How to Unlock Apple iPhone 6, Apple’s New iPhone

It has happened to all of us at some point in the other. The chances of it happening are notoriously higher when you just started using it. We are talking of passcodes on iPhones. Apple requires setting up a 6-digit passcode to use some features such as Face ID on your Apple iPhone 6. So, you thought it was a great idea to set up your new Apple iPhone 6 with a new passcode, right? The only problem is that the 6 digits you thought are bulletproof and no one will be able to come up with them in relation to you, are not coming to you either. You forgot the newly set passcode, entered the incorrect passcode more times than the software was happy about, and the Apple iPhone 6 is locked now. What to do? Read on.

Part I: Why Is Your Apple iPhone 6 Locked?

There can be a few reasons why your Apple iPhone 6 is locked, the primary ones being that you bought a second-hand Apple iPhone 6 from someone who set it up with a passcode and decided it wasn’t for them and was nonchalant enough to sell it to you without removing the passcode from the Apple iPhone 6, or that you forgot the passcode to your new Apple iPhone 6 and entered it incorrectly a few times. In any case, help is at hand.

We understand how frustrating it can be when your newly purchased Apple iPhone 6 does not unlock because of a passcode entry issue, and all you want to do is get the screen unlocked. At Wondershare, we strive to create meaningful differences in the lives of the people that use our software and keeping that in mind, we have a solution for you to unlock your Apple iPhone 6 passcode screen using Dr.Fone - Screen Unlock (iOS).

II.I Using Dr.Fone - Screen Unlock (iOS) to Unlock the Locked Apple iPhone 6

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Dr.Fone is a set of modules that make life easy for you. Any kind of problem you can think of, it is likely that Dr.Fone has a remedy for it ready in its arsenal. A locked Apple iPhone 6 is no different. Here is how to use Dr.Fone - Screen Unlock (iOS) to unlock Apple iPhone 6 passcode:

Step 1: Install Dr.Fone - Screen Unlock (iOS) on your computer.

Step 2: Connect your locked Apple iPhone 6 to the computer.

Step 3: Launch Dr.Fone and select the Screen Unlock module.

Step 4: Select Unlock iOS Screen.

Step 5: Follow the on-screen instructions to boot the Apple iPhone 6 in Recovery Mode. If for some reason you are unable to boot into Recovery Mode, there are instructions at the bottom to enter DFU mode.

Step 6: Dr.Fone will tell you the phone model and the software installed on it. If it is incorrect, use the dropdown lists to select the correct information.

Click Download to download the firmware file for your device.

Step 7: Select the firmware package after the download completes. After the download completes, you can click Unlock Now to start unlocking the Apple iPhone 6.

In a short while, your Apple iPhone 6 will be unlocked. It is important to note that unlocking a locked Apple iPhone 6 cannot be done without wiping data.

II.II How to Unlock Apple iPhone 6 with Find My (iPhone)

Find My allows you to unlock your Apple iPhone 6 remotely if you want to. So, if you have forgotten the passcode and are unable to unlock your Apple iPhone 6, there is a way you can unlock it using Find My. Doing this will wipe your data from the Apple iPhone 6 device and set it up as new, though. Here is how to do that:

Step 1: If you have any other Apple device that is logged in with the same Apple ID as the Apple iPhone 6, you can launch Find My on that device. Else, you can visit https://icloud.com and log into the same iCloud account/ Apple ID as the locked Apple iPhone 6.

Step 2: Under Find My (or Find My iPhone if you are using the iCloud website), select your Apple iPhone 6 and click Erase iPhone and confirm.

That’s it. You will have wiped and unlocked your Apple iPhone 6 and it will start with factory settings. Note that this works only if the Apple iPhone 6 was connected to Find My in the first place. If not, then you always have Dr.Fone - Screen Unlock (iOS) to help you out.

II.III Put The Apple iPhone 6 in Recovery Mode

You can unlock your Apple iPhone 6 using Recovery Mode, yourself.

Step 1: Connect your Apple iPhone 6 to the computer and open iTunes. If you are on a Mac that runs macOS Catalina or higher, open Finder.

Step 2: Press the volume up button and let go. Press the volume down button and let go. Press the side button (power button) and keep holding it till Finder or iTunes detects the phone in Recovery Mode.

Step 3: Select Restore to download and reinstall the latest iOS on your Apple iPhone 6 and unlock Apple iPhone 6.

Part III: How to Turn Off Passcodes in Apple iPhone 6

If after reading all this and going through so much hassle to unlock the Apple iPhone 6, you feel that passcodes are not worth your time, we feel you. We designed Dr.Fone to help you be at ease and be safe with passcodes for when you forget them, but if you would rather not use passcodes at all, we understand where you’re coming from. Here is how to turn off passcodes for good on Apple iPhone 6:

Step 1: Launch Settings.

Step 2: Scroll down to Face ID and Passcode.

Step 3: Enter your passcode.

Step 4: Scroll down and select Turn Passcode Off.

Step 5: Enter your passcode one last time.

