{"id":67991,"date":"2020-12-04T04:43:46","date_gmt":"2020-12-04T04:43:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/?p=67991"},"modified":"2025-05-09T08:40:24","modified_gmt":"2025-05-09T08:40:24","slug":"reset-iphone-ipad-without-apple-id-password","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/reset-iphone-ipad-without-apple-id-password\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Factory Reset your iPhone and iPad Without Apple ID?"},"content":{"rendered":"<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><p>iPhone factory reset is essential when you want to sell off your old iPhone or troubleshoot iOS device issues, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/iphone-ipad-app-freezes-or-crashes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">iPhone freeze<\/a>, iPhone stuck in a boot loop, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-an-iphone-stuck-on-the-apple-logo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">iPhone stuck at Apple logo<\/a>, etc. But what if you have forgotten your Apple ID?<\/p><p>Apple ID is required to sign in to an iCloud account, access the App Store, and more. It is also necessary to factory reset an iPhone and iPad.<\/p><p><strong>So how do you reset your iPhone without an Apple ID?<\/strong><\/p><p>Let&rsquo;s explore the methods to reset iPhones without Apple ID. But first, let&rsquo;s learn why you would need to reset in the first place.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-do-you-need-to-reset-iphone-or-ipad-without-an-apple-id?\"><strong>Why Do You Need to Reset iPhone or iPad without an Apple ID?<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h2><p>There are several reasons why you may need to reset your iPhone or iPad without Apple ID:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you purchased a locked second-hand iPhone or iPad, locked with the previous owner&rsquo;s Apple ID.<\/li>\n<\/ul><blockquote class=\"note_alert\">\n<p><em>I purchased a second-hand iPhone from an auction. I put my SIM in but noticed the previous owner&rsquo;s stuff on there. I then took my SIM out and tried to do a factory reset. What can I do to erase this other person&rsquo;s stuff?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>&ndash; <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/discussions.apple.com\/thread\/250120686?sortBy=rank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><em>Apple User<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you&rsquo;ve forgotten your Apple ID or password and cannot make any changes to your iPhone, you need a factory reset.<\/li>\n<\/ul><blockquote class=\"note_alert\">\n<p><em>I have an old iPhone and don&rsquo;t remember the Apple ID to erase info to give the phone away. How can I reset it?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/discussions.apple.com\/thread\/254944115?sortBy=rank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><em>Apple User<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"things-to-consider-before-you-factory-reset-your-iphone-without-apple-id\"><strong>Things to Consider Before You Factory Reset Your iPhone Without Apple ID<\/strong><\/h2><p>After understanding, why you may need to factory reset your iPhone or iPad without an Apple ID, you can start the process to reset your iPhone.<\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/article\/how-to-back-up-iphone.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Creating an iPhone backup<\/a> is advisable before you reset the iPhone or iPad.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If &ldquo;<strong>Find My iPhone&rdquo;<\/strong> is enabled on your iPhone or iPad, the device may be locked by iCloud Activation Lock. After the factory reset, you need the original Apple ID to activate the device. &nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-icloud-activation-lock?\"><strong>What is iCloud Activation Lock?<\/strong><\/h2><p>Apple&rsquo;s iCloud Activation Lock is a security feature developed to protect stolen or lost iPhones from being wiped, resold, or misused. You cannot bypass the iCloud Activation Lock by just factory resetting an iPhone or iPad as you will &nbsp;you don&rsquo;t remember the Apple ID or password, the device will be locked, as you cannot bypass the <strong>iCloud Activation Lock<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-do-you-reset-your-iphone-without-an-apple-id?\"><strong>How do you reset your iPhone without an Apple ID?<\/strong><\/h2><p>Follow the below methods to learn how to reset your iPhone or iPad without Apple ID:&nbsp;<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Method 1: Using iTunes or Finder<\/strong><\/h3><p>If you don&rsquo;t remember your Apple ID, use iTunes or the Finder app to factory reset your iPhone or iPad. <strong><\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Steps:&nbsp; How Do You Reset an iPhone\/iPad using iTunes?<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Connect your iPhone\/iPad to a Mac or Windows computer using a lightning or type-C cable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open the<strong> Finder<\/strong> on a Mac using macOS Sequoia or a later version. If you have a Windows PC, you can open iTunes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter <strong>Recovery<\/strong> <strong>Mode<\/strong> on your iPhone. The steps to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/how-to-put-recovery-or-dfu-mode-on-iphone-ipad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">put your iPhone in recovery mode<\/a> depend on the device model.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once you enter recovery mode, a pop-up saying <strong>&lsquo;there is a problem with the iPhone&rsquo;<\/strong> will appear on your computer screen. Click <strong>Restore<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"471\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/How-to-reset-iPhone-without-password_1.jpg\" alt=\"How to reset iPhone without password 1\" class=\"wp-image-180106 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/How-to-reset-iPhone-without-password_1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/How-to-reset-iPhone-without-password_1-191x300.jpg 191w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/How-to-reset-iPhone-without-password_1-150x236.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you don&rsquo;t see the pop-up window, open the <strong>iTunes<\/strong> or <strong>Finder<\/strong> window, select your <strong>iPhone or iPad<\/strong>, and click the <strong>Restore<\/strong> <strong>iPhone<\/strong> option.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/How-to-reset-iPhone-without-password_2.jpg\" alt=\"How to reset iPhone without Apple ID\" class=\"wp-image-180107 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/How-to-reset-iPhone-without-password_2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/How-to-reset-iPhone-without-password_2-300x141.