How to factory reset iPhone 14 without passcode - 4 options
Did you forget passcode and can't unlock your iPhone 14? There's a way to get in, but you'll need a factory reset. Learn how to reset an iPhone 14 without the password.
Lucas Seltzer Updated on Mar 13, 2025 11:13 AM
Apple has made it a smooth experience to factory reset iPhone 14 as long as you have access to your device's Settings. However, if you forgot the iPhone passcode or have a disabled iPhone 14 that is saying iPhone Unavailable or Security Lockout, you might be wondering how to reset your iPhone 14 without the passcode.
You can perform a factory reset just to unlock iPhone 14 without having to know the passcode by restoring with iTunes/Finder, Forgot Passcode? option or iCloud Find My page. If all else fails, try iPhone Unlocker to get the locked iPhone 14 reset to factory settings without a password or Apple ID. No matter which method you choose to use, your iPhone will be wiped clean, with all data and settings deleted for good.
Let's dive into 4 easy routes for resetting passcode to iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max, and regain access.
Try these steps to erase or reset iPhone 14 when you've forgotten the passcode and are getting locked out.
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Will iPhone 14 factory reset without password delete all data?
A factory reset on iPhone 14 means restoring the device to its out-of-box state. Obviously, the process involves completely erasing almost everything on your iPhone, including your lock screen passcode, photos, contacts, videos, music, messages, accounts and passwords, etc., as well as preferences and settings.
This is why resetting the screen lock passcode on an iPhone without erasing the device is a challenging task. Make sure you have regular backups made before the device was disabled, or you used iCloud to store your data. After iPhone 14 is erased and started from scratch, you can get into it without a passcode and eventually restore the content and settings.
Can't factory reset iPhone 14 without passcode? The reasons
You may be suffering from passcode lock which is used to verify a factory reset on iPhone 14:
- You forgot your iPhone 14 passcode and the device is locked.
- You repeatedly enter the passcode wrong from the Lock Screen, and your iPhone is now disabling for 1 minutes, 5 minutes, 15 minutes, 1 hour or several hours.
- You have an old iPhone and don't know the passcode to factory reset the device before giving away, selling or trading in.
- Your naughty child changed your iPhone passcode without telling you.
How to reset an iPhone 14 without password using iTunes/ Finder
If you can no longer use your Apple ID, you can reset iPhone 14 passcode using iTunes or Finder on your computer.
Doing this is simpler than it seems, although it'll require you to factory reset your locked iPhone 14 with buttons and to enter recovery mode. While you're at it, just open iTunes or Finder and restore the device to factory defaults to remove the passcode.
Step 1. Turn off your iPhone 14 completely.
Step 2. Connect your iPhone 14 to computer and put it into recovery mode.
- Press the Side button and immediately connect the cable to both your iPhone 14 and your computer.
- Keep holding down the Side button until you see an image of a computer and a cable the device's screen. This means that your iPhone boots into recovery mode.
Step 3. Open iTunes or Finder on your computer.
You will get a popup asking you to update or restore your iPhone. If not, locate your iPhone 14 in iTunes/ Finder window.
Step 4. Restore locked iPhone 14 without passcode in iTunes/Finder.
Choose Restore from the popup, and follow the onscreen instructions to trigger the reset. Your computer will first download the latest iOS software onto your iPhone.
Simply let the download to complete in case the device exits recovery mode and restarts to the login screen. After that, shut down the phone again and do the same steps to have iPhone 14 reset even you don't have access to lock passcode.
Once iPhone 14 has been restored and starts fresh, set it up and restore your personal information from iCloud backup or iTunes backup if you have one beforehand.
How to factory reset iPhone 14 without passcode or iTunes using iPhone Unlocker tool
If you don't want to deal with errors while iTunes or Finder is factory resetting an iPhone 14 without a passcode you forgot, you may go with iPhone Unlocker. It's a desktop-based utility that is specifically designed for swiftly unlock iPhone or iPad when it's unavailable, disabled, Security Lockout due to forgotten or unknown passcode, or locked out by Activation lock, ScreenTime passcode or MDM lock.
Similar to restoring iPhone 14 with computer in iTunes/ Finder, iPhone Unlocker software works to get your locked device into recovery mode and reset iPhone 14's passcode in a quick manner. Simply follow these steps to factory reset the iPhone 14 without knowing the password you set for the lock screen.
1. Run iPhone Unlocker on your computer, and choose Wipe Passcode on its main interface.
2. Plug your passcode-locked iPhone 14 to your computer through a lightning cable. If it's not recognized, use the onscreen instructions to place it into recovery mode.
3. Go ahead and confirm the basic information for your iPhone 14 model.
4. Click Start button to let your computer download the newest software for your iPhone, and have the device prepared for a data reset without entering the passcode.
5. When done, enter "0000" as required to confirm that you're sure to delete all data and settings and reset iPhone 14 to its factory conditions.
6. Finally hit Unlock button to begin factory resetting your iPhone 14 when locked and erasing the passcode. Done!
How to reset iPhone 14 without password or computer via Forgot Passcode option
You do not need a computer to reset the passcode because you have an iPhone 14 originally shipped with iOS 16. When you can't remember your passcode, try entering the wrong code more than five times in a row until your iPhone is unavailable and shows Erase iPhone or Forgot Passcode option. A tap on that option along with your Apple Account and password should restore your iPhone 14 to factory settings without the passcode or computer.
Be sure that you know your Apple ID and you're connected to Wi-Fi or cellular network for the iPhone reset to work.
1- Once your iPhone 14 displays iPhone Unavailable screen, tap Forgot Passcode option for iOS 17, 18 or later, or tap Erase iPhone for iOS 16.
2. From the iPhone Reset screen, choose Start iPhone Reset.
3. Enter your Apple Account password to get your iPhone to log out of your Apple Account.
4. Tap Erase iPhone to reset the iPhone 14 and its passcode.
This will take some time to complete, but once it's done, you manage to bypass the lock screen and unlock your forgotten passcode on the iPhone 14. Then set up the phone and restore your data and settings from a backup.
How to erase iPhone 14 without a passcode through iCloud Find My
With Find My iPhone function already activated on your iPhone 14 before it's locked, you can remotely erase your device and reset the passcode through the internet access (mobile data network or Wi-Fi network.) Your Apple Account that's signed into your phone is also required when trying to wipe the screen passcode and unlock the iPhone 14.
Open a web browser on your computer and visit icloud.com/find. Then log into your iCloud account with your Apple ID and password.
In All Devices on the left side, choose your iPhone 14 that's unavailable, disabled or locked and required for a passcode reset.
Click Erase This Device, followed by Next. Enter your Apple Account passcode to confirm and let the remote wipe kick off, erasing iPhone 14 without password.
After resetting, set up iPhone 14
Now, you should have no worries about how to factory reset an iPhone 14 without password when the device gets locked or disabled, and are able to access your device again - though the resetting process can take anywhere from a few minutes to an hour depending on the amount of data on the device and the internet speed.
When iPhone 14 reboots once your passcode has been reset and the device has been returned to factory settings, follow the on-screen instructions to set it up. Here are a few things you should know:
- A factory reset will clear all your personal information, apps, and settings, and install the latest version of iOS software that is supported by your device.
- During the setup, you can restore your iPhone 14 from the previous backup file. If you do not have a backup, you just set up the device as new.
- If your iPhone has Find My iPhone enabled, it may get stuck at Lock to Owner screen after resetting. You'll need to use your Apple Account credentials associated to the Activation Lock to set up your phone.
