Disabled Apple iPhone SE: How to Unlock a Disabled Apple iPhone SE?

Apple iPhone SE Disabled?

Because of using face masks, Face ID on iPhone does not always work correctly, and we are entering our passcodes more than before. If we enter it incorrectly a few times in succession, the phone will disable itself to prevent unauthorized access. It can seem like the end of the world because in so many ways smartphones have become our world. Here are ways you can unlock your Apple iPhone SE disabled due to too many incorrect passcode attempts.

Part 1: Unlock Disabled Apple iPhone SE Without iTunes/ iCloud Using Dr.Fone - Screen Unlock (iOS)

We know and understand that the word troubleshooting can remind you of long telephone calls with support or making appointments and driving down to specialists and spending obscene amounts of money to get solutions. You do not want that. How about a way you could unlock your Apple iPhone SE in a simple, 1-click way instead?

Dr.Fone - Screen Unlock is a unique tool designed to help you avoid all hassles and get back on track quickly. It comprises modules designed to help you with all the issues that you might encounter during smartphone use. Naturally, there is something to help you when your Apple iPhone SE is disabled. You don’t need to use anything else, no other software or special cable or support. All you need is this one software you can download on your computer (both macOS and Windows supported) and you’re good to go.

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Do note that all methods that unlock your Apple iPhone SE will necessarily wipe your Apple iPhone SE and remove all data from the Apple iPhone SE device, essentially booting it up as new.

Step 1: Launch Dr.Fone and click the module titled “Screen Unlock”.

Step 2: Choose the “iOS” option, then select “Unlock iOS Screen” on the subsequent screen to continue unlocking your Apple iPhone SE.

Step 3: Follow the provided instructions to start the disabled Apple iPhone SE in Recovery Mode to unlock it. If for any reason the phone does not boot in Recovery Mode, there are instructions provided at the bottom to enter what is called DFU mode.

Step 4: Dr.Fone will read and display your phone model and the software installed on it. If the model displayed is incorrect, use the dropdown to pick the correct detail. Click “Start” to download the specific firmware file for your particular Apple iPhone SE model.

Step 5: After the download completes, please click Unlock Now to start unlocking the disabled Apple iPhone SE.

Your Apple iPhone SE will be unlocked in a short span of time. Please note that all data would have been wiped out from the Apple iPhone SE device. When you set the Apple iPhone SE device up again, if you set it to use iCloud, data such as Contacts, iCloud Photos, iCloud Drive data, etc. will be downloaded onto your device again. The apps you had on your Apple iPhone SE prior to it getting disabled can be downloaded again from the App Store. If you did not use iCloud but backed up the data manually, you will have to manually restore that data onto the Apple iPhone SE device again.

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Part 2: Unlock Disabled Apple iPhone SE Using iTunes or macOS Finder

Of course, there is an official way that Apple provides for users to restore device firmware using iTunes or macOS Finder. For this, iPhone is put under Recovery Mode manually and Finder or iTunes is used to reinstall software on it directly from Apple. This process is fine for people who are conversant in tech, since this process can throw up a lot of errors that are just numbers, and people can get confused as to what they mean, resulting in frustration.

Step 1: Connect your Apple iPhone SE to a Windows/ macOS device and launch iTunes. If you are on a Mac that runs macOS Catalina or higher, open Finder since you would not have access to iTunes anymore.

Step 2: Pick your Apple iPhone SE and do the following:

(2.1) Press the volume up button and let it go.

(2.2) Press the volume down button and let it go.

(2.3) Press the Side Button (power button, on the right side of your Apple iPhone SE) and keep it pressed till Finder or iTunes detects the phone in Recovery Mode.

Step 3: Choose Restore to download and reinstall the latest iOS on your Apple iPhone SE and unlock your Apple iPhone SE.

When the Apple iPhone SE reboots, it will be reset to factory settings, and you can set it up again as you did when brand new.

