How to Factory Reset Your iPhone or iPad Without iTunes

Are you looking to factory reset your iPhone or iPad but don't have iTunes installed on your computer or want to avoid using it? This guide will walk you through the procedures to perform a factory reset directly from your device, whether you have the passcode or not. Follow these steps to get your device back to its original state.

Resetting Your iPhone Without iTunes

If you remember your passcode and have the Apple ID associated with your iPhone, you can perform a factory reset directly from the device. Follow these steps:

Option 1: Reset iPhone from Settings

Open Settings and go to General. Select Transfer or Reset iPhone then tap Erase All Content and Settings. Tap Continue and enter your passcode. If you have a Screen Time passcode, you will be prompted to enter it too. Tap Erase iPhone to reset it to factory settings.

Option 2: Reset iPhone from the Lock Screen

This method is suitable for iOS 15.2 or later, when you don’t remember the passcode but know the Apple ID.

Keep entering the wrong passcode until the Erase iPhone or Forgot Passcode option appears in the bottom right corner. Tap that option. On the next screen, confirm that you want to erase/reset your iPhone. Enter the Apple ID password to begin the reset process.

Resetting Your iPad Without iTunes

For iPad users, factory resetting without iTunes involves a few different methods, depending on whether you remember the passcode or don't have one. Here’s how:

If You Remember the Screen Passcode:

Open Settings, locate and tap General. Choose Transfer or Reset iPad, then tap Reset, and finally choose Erase All Content and Settings.

If You Forgot the Screen Passcode:

For iOS 15.2 or later:

Start entering the wrong passcode until you see the 'Unavailable' screen. Tap Erase iPad at the bottom of the screen, then tap Erase iPad again. Enter your Apple ID to initiate the reset process.

Using Find My: If your iCloud’s Find My feature is enabled on the iPad, you can erase it by:

Signing into iCloud and clicking Find My. Choosing All Devices to locate your iPad. Clicking the Erase This Device button.

Using Passixer Software:

For advanced users, Passixer iPhone Unlocker can be used to reset the iPad's passcode. Here’s how:

Install and run Passixer iPhone Unlocker on your computer. Connect your iPad to the computer. Select Wipe Passcode, download the firmware file, and then reset the iPad.

Note: If you are unable to use iTunes, you can consider using a third-party tool like TunesKit iOS System Recovery. This tool bypasses the need for iTunes and provides an easy and hassle-free method to factory reset your iPad. Additionally, TunesKit can help repair bugs if that is the reason for your reset.

Conclusion

Factory resetting your iOS device is a straightforward process when you have the necessary passcodes and Apple ID. Whether you’re using the built-in methods or third-party software, you can bring your iPhone or iPad back to its original state without the need for iTunes. Make sure to back up your data before proceeding to ensure you don’t lose any important information.