Are you struggling with your Locked or disabled Apple iPhone 5s?
Have you typed the wrong passcode too many times? Well, the answer is obvious it gets disabled after too many attempts of wrong passcode.
Don’t worry! This guide will assist you to unlock your Apple iPhone 5s without any data loss.
We are here to drive you out of this situation in a simple way. This effortless post will lead you to unlock your Apple iPhone 5s. The only thing required from you is to follow the steps included in this guide carefully to avoid any hurdle.
What You Will Learn:
How To Unlock Apple iPhone 5s Safely Avoiding Any Data Loss
Lets get started with the process of unlocking. Follow the below Steps carefully with full concentration.
Download and Install iTunes on Computer
- To start this process, we should require a Computer (Mac or PC).
- Make sure, that the computer is running on the latest version of Windows OS.Original cable required that comes within box of Apple iPhone 5s for connectivity purpose.
- If not available, you should also approach any other compatible cable.
- Download and Install iTunes Software. [Check this link to download the latest version of iTunes]
Switch OFF Your Apple iPhone 5s
- Grab your Apple iPhone 5s and make sure that it is not connected to the computer.
- Now, Turn OFF your Apple iPhone 5s by following the below method that matches your model
(iPhone X or later, iPhone SE (2nd generation), iPhone 8, and iPhone 8 Plus)
Press and Hold the Side Button and Volume Down Button simultaneously until you see the “Power Off Slider”
(iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus)
Simply, press and hold the Side Button until you see the “Power Off Slider”
(iPhone SE (1st generation), and iPhone 6s and earlier)
Just press and hold the Side or Top button until you see the “Power Off Slider”
- Furthermore, Just tap on the slider and swipe to turn OFF your Apple iPhone 5s completely.
Boot Your Apple iPhone 5s Into Recovery Mode
lets do it! locate the button that matches your phone model from the followings as it will lead your Apple iPhone 5s to enter into recovery mode.
(iPhone X or later, iPhone SE (2nd generation), iPhone 8, and iPhone 8 Plus)
Press and Hold the Side Button
(iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus)
Press and Hold Volume Down Button
(iPhone SE (1st generation), and iPhone 6s and earlier)
Press and Hold Home Button
- While pressing and holding the exact button that matches your phone model from above, now connect your Apple iPhone 5s to your computer.
- Don’t release the buttons until you see the Recovery Mode screen on your Apple iPhone 5s. Once you see it, then release the buttons.
Note: In case, if the passcode screen appears that you must Switch OFF your Apple iPhone 5s and make it start again.
How To Restore Apple iPhone 5s (Easy Steps)
- Launch the Finder or iTunes Software on your computer.
- Now, Simply locate your Apple iPhone 5s on either software (Finder or iTunes) that it is connected to.
- A pop-up windows will appear on the screen along with the options “Restore” or “Update”.
- Simply, choose the “Restore” option. Now, computer will start the downloading the software for your Apple iPhone 5s and will eventually launch into restore process.
- In case, if your device leaves the Recovery mode screen due to software taking more time to download. Simply, wait for the download to complete and then turn OFF your Apple iPhone 5s and start again.
- The process might take some time, wait for it to finish.
- Finally, after the successful restoration of your Apple iPhone 5s. Disconnect it from your computer and set it up accordingly.
Conclusion
It can be extremely frustrating when you are unable to unlock your own device for the reason being forgetting PIN, password or pattern lock.
However, by following above steps, you can unlock your Apple iPhone 5s without losing any of your important data.