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/How-to-reset-iPhone-without-password_2-768x360.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/How-to-reset-iPhone-without-password_2-150x70.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Next, click the <strong>Restore and Update<\/strong> option. Your iPhone might take a while to reset. Remember not to disconnect your iPhone or iPad from the computer until the reset process is completed.<\/li>\n<\/ul><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What happens After You Factory Reset using iTunes or Finder?<\/strong><\/h3><p>Once the reset process is complete, your iPhone or iPad will restart and follow the prompt for the initial setup process to set up the device.<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>If <\/strong>&ldquo;<strong>Find My iPhone&rdquo;<\/strong> <strong>was enabled on your iPhone or iPad &ndash;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul><p>You will receive a prompt to enter the <strong>original Apple ID<\/strong> credentials linked to the device. You cannot activate the iPhone or iPad if you don&rsquo;t remember the Apple ID or password.<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>If <\/strong>&ldquo;<strong>Find My iPhone&rdquo;<\/strong> <strong>was disabled<\/strong>:<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>You can easily set up the device as new, as you don&rsquo;t need to enter the Apple ID credentials.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Method 2: Using Third Party Tool<\/strong><\/h3><p><strong>If &ldquo;Find My iPhone&rdquo; &nbsp;is still enabled and you can&rsquo;t remember the Apple ID, you won&rsquo;t be able to activate the<\/strong> iPhone\/iPad even after a factory reset using iTunes\/Finder.<\/p><p>Moreover, you may fail to bring your iPhone or iPad to Recovery Mode, making it difficult to reset it using iTunes or Finder.<\/p><p>So, how do you factory reset your iPhone without a password?<\/p><p>Use professional third-party tools to reset an iPhone or iPad without an Apple ID<strong>. <\/strong>But when you go about choosing the right&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/article\/best-iphone-data-erase-software.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">iPhone eraser tool<\/a> from the vast list of options, you might get confused. The key is to choose software that can securely wipe your iPhone data beyond the scope of recovery using any data recovery solution.<\/p><p>A reliable iPhone eraser software, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/erase-iphone-data.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stellar Eraser for iPhone Eraser<\/a>, can reset your iPhone\/ iPad even when you have forgotten your Apple ID or password.<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>Moreover, this tool restores the iPhone to its original factory settings so you can set it up as new without using the original Apple ID.<\/p><p>Stellar iPhone Eraser is popularly used to reset iPhones before selling, donating, or exchanging them so that no one can access your personal data. It is compatible with the latest iPhones, including the latest iPhones, 16, 15, 14, 13, 12, 11, and below, as well as all iPad versions, such as iPad Air, iPad Mini, and others.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\" style=\"text-align: center\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/erase-iphone-data\/buy-now.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-80481 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/image\/catalog\/buy_icon\/EN.png\" alt=\"Download for Windows\"><\/a><\/figure><\/div><p><strong>Steps: How to Wipe An iPhone or iPad via Stellar Eraser for iPhone<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Download, install, and launch <strong>Stellar Eraser for iPhone<\/strong> on your Windows or Mac system.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now, click <strong>Next<\/strong> on the Erase iPhone Data screen.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1005\" height=\"685\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1.png\" alt=\"1\" class=\"wp-image-180108 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1.png 1005w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1-300x204.png 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1-768x523.png 768w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1-150x102.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1005px) 100vw, 1005px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Connect your iPhone or iPad to your computer using a Lightning or Type-C cable, and click <strong>Erase<\/strong> to delete data from the selected device.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1004\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/select-device.png\" alt=\"select device\" class=\"wp-image-180109 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/select-device.png 1004w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/select-device-300x204.png 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/select-device-768x522.png 768w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/select-device-150x102.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1004px) 100vw, 1004px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click <strong>Yes<\/strong> in the <strong>Confirm Erase<\/strong> dialog box to initiate the erasure process.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"498\" height=\"191\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/confirm-erase.png\" alt=\"confirm erase\" class=\"wp-image-180110 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/confirm-erase.png 498w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/confirm-erase-300x115.png 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/confirm-erase-150x58.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 498px) 100vw, 498px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You will see the progress of the erasure process and the time remaining in the <strong>Erasing iPhone Data<\/strong> screen.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1002\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Erasing-data.png\" alt=\"Erasing data\" class=\"wp-image-180111 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Erasing-data.png 1002w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Erasing-data-300x205.png 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Erasing-data-768x524.png 768w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Erasing-data-150x102.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1002px) 100vw, 1002px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Once the process finishes, click <strong>OK<\/strong> in the <strong>Erasure Complete<\/strong> box.