How to unlock a disabled iPhone without MacBook

I can’t unlock my iPhone 11 and I don’t have a MacBook to unlock it so I don’t know what to do.

Posted on Nov 26, 2023 12:59 PM

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Posted on Nov 26, 2023 1:11 PM

You did not indicate what iOS version is installed on your iPhone, but if it is iOS 15.2 or higher, you should be able to reset / erase the phone without using a computer. See this Apple Support document for details:


How to reset your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch when you forgot your passcode - Apple Support

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Nov 26, 2023 1:11 PM in response to Ejc_idk

You did not indicate what iOS version is installed on your iPhone, but if it is iOS 15.2 or higher, you should be able to reset / erase the phone without using a computer. See this Apple Support document for details:


How to reset your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch when you forgot your passcode - Apple Support

Nov 26, 2023 1:27 PM in response to Ejc_idk

Then, your only option is to use this support document......If you forgot your iPhone passcode.....which will require a PC or Mac.


Surely, you have a friend with a laptop who would let you use the computer for 20-30 minutes or so. If not, you can use a Mac at an Apple Store or Best Buy store.


Most public libraries have computers on hand as well that could be used.

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