Part 3: Unlock Disabled Apple iPhone SE Using iCloud Website (Find iPhone method)

Another method you may go with to unlock your disabled Apple iPhone SE is using the iCloud website to gain access back. This is a fairly easy way and doesn’t require going through complex hoops.

Find My is available both online via the iCloud website and on iOS devices and on Macs. In case the only Apple product you own is the currently disabled Apple iPhone SE, you can use Find My on the iCloud website from any other computer you may have to unlock your disabled Apple iPhone SE.

Step 1: Visit https://icloud.com and log in into the same iCloud account/ Apple ID as the disabled Apple iPhone SE.

Step 2: Go to Find My, select your Apple iPhone SE.

Step 3: Click Erase iPhone and confirm.

This will start the wipe process on your Apple iPhone SE remotely and your Apple iPhone SE will be reset to factory settings. You can now proceed to setup your Apple iPhone SE once again.

Part 4: Unlock Disabled Apple iPhone SE Using Find My iPhone App

There are times you have another iOS device in the family or just lying around, you can use that device to unlock your disabled Apple iPhone SE. This method is particularly useful if you’re traveling with family or alone, and only have family members with their own iOS devices or, say, your iPad with you. As always, note that all these methods will wipe your data from your Apple iPhone SE.

Step 1: Open the Find My app on your other iOS device or Mac

Step 2: Select your disabled Apple iPhone SE from the Apple iPhone SE devices from the left pane, click/ tap your disabled Apple iPhone SE and click/ tap Erase This Device

The disabled iPhone will be wiped and reset to factory settings. You can then set it up again.

Part 5: Unlock Disabled Apple iPhone SE Without A Computer

There are millions in the world who do not use the traditional computer so to speak. They have entered the post-PC era as they say, and their needs are met without a regular desktop or a laptop. They live wirelessly. They travel the world. Are you one of them? How would you unlock disabled Apple iPhone SE with no desktop/ laptop computer around? You have a few options.

You can use your other iOS device with Find My iPhone app to unlock your disabled Apple iPhone SE or you can use the iCloud website from your other device and Find iPhone app to unlock your disabled Apple iPhone SE.

The second option is to get a loaner device from someone you know. A loaner device is a device you borrow from someone to use for a purpose and return it when you are done with it. In this case, you can ask for a computer from someone you know and use it to unlock your disabled Apple iPhone SE and return the Apple iPhone SE device back. That way, you can use iTunes or macOS Finder if you’re more favorable to using that method.

When using a computer, the simplest, easiest, most flexible, and robust method to unlock disabled Apple iPhone SE is using third-party tools such as Dr.Fone – Screen Unlock (iOS). However, Dr.Fone is not just for troubleshooting and unlocking your disabled devices. Dr.Fone is like that multi-utility knife that can do a variety of things.

Using Dr.Fone you can not only unlock your Apple iPhone SE with ease, you can also use it periodically as a backup and restore tool that gives power in your hands. How does it do that? When you launched Dr.Fone, you had several modules to choose from and you chose Screen Unlock to unlock your disabled device. Instead of that, you can choose the Phone Backup module to backup and restore data from and to your device. Why would you use a third-party tool to backup and restore?

As you may be aware, using iTunes or macOS Finder allows you to backup and restore data onto your Apple iPhone SE easily, but, the one glaring omission here is that it does not allow you to choose what you want to backup and what you want to restore. This is a much-coveted feature that is glaringly absent from the Apple world so far, and with Dr.Fone’s iOS Phone Backup feature you can have that choice in your hands, just like you do with Android. Dr.Fone allows you to choose what you want to backup, so, you can back up just your photos, just your text messages, just your files, or any combination thereof, for the matter. And, when it comes to restore, you can restore selectively as well. So, suppose you backed up your entire data using Dr.Fone, now you can restore just the text messages if you so want.

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Part 6: Prevent iPhone From Getting Disabled Again

After all this to get access back, you might think let’s go passcode-less and prevent the hassle. Don’t do that - that’s worse and unsafe. Instead, here are tips you can use to make sure you don’t accidentally disable your Apple iPhone SE again.

