How to Unlock Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max, Apple’s New iPhone

It has happened to all of us at some point in the other. The chances of it happening are notoriously higher when you just started using it. We are talking of passcodes on iPhones. Apple requires setting up a 6-digit passcode to use some features such as Face ID on your Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max. So, you thought it was a great idea to set up your new Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max with a new passcode, right? The only problem is that the 6 digits you thought are bulletproof and no one will be able to come up with them in relation to you, are not coming to you either. You forgot the newly set passcode, entered the incorrect passcode more times than the software was happy about, and the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is locked now. What to do? Read on.

Part I: Why Is Your Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max Locked?

There can be a few reasons why your Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is locked, the primary ones being that you bought a second-hand Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max from someone who set it up with a passcode and decided it wasn’t for them and was nonchalant enough to sell it to you without removing the passcode from the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max, or that you forgot the passcode to your new Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and entered it incorrectly a few times. In any case, help is at hand.

We understand how frustrating it can be when your newly purchased Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max does not unlock because of a passcode entry issue, and all you want to do is get the screen unlocked. At Wondershare, we strive to create meaningful differences in the lives of the people that use our software and keeping that in mind, we have a solution for you to unlock your Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max passcode screen using Dr.Fone - Screen Unlock (iOS).

II.I Using Dr.Fone - Screen Unlock (iOS) to Unlock the Locked Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max

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Dr.Fone is a set of modules that make life easy for you. Any kind of problem you can think of, it is likely that Dr.Fone has a remedy for it ready in its arsenal. A locked Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is no different. Here is how to use Dr.Fone - Screen Unlock (iOS) to unlock Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max passcode:

Step 1: Install Dr.Fone - Screen Unlock (iOS) on your computer.

Step 2: Connect your locked Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max to the computer.

Step 3: Launch Dr.Fone and select the Screen Unlock module.

Step 4: Select Unlock iOS Screen.

Step 5: Follow the on-screen instructions to boot the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max in Recovery Mode. If for some reason you are unable to boot into Recovery Mode, there are instructions at the bottom to enter DFU mode.

Step 6: Dr.Fone will tell you the phone model and the software installed on it. If it is incorrect, use the dropdown lists to select the correct information.

Click Download to download the firmware file for your device.

Step 7: Select the firmware package after the download completes. After the download completes, you can click Unlock Now to start unlocking the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max.

In a short while, your Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max will be unlocked. It is important to note that unlocking a locked Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max cannot be done without wiping data.

II.II How to Unlock Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max with Find My (iPhone)

Find My allows you to unlock your Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max remotely if you want to. So, if you have forgotten the passcode and are unable to unlock your Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max, there is a way you can unlock it using Find My. Doing this will wipe your data from the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max device and set it up as new, though. Here is how to do that:

Step 1: If you have any other Apple device that is logged in with the same Apple ID as the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max, you can launch Find My on that device. Else, you can visit https://icloud.com and log into the same iCloud account/ Apple ID as the locked Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max.

Step 2: Under Find My (or Find My iPhone if you are using the iCloud website), select your Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and click Erase iPhone and confirm.

That’s it. You will have wiped and unlocked your Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and it will start with factory settings. Note that this works only if the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max was connected to Find My in the first place. If not, then you always have Dr.Fone - Screen Unlock (iOS) to help you out.

II.III Put The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max in Recovery Mode

You can unlock your Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max using Recovery Mode, yourself.

Step 1: Connect your Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max to the computer and open iTunes. If you are on a Mac that runs macOS Catalina or higher, open Finder.

Step 2: Press the volume up button and let go. Press the volume down button and let go. Press the side button (power button) and keep holding it till Finder or iTunes detects the phone in Recovery Mode.

Step 3: Select Restore to download and reinstall the latest iOS on your Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and unlock Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max.

Part III: How to Turn Off Passcodes in Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max

If after reading all this and going through so much hassle to unlock the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max, you feel that passcodes are not worth your time, we feel you. We designed Dr.Fone to help you be at ease and be safe with passcodes for when you forget them, but if you would rather not use passcodes at all, we understand where you’re coming from. Here is how to turn off passcodes for good on Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max:

Step 1: Launch Settings.

