked iPhone without a computer, it might not be long before we see a portless iPhone. Managing iPhone using a computer already seems like a conservative method. No wonder I’ve already seen the writing on the wall. What do you think of this new add-on feature in iOS 15.2? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

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