Tip 1: About Passcodes

• 1.1 Set a passcode that is easier to remember for you but difficult to think of for thieves and others.
• 1.2 Never use birthdates, years, vehicle numbers or any such numbers that may be easily tried by others.
• 1.3 Never use repeating numbers.
• 1.4 Do not use your ATM PIN as your phone passcode either. Think of some digits or combination that makes sense to you and only you. And then use it.

Tip 2: Use Face ID

Along with Passcode comes the option of Face ID on your Apple iPhone SE, so use that. That will minimize instances for you to enter your passcode, and may make you forget it again, though. So, make sure that the passcode you set does make sense to you and you can remember it always without effort.

Conclusion

Not all of us have the memory of elephants. With Touch ID and Face ID on our iPhones minimizing the use of passcodes, we may forget them. Another factor in forgetting passcodes is being too smart for our own good and trying to set up such a secure passcode that even we are not able to remember it. If we enter incorrect passcode too many times, the Apple iPhone SE disables itself and we need to restore it to factory settings to unlock it again. There are several ways to do that, depending on the time you are willing to spend on the job and your proficiency level, along with the resources that you have with you right now. For example, if a method requires use of another iOS device and you do not have it, that method is not useful to you right now, pick another. Lastly, when the Apple iPhone SE device is reset, instead of going passcode-less to make sure that you do not forget the passcode again, it is best to set up a passcode that you can somehow remember.

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How to Unlock Apple iPhone SE Without Passcode?

It’s a frustrating situation where you forgot your Apple iPhone SE’s passcode and are now unable to unlock it. Unfortunately, if you are experiencing this situation with your Apple iPhone SE, you must be looking to learn how to unlock Apple iPhone SE without a passcode.

There are many ways to unlock the Apple iPhone SE without a passcode. You not only do it with the help of iPhone’s stock features like Find My Apple iPhone SE or iTunes, but you can also use third-party methods to unlock the Apple iPhone SE lock screen.

So, let’s get straight to the different methods to unlock the Apple iPhone SE lock screen.

4 Easy Methods to Unlock Apple iPhone SE without Passcode

Following are the four different methods to unlock Apple iPhone SE without a passcode:

Method #1: Unlock iPhone Screen Passcode With iTunes

Unlocking an iPhone through iTunes is one of the most common ways. If you have forgotten your Apple iPhone SE passcode, you can use iTunes to erase your device and reset it to its factory settings. This will remove the passcode, but it will also delete all of your data. If your device has a backup, you can use iTunes to restore your data after erasing your device.

Follow the steps to do this.

1. First, connect your Apple iPhone SE to your computer and launch iTunes. You will have to install it if you don’t have it on your computer. For installation, click here and download
2. Once you launch iTunes, you see few devices available to connect. So, select your device from the list.
3. Now you will have two options under your Apple iPhone SE’s specifications. So you will have to click on the other option named Restore iPhone.
4. By clicking this button, you will be asked again for confirmation. After confirmation, iTunes will wipe out everything on your Apple iPhone SE, and once the process is completed, you will be able to unlock your Apple iPhone SE XR lock screen without any passcode.

Method #2: Unlock It Via Find My iPhone

If the above-given method is not helpful or you haven’t used iTunes before, we have another solution. You can use the “Find My iPhone” feature to erase your device and unlock it. This is useful when you quickly want to unlock your Apple iPhone SE without a passcode.

All you have to do is follow the steps given below.

1. Log in to the iCloud website on your MacBook or Computer. For this, you will need to use your Apple ID and Password that you are using on your Apple iPhone SE.
2. Once you are logged in to iCloud, you will see many options and features but look for the Find My iPhone option.
3. Once you find it, click on it, and you will see a few more options, and one of them would be Erase iPhone.
4. You will have to click on it, showing you a confirmation message to erase all your data on your Apple iPhone SE.
5. Confirm it, and your Apple iPhone SE will be restored to the factory settings, and all your data will be removed.
6. Once the process is completed, you can unlock your Apple iPhone SE X lock screen without any passcode.