Step 2: Scroll down to Face ID and Passcode.

Step 3: Enter your passcode.

Step 4: Scroll down and select Turn Passcode Off.

Step 5: Enter your passcode one last time.

You’re done. Now go ahead and forget the passcode forever. You will not need it again. Do note, however, that not using a passcode on your Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max leaves not only your data but your Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max itself in a highly vulnerable state. Anyone with access to your device can do anything on the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max device that you could, including setting up a passcode that you will then have to use this guide to unlock.

Part IV: More information about Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max/Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max mini/Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max Pro

The ways mentioned before should help you get out of the locked Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max now. Here is a shortlist of the features of the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max range. You may learn more information about Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max range that you may never know before.

5G Capability and Dual eSIM Support

The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max range builds on the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max 12 range for 5G capability by supporting more bands than the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max 12 lineup. 5G modems are the same across the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max lineup. the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max lineup supports dual eSIM for the first time ever in iPhones. You do get a physical SIM tray for one nano-SIM though, so don’t sit up.

Cinematic Mode

You might be wondering if you will get the highlight Cinematic Mode if you were to pick the cheapest of the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max lineup, that is, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max mini. The answer is yes, you will. All Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max models support Cinematic Mode.

Water Resistance and Charging

All Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max models feature the same IP68 water resistance (that is a depth of 6 meters for up to 30 minutes) and feature MagSafe charging. No differences here, except that the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max mini is still capped at 12W charging with MagSafe, just like the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max 12 mini was.

Part V: The Bottom Line

A locked Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is never a pretty sight. Fortunately, there are a couple of things you can do to try and unlock your Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and remove the passcode from your Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max. There is also Wondershare Dr.Fone - Screen Unlock (iOS) to unlock your Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max for you when you need help removing the passcode from your Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and unlocking it.

How to Unlock Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max Passcode Screen?

Apple offers numerous ways to protect users’ iPhone data from other people, such as Face ID, Touch ID, and screen passcode. Screen passcode has its own significance. Usually, it comes to adoption if your Face ID and Touch ID may not work. In other cases, if you restart your device, and didn’t unlock it for 48 hours, or reset it, you may require to unlock your device through a screen passcode.

What would happen if you accidentally forgot your Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max screen passcode? After entering it about 5 times, your Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max will get locked for a few minutes with a message on top. It usually gets frustrating when you cannot unlock it with your screen passcode.

This article comes up with different resolutions and techniques for unlocking your Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max. Go through the methods to figure out how you can bypass iPhone screen passcode with ease.

Part 1: Unlock iPhone Passcode Screen by Screen Unlock

You might be anxious if you have locked your Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and forgotten the passcode. However, there is no need to worry, Dr.Fone - Screen Unlock is here at your service. The tool handles the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max passcode screen problem and removes it effortlessly. The user doesn’t need any technical knowledge beforehand to use the tool.

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Step-by-Step Guide to Bypass iPhone Lock Screen

If you are unfamiliar with using the Screen Unlock feature to get rid of the problem, allow us to walk you through the procedure.

Step 1: Launch Wondershare Dr.Fone

First, download and launch Dr.Fone – Screen Unlock on the computer. Then, click on “Screen Unlock” from the interface. After that, connect your iOS device to the system via lightning cable.

Step 2: Booting the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max device

Tap on “Unlock iOS Screen” afterward. Now, Follow the on-screen instructions to boot your phone in Recovery or DFU mode. If you cannot activate the recovery mode, click the button line to work on the DFU mode.

Step 3: Unlocking the iPhone/iPad

After the DFU mode is activated, confirm the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max device information, and click on “Download.” After it is downloaded, tap on “Unlock Now.”

Step 4: Device Unlocked Successfully

After the DFU mode is activated, confirm the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max device information, and click on “Download.” After it is downloaded, tap on “Unlock Now.”

