If you forgot your iPhone passcode or your device is locked due to too many failed attempts, there are several ways to remove the screen lock. This guide covers different methods to unlock your iPhone and regain access.
Use Face ID or Touch ID
If your iPhone supports Face ID or Touch ID, try unlocking it using biometric authentication:
- Face ID: Hold the phone in front of your face and swipe up
- Touch ID: Place your registered finger on the home button
If these methods do not work, proceed with the solutions below.
Unlock iPhone Using Apple ID (For Forgotten Passcodes)
Use Find My iPhone to Erase the Device
Wenn Mein iPhone suchen is enabled, you can erase the device and remove the screen lock remotely:
- Gehe zu iCloud.de auf einem Computer oder einem anderen Gerät
- Melden Sie sich mit Ihrem Apple ID and password
- Klicken Sie auf Find iPhone and select your locked iPhone
- Wählen Sie Erase iPhone to reset the device
- Set up the iPhone again and restore from backup if available
Remove Screen Lock Using iTunes or Finder
If you have previously synced your iPhone with iTunes (Windows) or Finder (Mac), you can reset it without a passcode.
Restore iPhone Using iTunes/Finder
- Verbinden Sie Ihr iPhone mit einem trusted computer using a USB cable
- Öffnen Sie iTunes (Windows) oder Finder (Mac)
- Select your iPhone from the sidebar
- Klicken Sie auf iPhone wiederherstellen and follow the on-screen instructions
This will erase all data, including the screen lock. If you have a backup, you can restore it after resetting.
Use Recovery Mode If iTunes/Finder Doesn’t Recognize iPhone
If iTunes or Finder does not detect your iPhone, use Wiederherstellungsmodus to remove the screen lock.
Put iPhone in Recovery Mode
- Connect the iPhone to a computer and open iTunes (Windows) oder Finder (Mac)
- Force restart the iPhone based on your model:
- iPhone 8 oder höher: Drücken und loslassen Lauter, Presse und Freigabe Lautstärke runter, then hold Seitliche Taste until you see the recovery mode screen
- iPhone 7/7 Plus: Halten Sie Leiser + Einschalttaste until recovery mode appears
- iPhone 6s oder früher: Halten Sie Home + Power-Taste until recovery mode appears
- Wählen Sie Wiederherstellen when prompted in iTunes or Finder
- Wait for the process to complete, then set up the iPhone again
Use DFU Mode for a Full Reset
If Recovery Mode does not work, DFU (Device Firmware Update) Mode can remove the screen lock.
Schritte zum Aufrufen des DFU-Modus
- Verbinden Sie das iPhone mit einem Computer und öffnen Sie iTunes (Windows) oder Finder (Mac)
- Put the iPhone into DFU mode:
- iPhone 8 oder höher: Drücken und loslassen Lauter, Presse und Freigabe Lautstärke runterund halten Sie dann die Seitliche Taste until the screen goes black. Then, hold Volume Down + Side button for 5 seconds, release the Side button, and continue holding Volume Down until iTunes/Finder detects the device in DFU mode
- iPhone 7/7 Plus: Halten Sie Leiser + Einschalttaste for 10 seconds, then release Power but keep holding Volume Down
- iPhone 6s oder früher: Halten Sie Home + Power-Taste for 10 seconds, then release Power but keep holding Home
- Klicken Sie auf iPhone wiederherstellen in iTunes/Finder
- Wait for the process to finish and set up the device as new
Entsperrungstools von Drittanbietern verwenden
Several third-party tools claim to unlock iPhones by removing the screen lock. Some of the most commonly used tools include:
- Tenorshare 4uKey
- iMyFone LockWiper
- Dr.Fone – Screen Unlock
These tools may work for forgotten passcodes but should be used with caution. Always check compatibility with your iOS version before proceeding.
Künftige Aussperrungen verhindern
To avoid getting locked out of your iPhone in the future:
- Aktivieren Sie Face ID/Touch ID for easier unlocking
- Set up Mein iPhone suchen for remote unlocking options
- Regelmäßig Sichern Sie Ihre Daten to iCloud or iTunes
- Use a passcode you can remember or store it securely