Method #3: Remove Passcode With Tapping Erase Phone (iOS 15.2 only)

If both above-given methods don’t work for you, or you don’t have access to a computer or MacBook to use those methods, there is a 3rd method for you. But it only works on iPhones with iOS 15.2 versions.

With this method, you can follow the steps below to remove the screen lock passcode on Apple iPhone SE.

1. First, you must try unlocking your Apple iPhone SE with all the possible passcodes you remember.
2. When you try too many wrong passcode attempts, iPhone will show you a message that states that your Apple iPhone SE is locked for 1-15 minutes.
3. By this message, you will also see another option at the bottom right corner named Erase iPhone.
4. By clicking this option, you will be asked about your Apple ID and Password that you have used on this iPhone.
5. So provide them, and you will be able to erase your Apple iPhone SE, and in the end, your Apple iPhone SE will be unlocked without needing a passcode or password.

Method #4: Dr.Fone-Screen Unlock

This is the most effective and easiest way to remove or break your Apple iPhone SE passcode. You can use this method if all the above methods don’t work for you or you don’t remember your Apple ID or Password.

Here are some easy steps that you should take.

Step #1: Download Dr.Fone Tool

First, you must go to your computer or MacBook and download the Dr.Fone tool. You can follow the link to download and install this tool for free.

Step #2: Connect Your Apple iPhone SE

After installing Dr.Fone on your computer, you will need to launch the Software and connect your Apple iPhone SE using the original iPhone’s cable.

(Using the original iPhone cable will make it easy to connect your Apple iPhone SE to the computer)

Step #3: Take your Apple iPhone SE to Recovery Mode:

Once your Apple iPhone SE is successfully connected, you must take it to recovery or DFU mode. For this, follow the instructions given below.

Step #4: Download Firmware

When your Apple iPhone SE enters into recovery mode, you will see a Start button on Dr.Fone. So, you will have to select the correct iPhone and software model and click the Start button.

It will download the iOS firmware for your Apple iPhone SE.

Step #5: Unlock iPhone X or XR Lock Screen

Once the downloading is completed, you will need to click on Unlock Now button, and the process to unlock your Apple iPhone SE X lock screen will begin.

Once the process is completed, you can unlock your Apple iPhone SE XR lock screen without the passcode.

FAQs

Following are 3 frequently asked questions that might come into your mind and their answers to help you understand everything.

How to remove the passcode on an iOS device?

First, open the Settings menu and scroll down to the Touch ID & Passcode option. Here, you will need to enter your current passcode to disable it.

Once done, toggle the switch next to the Passcode option to the Off position. You can then enter your passcode once more to confirm that you wish to disable it.

After doing this, your iOS device will no longer require a passcode to be accessed.

Can local Apple support help me to unlock my Apple iPhone SE?

The answer is yes!

Here’s how.

Take your Apple iPhone SE to the nearest Apple Store or Apple Authorized Service Provider. Please contact them, and bring your proof of purchase and other relevant documentation.

First, they will confirm that you are the actual owner of the Apple iPhone SE; after that, they will help you to unlock your Apple iPhone SE lock screen.

Why was my Apple iPhone SE locked?

There are some causes why your Apple iPhone SE X or XR may be locked. One is that you entered the wrong passcode too many times. If in the situation, you’ll need to wait a certain amount of time before you can try again.

Another possibility is that someone tried to break into your phone using an illegal passcode-guessing tool. If this happens, your phone will be locked for a more extended period.

Finally, if you have an Apple iPhone SE with Face ID, it’s possible that your phone was locked because it didn’t recognize your face. You ought to enter your passcode to unlock your phone if this is the case.