Part 2: How to Remove iPhone Screen Lock Using the Recovery Mode

There are other ways to unlock screen passcode. For starters, you can consider resolving this issue using the Recovery mode. It is a troubleshooting operation that lets iTunes fix the issue and erase the old passcode. Follow the procedure below vividly:

Step 1: Connecting Process

The first step is to connect the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max to computer and then launch iTunes. Force restart the phone after the phone is connected.

Step 2: Activating the Recovery Mode

There are different ways to activate the Recovery mode based on your Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max models.

• Press and release the Volume Up button if you are on iPhone 13/12/11/XS/XR/X/8 or iPhone 8 Plus. Again, press and release the Volume Down button. Now, press and hold the Side button to activate the Recovery Mode.
• Similarly, if you are an iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus user, press and hold the Volume Down and Side button simultaneously until the Recovery Mode screen doesn’t show.
• Suppose you own an iPhone 6S or earlier, an iPad, or iPod Touch. Press and hold the Home button and the Side buttons. Until the Recovery Mode enables, you need to hold these buttons off.

Step 3: Restoring Process

Click on Restore, and iTunes will download the software for the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max device after the process is concluded, set up your Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max.

Pros

• The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is restored to the previous settings, and all messages and emails will be retrieved.
• There is no damage attached with using the Recovery mode to bypass iPhone lock screen.

Cons

• All the data will be lost and erased.
• The non-iTunes app such as music will be lost.

Part 3: How to Unlock iPhone without Screen Passcode Via iCloud

Another viable method to solve the problem is to erase your Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max with iCloud and remove the passcode. Following are the detailed steps:

Step 1: Signing In

Open iCloud.com on your computer and sign with your Apple ID. All the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max devices that are linked with your Apple account will appear.

Step 2: Erasing iPhone

Click on the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max device that needs to be removed. Then click on “Erase iPhone”. Now, you can restore the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max from the backup or set up a new one.

Pros

• The user is free to access all the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max devices through iCloud, whether iPad, iPhone, or iPod.
• The location of the lost device can also be tracked effortlessly.

Cons

• One cannot access iCloud without an Apple ID.
• If your iCloud is hacked, your data becomes a liability for them and can be erased at any time.

Part 4: How to Unlock iPhone without Passcode Via Find My iPhone

You can also consider unlocking your Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max through Find My iPhone. This platform is suitable for many cases where you can find the distance of your device from yourself with its last recorded location. You can also use it to access and control all the data across your Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max. To unlock your device with this method, you need to:

Step 1: Launch the Find My application on your secondary iPhone and log in with your Apple ID credentials. Click on “Sign In” and proceed.

Step 2: You need to select the “Devices” tab and locate your device in the list. After finding the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max device, scroll down and click on the “Erase This Device” button.

Step 3: A confirmation message will be provided where you need to tap “Continue” to proceed. When that particular device connects to the internet, the data across it will start to delete automatically.

Pros

• On activating Lost Mode, you will be notified of the availability of the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max device’s location. Your Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and data will be protected and will not be accessed until provided with the Activation Lock and screen passcode.
• Using this platform, you can manage all your devices, such as Apple Watch and MacBook.

Cons

• Your device needs to be connected to the internet to be erased.
• If you do not remember your Apple ID and password, it would be impossible for you to reactivate the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max device.

Part 5: How to Bypass iPhone Lock Screen Using Siri

If you do not have any potential source for unlocking your Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max, you can consider using Siri for this purpose. Here are the steps to bypass the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max lock screen using Siri.

Step 1: You need to activate Siri on your Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max. Keep holding the Home button or Side button according to your Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max model for activating it. When activated, speak “What time is it” to it.

Step 2: Siri will display the time with a clock icon on the front. Click on the icon to open the associated interface. Click on the “+” icon and proceed to the next screen. You will find a search box on the next screen. Type random characters and hold the tab until it shows the option of “Select All.”

Step 3: You will find the option of the “Share” button soon. A pop-up opens after tapping on the button, which shows different options that can be accessed. Click on “Messages” to move to the next screen.

