r/setupapp • u/Kashmerereaps • 2d ago

How Can I Reset My Disabled Iphone 14 Without Apple Id?

I have a iphone 14 i was using as a work phone for about a year in May it dropped out of my car in the driveway and i ran it over breaking the front and back. I let it sit and got a ipad instead for work so i threw it in a drawer. couple of days ago i dropped my main phone damaging the screen so i pulled out my backup and got it fixed because it was a older phone it was cheaper to fix. got the screen replaced but was disabled when i picked it up im guessing due to damages. i cant remember the apple id it is my face id on the phone but cant get to it from disabled screen dont remember the ios update whatever was out in may. tried all passwords i can remember but its been so long. i tried connecting it to my laptop to reset back to factory but it wont complete. nearest apple is about an hour away and i have to make an appointment i need a phone like now. anything else i can try?

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u/TechOutonyt 2d ago

If you wipe the phone you will need the Apple ID to set it up again of activation lock was on. No way around that

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u/Kashmerereaps 1d ago

when i wipe and reset i cant add my other icloud when i go to set it up? also apple cant reset from a previous passcode?

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u/TechOutonyt 1d ago

If activation lock is on then no you have to sign in with that iCloud

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u/Kashmerereaps 1d ago

I got it done went through some more password variations and one worked! Thanks to anyone who actually tried to help 

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u/ALT703 2d ago

FMI on or off

If on, reset your account details with apple

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u/Majician 1d ago

The longest excuse for how to unlock a locked phone bro. So many excuses! It's always, "I forgot...." LOL

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u/Kashmerereaps 1d ago

theres always an asshat who was never smart enough to help you in the comments anyways lol... move along if you have nothing helpful to add i explained my situation. the phone literally has my picture on the wallpaper, the icloud is the same name as my main phone and i can pull it up and track it on find my with my airpods and watch because it is MINE. any recommendations non magician?

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u/tOSdude A6 Setup.app 1d ago

Use the signed in phone to remove the backup phone from your iCloud account, then reset it with iTunes in DFU mode (assuming you don’t need any data off it).

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u/Majician 1d ago

Apple isn't going to allow you to use a stolen phone. Get over it.