The Bottom Line

So, these are some most effective methods to follow and unlock the Apple iPhone SE XR lock screen without a passcode. All the methods discussed are excellent and working, but the most convenient way is using the Wondershare Dr.Fone-Screen Unlock. It is a perfect tool that can be used to unlock different iPhone lock screens. Moreover, it is very safe and easy to use. So, we recommend you use this tool to unlock your Apple iPhone SE lock screen without a passcode.

Unlocking Apple iPhone SE Passcode without a Computer

You can still utilize a PIN if your Apple iPhone SE’s Touch or Face ID is not working. Yet, consider the possibility that you may forget your Apple iPhone SE password too. So, how to unlock disabled iPhone without computer? Do you need to connect it to your PC, run iTunes, and follow the system? Not really.

Entering the wrong password a few times will lock your Apple iPhone SE. What you want to do right now is sidestep the password so you can begin using it again. Whether you have more up-to-date models like iPhone 14, or an older one like iPhone 4, some tools can help you.

Therefore, this guide explains how to unlock iPhone passcode without computer. In addition, this guide elaborates on the safest methods available in the market to help you secure your Apple iPhone SE. So, keep reading and find out about unlocking an iPhone without a computer.

Part 1: Can I Unlock My iPhone Passcode without Computer?

Yes, you can open the Apple iPhone SE password without needing a PC.

Moreover, there are more than a few simple methods for doing such. Also, you don’t need to bother with any technical information. Users can now unlock their iPhones through the Erase iPhone, Find My, and Siri. Even if these methods don’t work in your situation, you can employ other professional tools. One such tool is Dr.Fone.

Dr.Fone-Screen Unlock by Wondershare is an expert tool to remove such issues. It is a safe method for everyone new to the technical world. The process is basic, assuming you follow the step-by-step guide below.

Part 2: 3 Methods to Unlock Disabled iPhone without a computer?

1. “Erase iPhone” Option

You want to use this method when you fail to remember your Apple iPhone SE PIN. It is the most straightforward method for opening your Apple iPhone SE, assuming you forgot your password.

Since iOS 15.2, Apple presented an “Erase iPhone” choice from the Security Lockout window. This window appears from the seventh time you enter an incorrect code. The steps beneath work if your Apple iPhone SE or iPad runs iOS 15.2 or later and has an internet connection:

• When you don’t know the lock screen PIN, please enter your password several times from your Lock Screen until it warns you the next time. Then do this step again until you see the Erase iPhone toward the side of the screen.
• Tap Erase iPhone, then click again to affirm your action.

• Enter your Apple account credentials to sign out of your Apple ID on the phone.
• Tap Erase iPhone back to erase all your files and settings forever.
• Right when the phone restarts, comply with the on-screen steps. Yet again, set your phone, and restore your information and settings from a backup. Presently set another password for your phone.

Guidelines to Restore a Locked iPhone Running iOS 15.1 or Earlier:

• Regardless, put your Apple iPhone SE into DFU mode.
• Then, connect it to a PC or Mac through a Lightning USB.
• Tap your Apple iPhone SE in the Finder sidebar on Macintosh or iTunes on the PC.
• Pick Restore when you see the decision to Restore. Let the download finish, and your phone leaves the recovery mode screen. Yet again, then switch off your Apple iPhone SE and begin.
• Disconnect your iDevice, then turn it on and set it up. That is all you must do.

2. Use Find My

Apple permits clients to erase iPhone data to protect it from others remotely. Nonetheless, your lock screen can save your data if you don’t erase the Apple iPhone SE device. Nobody can open the screen except if they enter the right passcode. After too many incorrect attempts, your Apple iPhone SE will be locked. So nobody can then touch your data.

If you have enabled the “Find My” choice before failing to remember your Apple iPhone SE PIN, there is an opportunity for you to eliminate the lock. That is to use iCloud.

Prerequisites:

• The locked device ought to have the Find My component enabled.
• The locked iPhone ought to be signed in to your iCloud ID.
• It ought to have an internet connection, be it data or Wi-Fi.
• It will help if you remember your Apple ID credentials.