Step 4: Fill out the “To” box with some characters and click on “Return” on your keyboard. You need to press the Home button or swipe up according to your Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max model. The home page of your Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max will be accessed successfully.

Pros

• The data across your Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max will not get erased with this process.
• You do not need to access any other third-party tool for unlocking your Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max.

Cons

• If you have a version of iOS except 3.2 and 10.3.3, you cannot use this method.
• This method is not applicable if Siri is not activated across your Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max.

Part 6: FAQs about iPhone Screen Lock

1. How many counts do I have to unlock my iPhone?

You have around ten entries to unlock your Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max, after which the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max device will be completely locked. After the 5^th wrong entry, you are expected to wait for a minute until you try again. After the 10^th wrong entry, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max device gets locked out and allows you to connect to iTunes.

2. Is it possible to reset the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max passcode with an Apple ID?

No, you cannot reset the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max passcode using Apple ID. Both are different security measures and cannot reset one using another.

3. What should I know about the screen time passcode?

Parental controls on iPhones use a different passcode to restrict content. It includes restricting things like privacy, game center, web content, explicit content, iTunes app and purchases. It is also known as a restriction passcode.

4. Can Apple reset a forgotten iPhone passcode?

No, Apple cannot reset the forgotten iPhone passcode. However, they will help you with the steps to erase, reset, and recover the phone. You must prove yourself to be the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max device owner, so keep the purchase receipt with you.

Conclusion

Human beings are clumsy, and they often forget passcodes to their devices. However, there is no need to panic as technology has progressed enough to offer loopholes in the situations. The article presented multiple methods to bypass iPhone passcode and steer clear of this mess. Some frequently asked questions were also answered regarding the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max screen lock.

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max Asking for Passcode after iOS 17/14 Update, What to Do?

If you’ve recently updated your iOS iPhone and iPad to the iOS 17/14 operating system, you may notice a bit of a bug where the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max displays the passcode lock, even if you haven’t got a security code in place.

This obviously means you won’t be able to access your phone, and in many cases, you’re going to want to get back into your phone as quickly as possible. However, this may be easier said than done. Fortunately, today we’re going to go through multiple solutions to help you get your device working as it should!

Part 1. Don’t try passcodes blindly

One of the worst things you can do when faced with this situation is to enter passcodes blindly. Perhaps you’re trying random numbers and letters, or you’re trying passwords you’ve used in the past. If you get it wrong, you’re going to be locked out of your device for a long time.

The more times you get your code wrong, the longer you’ll be locked out, so avoid doing this at all costs, so make sure you move straight onto these approaches to get your phone working as quickly as possible.

Part 2. 5 ways to unlock iPhone after iOS 17/14 Update

2.1 Try a default passcode in your family

While we said, you shouldn’t type in random numbers to try and guess the password, of course, if you have a standard family passcode that you use across all iOS devices, perhaps an admin password or just something you use for everything, it can be well worth a try.

In reality, you get three attempts to put a passcode in before it locks you out, so try two passcodes that your family uses to see whether this will easily unlock your device. If you brought your device preowned and still have contact with the owner, they may have a passcode you can try.

2.2 Unlock iPhone with an unlock tool

The second approach you can take if you don’t know the passcode and can’t get it unlocked is to use a powerful software solution known as Dr.Fone - Screen Unlock (iOS) . This Wondershare software application completely unlocks your phone, even if you don’t know the passcode.

This software is easy to use and incredibly simple, yet it gets the job done. If you’re looking for a quick way to get your iOS device back up and running with full access after an iOS 17/14 update, it doesn’t get much better than this. Here’s how it works;

Step 1. Download and install the Dr.Fone - Screen Unlock (iOS) software to either your Mac or Windows PC and open it, so you’re on the homepage. Connect your iOS device to your computer using the USB cable and wait for the software to recognize your device.

When it does, close iTunes if it automatically opens and clicks the Screen Unlock option from the main menu.

Step 2. Click the Unlock iOS Screen option.

Step 3. You will now need to put your device in DFU mode, also known as Recovery Mode. Fortunately, this is easy thanks to the on-screen instructions where you will hold down the volume down and power button for a few seconds.

