How to factory reset iphone 8 without passcode or computer

Forgot your iPhone passcode? Learn how to get your iPhone into recovery mode so you can erase it and set it up again.

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Step 1: Make sure that you have a computer (Mac or PC)
Step 2: Turn off your iPhone
Step 3: Put your iPhone in recovery mode
Step 4: Restore your iPhone
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2. How to Reset iPhone without Passcode and iTunes
Steps to Factory Reset iPhone without Passcode
3. Why Reset iPhone without Passcode and Computer
How do I factory reset my iPhone without a computer or iTunes?
How do I reset my iPhone to factory settings without passcode?

Forgot the passcode on your iPad?
Forgot the passcode on your iPod touch?

If you enter the wrong passcode on your iPhone Lock Screen too many times, an alert lets you know that your iPhone is disabled. (Learn what to do if you see "[Device] unavailable" or "Security Lockout" on your iPhone or iPad.)

If you can’t remember your passcode when you try again, use a computer to put your iPhone in recovery mode. Recovery mode allows you to erase the iPhone, giving you access to set it up again.

After you erase your iPhone, you can restore your data and settings from a backup. If you didn't back up your iPhone, you can set it up as a new device and then download any data that you have in iCloud.

Step 1: Make sure that you have a computer (Mac or PC)

This process requires a Mac or PC. If you're using a PC, make sure that it has Windows 10 or later, and that iTunes is installed. You also need the cable that came with your iPhone, or another compatible cable, to connect your iPhone to the computer.

If you don't have a computer and you can't borrow one, you need to go to an Apple Retail Store or Apple Authorized Service Provider for help.

Step 2: Turn off your iPhone

Unplug your iPhone from the computer if it’s connected.
Turn off your iPhone using the method for your iPhone model:
Drag the slider to turn off your iPhone, then wait a minute to make sure that it turns off completely.

Step 3: Put your iPhone in recovery mode

Get ready by finding the button on your iPhone that you'll need to hold in the next step:
Press and hold the correct button for your iPhone while immediately connecting your iPhone to the computer. Don't let go of the button.
Keep holding the button until you see the recovery mode screen on your iPhone, then let go.

If you see the passcode screen, you need to turn off your iPhone and start again.

If you can’t get your iPhone to show the recovery mode screen and you need help, contact Apple Support.

Step 4: Restore your iPhone

Locate your iPhone in the Finder or in iTunes on the computer that it’s connected to. (Learn how to find your connected iPhone.)
Choose Restore when you see the option to Restore or Update. Your computer downloads software for your iPhone and begins the restore process. If the download takes more than 15 minutes and your device exits the recovery mode screen, let the download finish, then turn off your iPhone and start again.
Wait for the process to finish.
Disconnect your iPhone from the computer, then set up and use your iPhone.

Need more help?

If you can't complete any of these steps, if you're still prompted for a passcode, or if you need any other assistance, contact Apple Support.

Published Date: June 28, 2022

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How to factory reset an iPhone without passcode or computer is by using other methods of resetting iPhone that doesn’t have to do with passcode or iTunes. These methods mostly entail using third-party iPhone unlocking tools or iCloud’s “Find My iPhone” feature.

iCloud is Apple Inc. official cloud storage and cloud computing service that was launched on October 12, 2011. iCloud is designed to store your iOS media files in the cloud servers by keeping your iOS device in sync mode. Hence, it’s possible to reset an iPhone without passcode or computer via iCloud. This feature of iCloud that lets you reset your iPhone remotely is called Find My iPhone.

Find My iPhone was actually meant to help you locate and retrieve a lost iPhone, iPad or iPod touch. However, if recovering your lost iPhone is not possible, you can also use this feature to reset the lost iPhone or any iPhone.

Step 1. Go to www.icloud.com, and enter your Apple ID and Password.
Step 2. Navigate to “Find iPhone” tab and select it.

Step 3. Click “All Devices” and select the device you want to factory reset.
Step 4. Click “Erase [device name]” to reset your iPhone. Confirm it by clicking “Erase”.

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Cons of This Way:

Your iPhone must be signed in with your iCloud account and have Find My iPhone enabled.
Your iPhone must connect to network. Or it can’t be remotely reset.

2. How to Reset iPhone without Passcode and iTunes

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Steps to Factory Reset iPhone without Passcode

Step 1. Download and install iMyFone LockWiper on your PC/Mac. Launch the program, click the “Unlock Screen Passcode” tab. Then click "Start" to continue.

Step 2. Connect your iPhone using a USB cable.

Step 3. Download the firmware package for your iPhone. Click “Download” to proceed. After the download and verification, click “Start to Extract”.

Step 4. Click “Start Unlock”. Then, carefully enter “000000” into the box, and click “Unlock”.

Step 5. This would totally reset your iPhone to factory default and the lock will be removed from your iPhone.

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3. Why Reset iPhone without Passcode and Computer

From our wealth of knowledge, understanding, and research, we’ve come to know that there are 10 factors that can make an iPhone user want to reset his/her device without passcode or computer.

Here are our findings:

iPhone is lost and can’t be recovered through Find My iPhone.
Your iPhone is disabled after entering the wrong passcode several times, and you are not close to your PC.
Your iPhone is locked and you can’t remember your passcode.
You prefer to reset your iPhone passcode via the Settings app, but you can’t remember your passcode.
You’ve lost some of your important files and data in the past by resetting your iPhone using iTunes on your PC.
iTunes errors and issues won’t let you reset your iPhone with the computer.
You bought a pre-owned iPhone and can’t reset it on iTunes because of iTunes restrictions and limitations.
Your friend gifted you his old locked iPhone before leaving the states, and you can’t reach him to collect his passcode.
Your kid, wife, or friends set a new passcode on your iPhone, and can’t reset it on a computer because you don’t have one.
You recovered your lost iPhone from a thief, but he has set up a new passcode on your device.

In all these factors, iMyFone LockWiper iPhone Passcode Reset can still reset iPhone without passcode or iTunes. Therefore, get a copy of iMyFone LockWiper now, to factory reset your iPhone instantly.

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