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"489\" height=\"154\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/erasure-complete.png\" alt=\"erasure complete\" class=\"wp-image-180112 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/erasure-complete.png 489w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/erasure-complete-300x94.png 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/erasure-complete-150x47.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 489px) 100vw, 489px\" \/><\/figure><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Method 3<\/strong>: <strong>Recover your forgotten Apple ID and Password to reset your iPhone.<\/strong><\/h3><p>Apple ID password is necessary to use iPhone applications and services. So, if you are not planning to sell off your iPhone or iPad, it is best to recover the forgotten Apple ID password and then reset your iOS device using the <strong>&lsquo;Erase All Content and Settings&rsquo;<\/strong> option in the iPhone Settings.<\/p><p>You can use iPhone Settings, the Apple Support app, &ldquo;<strong>Find My iPhone&rdquo;<\/strong>, or visit <a href=\"https:\/\/appleid.apple.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">the Apple account page<\/a> to recover your lost Apple ID password. Let&rsquo;s see how to do it:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to <a href=\"https:\/\/iforgot.apple.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">iforgot.apple.com<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"523\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/reset-apple-id-password-1024x523.png\" alt=\"reset apple id password\" class=\"wp-image-180113 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/reset-apple-id-password-1024x523.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/reset-apple-id-password-300x153.png 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/reset-apple-id-password-768x392.png 768w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/reset-apple-id-password-1536x785.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/reset-apple-id-password-1568x801.png 1568w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/reset-apple-id-password-150x77.png 150w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/reset-apple-id-password.png 1879w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enter your <strong>email address or phone number<\/strong> and type the <strong>captcha<\/strong> <strong>code<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"460\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/reset-apple-id-password-2-1024x460.png\" alt=\"reset apple id password 2\" class=\"wp-image-180114 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/reset-apple-id-password-2-1024x460.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/reset-apple-id-password-2-300x135.png 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/reset-apple-id-password-2-768x345.png 768w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/reset-apple-id-password-2-1536x691.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/reset-apple-id-password-2-1568x705.png 1568w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/reset-apple-id-password-2-150x67.png 150w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/reset-apple-id-password-2.png 1677w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Follow the on-screen instructions to reset your Apple ID password. You can answer security questions or receive an email\/text with a reset link.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter a new password. Confirm the new password for your Apple ID account.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>Once you&rsquo;ve reset the password, you can use the<strong> &lsquo;Erase All Content and Settings&rsquo;<\/strong> option to restore your iPhone or iPad to its original factory settings. Here&rsquo;s how to do it<strong>:<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>On the iPhone, navigate to <strong>Settings<\/strong> &gt; <strong>General<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap on <strong>Transfer<\/strong> <strong>or<\/strong> <strong>Reset<\/strong> <strong>iPhone<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click the <strong>Erase All Content and Settings<\/strong> options.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Next, click the <strong>Continue<\/strong> button and then enter the iPhone <strong>passcode<\/strong>.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now, click <strong>Erase iPhone<\/strong>. Your iPhone will reboot a few times and then be fully wiped.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"380\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/erase-all-content-and-settings.jpg\" alt=\"erase all content and settings\" class=\"wp-image-180115 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/erase-all-content-and-settings.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/erase-all-content-and-settings-300x114.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/erase-all-content-and-settings-768x292.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/erase-all-content-and-settings-150x57.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><p>Using the official Apple method, it is easier and safer to factory reset the iPhone without Apple ID, ensuring only rightful owners can access their devices.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"precautions-\"><strong>Precautions <\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h2><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you plan to buy a second-hand iPhone or iPad, check for an Activation Lock before you purchase it. If the previous owner has not removed their Apple ID from the device, ask the seller to remove it before you buy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attempting to remove an Apple ID from an iPhone or iPad that doesn&rsquo;t belong to you or without the owner&rsquo;s consent is illegal and unethical.<\/li>\n<\/ul><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conclusion\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2><p>A simpler way to permanently delete everything on your iPhone is to use Stellar iPhone Eraser software. The software doesn&rsquo;t ask for an Apple ID throughout the process. It quickly resets your iPhone or iPad to its original settings by erasing complete data.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\" style=\"text-align: center\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/erase-iphone-data\/buy-now.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-80481 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/image\/catalog\/buy_icon\/EN.png\" alt=\"Download for Windows\"><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>iPhone factory reset is essential when you want to sell off your&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/reset-iphone-ipad-without-apple-id-password\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">How to Factory Reset your iPhone and iPad Without Apple 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