Step 4. Once Dr.Fone - Screen Unlock (iOS) has detected your device in DFU Mode. You’ll be able to select which device you’re using and what firmware you want to be repaired; in this case, iOS 17/14.

Step 5. Once everything has been confirmed and you’re happy to continue, press the Unlock option. The program will do its thing, and when it’s done, the software will say you’re able to disconnect your Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and use it without a lock screen!

That’s how easy Dr.Fone - Screen Unlock (iOS) makes the entire unlock process!

2.3 Restore an old backup from iTunes

Another key way that some users have found to unlock their device after an update is to restore their device to an older version, aiming to put your device back into a position where it didn’t have a lock screen.

It’s only possible to do this if you’ve backed up your iOS device in the past (which is why you’re encouraged to back up regularly), and it can all be done through the iTunes software on either your Mac or Windows computer. Here’s how it works;

Step 1. Ensure you’re running the latest version of iTunes and then connect your iOS device to your Mac or Windows computer using the official USB cable. This should automatically open the iTunes window.

Step 2. In iTunes, click the symbol representing your device and then click Summary. On this screen, you’ll be able to choose the Restore iPhone option at the top to begin the restoring process.

Step 3. Follow the onscreen instructions where you’ll choose which backup file you want to use before iTunes, then restores your device. When the software has completed the process, you’ll be able to disconnect your Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and use it without a lock screen!

2.4 Restore in recovery mode

In some cases, restoring your device using just iTunes will not be good enough, and it won’t have the effect you’re looking for; in this case, restoring your device with no lock screen after an iOS 17/14 update.

If the above method of restoring your device via iTunes doesn’t work, or you haven’t got a backup file to load, you’ll need to restore your device using a move known as Recovery Mode, or DFU mode. This will hard reset your device and get it working to its full potential.

Here’s how to do it. (Note, the process will differ slightly depending on which model of iPhone you’re using).

Step 1. Press and hold the volume up button for about one second, and then switch and press the Volume Down button for the same amount of time. You can then hold the side button (on devices without a home button), and the following screen should appear after a few seconds.

Step 2. Now connect your Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max to your computer with iTunes and wait for iTunes to open. Make sure you’re running the latest version of iTunes before connecting up your device. Also, make sure you’re using the official USB cable for the most stability.

Step 3. iTunes should automatically detect that your device is in Recovery Mode and automatically restore your device to a default state without a lock screen. Wait until this process is completed before disconnecting your device and using it as normal.

2.5 Use Find My iPhone feature in iCloud

The fifth and final approach you can take to removing a lock screen from your recently updated iPhone or iPad when faced with the iOS 17/14 glitch is taking advantage of the integrated Apple technology and features are known as Find My iPhone.

While this feature originally allows you to literally find your Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max in the situation where it’s lost and offers many other security features to help ensure your device and data don’t fall into the wrong hands, you can also use it to remove your device unwanted lock screen.

Of course, this will only work if the Find My iPhone features have been enabled in the past, so make sure you’re using it to get it to work. Here’s how to use the feature to get your phone access back.

Step 1. From your computer, iPad, tablet, or mobile web browser, head over to iCloud.com and log into your iCloud account using the login in button at the top of the screen.

Step 2. Once signed in, scroll down the menu of features and select the Find iPhone feature. Click on the All Devices option at the top.

Step 3. From the list of devices connected to your account, click the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max device name with the locked screen and then click the Erase option. This will clear everything from your device, much like the process we’ve spoken about in the methods above.

Leave the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max device to erase, and once completed, you’ll be able to pick up and use your phone as normal without a lock screen. You should also now be able to update to iOS 17/14 without any problems!

Summary

And there you go, the five key ways you need to know when it comes to removing an unwanted lock screen from your iOS device after an iOS 17/14 update. We highly recommend the Dr.Fone - Screen Unlock (iOS) since the software makes the whole process incredibly easy, especially when managing any problems you may have on your iOS device!

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