To open iPhone through iCloud:

Step 1. Visit the iCloud.com page and sign in with your Apple ID and password.

Step 2. Click the “Find iPhone” choice from the various accessible choices.

Step 3. Click “All Devices” and pick the gadget you want to open.

Step 4. Click the “Erase iPhone” button. In this manner, set up the phone and another lock screen PIN. With iCloud, you can open your iDevice without contacting your device.

3. Use Siri (Only for iOS 8.0 to 10.1)

There is an issue with Siri that you can use how to unlock iPhone passcode without computer. This arrangement probably won’t work consistently, yet it deserves checking out. The bug works on any phone running on iOS 8 up to iOS 10.1

• Initiate Siri on your iDevice. You should simply long press the Home button. Then, ask Siri what the time is, “Hello Siri, what time is it?”
• Siri will then show you the time. There will be a clock symbol bordering it. Tap on the clock, and you can get to the World clock. Click on the “+” sign to add another watch.

• You will get a bar where you have to enter a city. First, write anything to make sure you can write. Then, tap on the text and click “Select all” afterward.
• You will now get new choices, including cut, copy, and so on. Tap on the “Share” button to proceed. You will get options for sharing the text. Click on the Message icon. Your device will open another window. Now, you begin drafting another message. Go to the “To” field, and type any text. Click back to proceed with opening an iPhone without a PC.
• The text will become green. Yet again, now that your text is chosen, click on “+” to add a symbol. When you tap it, another window will open. Click on “Create new contact” to proceed. You will now see a window where you can add another contact. Tap on “Add Photo” to move.

• Click the “Select/Pick Photo” button to choose a photograph from your library. When the library opens, you can see the collections. Do not click anywhere. Wait for a couple of moments, and afterward, tap on the Home button. You will then access the Home screen. That’s how to unlock disabled iPhones without computer.

Bonus Tips: Easy App to Unlock Your Apple iPhone SE

Dr.Fone-Screen Unlock

We, as a whole, realize that expert software is the quickest and simplest method for opening an iPhone. These devices are helpfully intended to make life simpler; thus, they do.

Dr.Fone-Screen Unlock is a special tool that eliminates iPhone screen lock in minutes with no confusing steps. The team at Dr.Fone has years of insight into iPhone lock issues. Besides, it is developed, so any non-specialist with no technical information can use it. Here’s how to unlock disabled iPhone without computer:

Step 1. Plug the iDevice into your system

Run the Dr.Fone on your system and select the “Screen Unlock” option from the main menu.

Use a connector to connect your Apple iPhone SE to the PC. After this, click the “Unlock iOS Screen” option on the program.

Step 2. Access the Recovery or DFU Mode

Before the Apple iPhone SE lock screen removal, we need to boot the phone in Recovery or DFU. If you have to do so, follow the steps given in the image below:

We suggest you open the recovery mode to remove the iOS screen lock. However, if you can’t figure out how to do so, go for the DFU mode.

Step 3. Affirm Device Model information

After going to the DFU mode, Dr.Fone will show the information about your Apple iPhone SE. From the following screen, confirm your phone model and iOS version. If it is isn’t correctly given, select the correct data pair from the drop-down menu. Then download the firmware package for your Apple iPhone SE.

Step 4. Open the Lock

Click Unlock Now after downloading the firmware.

After a short while, your Apple iPhone SE will be opened effectively. However, this process will erase every bit of data off your phone. Honestly speaking, there is no answer for this issue without data loss.

The Bottom Line

It is the end of a detailed guide with the top strategies on how to unlock disabled iPhones without computer. You should get the right approach per your circumstance and follow the steps.

If you don’t know which strategy will turn out best for you, we suggest utilizing Dr.Fone-Screen Unlock. It has a close to 100% success rate and is not difficult to use for individuals without a tech foundation. So, install it on your system for a quicker result.