You’re done. Now go ahead and forget the passcode forever. You will not need it again. Do note, however, that not using a passcode on your Apple iPhone 6 leaves not only your data but your Apple iPhone 6 itself in a highly vulnerable state. Anyone with access to your device can do anything on the Apple iPhone 6 device that you could, including setting up a passcode that you will then have to use this guide to unlock.

Part IV: More information about Apple iPhone 6/Apple iPhone 6 mini/Apple iPhone 6 Pro

The ways mentioned before should help you get out of the locked Apple iPhone 6 now. Here is a shortlist of the features of the Apple iPhone 6 range. You may learn more information about Apple iPhone 6 range that you may never know before.

5G Capability and Dual eSIM Support

The Apple iPhone 6 range builds on the Apple iPhone 6 12 range for 5G capability by supporting more bands than the Apple iPhone 6 12 lineup. 5G modems are the same across the Apple iPhone 6 lineup. the Apple iPhone 6 lineup supports dual eSIM for the first time ever in iPhones. You do get a physical SIM tray for one nano-SIM though, so don’t sit up.

Cinematic Mode

You might be wondering if you will get the highlight Cinematic Mode if you were to pick the cheapest of the Apple iPhone 6 lineup, that is, the Apple iPhone 6 mini. The answer is yes, you will. All Apple iPhone 6 models support Cinematic Mode.

Water Resistance and Charging

All Apple iPhone 6 models feature the same IP68 water resistance (that is a depth of 6 meters for up to 30 minutes) and feature MagSafe charging. No differences here, except that the Apple iPhone 6 mini is still capped at 12W charging with MagSafe, just like the Apple iPhone 6 12 mini was.

Part V: The Bottom Line

A locked Apple iPhone 6 is never a pretty sight. Fortunately, there are a couple of things you can do to try and unlock your Apple iPhone 6 and remove the passcode from your Apple iPhone 6. There is also Wondershare Dr.Fone - Screen Unlock (iOS) to unlock your Apple iPhone 6 for you when you need help removing the passcode from your Apple iPhone 6 and unlocking it.

iPhone Is Disabled? Here Is The Way To Unlock Disabled Apple iPhone 6

Part I: Is It Possible To Unlock A Disabled iPhone?

First things first, the short answer is yes. It is entirely possible to unlock a disabled iPhone and use it again. But there is a catch-all data on the Apple iPhone 6 device that will be erased as the process wipes the Apple iPhone 6 clean. There is no other way around it.

Part II: Unlock Disabled iPhone

Now, let us get to ways how to unlock disabled iPhone. How many ways are there? Well, you might get all sorts of information online, but there are only a handful of ways to unlock a disabled iPhone, which are listed here.

II.I: Unlock Disabled iPhone With Wondershare Dr.Fone

Of course, you want to unlock your disabled iPhone as quickly as possible, so we have put the best solution first - Wondershare Dr.Fone.

What is Dr.Fone? Dr.Fone is a suite of apps designed to help you with tasks on your smartphones and tablets. These tasks include erasing data, wiping the Apple iPhone 6 device, repairing the system, taking and restoring backups, unlocking the screen, transferring WhatsApp chats, and even going as fancy as spoofing device location to help with location-aware games or prank friends and family.

This is a must-have set of tools designed for every smartphone owner, regardless of the operating system. It works on both Windows and macOS and supports both Android and iOS. Download Wondershare Dr.Fone here.

Step 1: Connect your device to the computer and select Screen Unlock in Dr.Fone.

Step 2: Click the big blue button “Unlock iOS Screen”:

Step 3: Onscreen instructions guide you to put your device in Recovery Mode:

Step 4: Software version and device model are detected automatically when the Apple iPhone 6 device is in Recovery Mode. If the automatic detection is incorrect, set it correctly before proceeding. Click Start.

Step 5: When Dr.Fone is ready to unlock disabled iPhone, click Unlock Now and wait until the notification of a successful unlock is shown.

II.II: Unlock Disabled iPhone With iTunes/ macOS Finder

The above was a fast, intuitive, step-by-step way to get you through the unlock disabled iPhone process. This was an aftermarket app to help you through the process. However, if you want to achieve the same result the Apple way, do the following:

Step 1: Connect the Apple iPhone 6 to the computer with the cable and launch iTunes or Finder (macOS Catalina and above).

Step 2: Press the volume up key on your Apple iPhone 6 and release. Then, press the volume down key and release. Lastly, press and hold the power key till you see Recovery Mode in Finder or iTunes.

Step 3: Click Restore to unlock disabled iPhone.

After this process, the Apple iPhone 6 is reset to factory defaults, and you will need to go through the setup process again.

II.III: Unlock Disabled iPhone Through The iCloud Website (Find My iPhone)

You may also use Find My on the iCloud website to unlock your disabled iPhone, if the Find My network was enabled on the iPhone.

Step 1: Go to https://icloud.com and log in using the iCloud/ Apple ID that the disabled iPhone is using. This is important because if you use any other ID, you will see devices attached to that ID, not the disabled iPhone you want to unlock.

Step 2: Click Find My and select your disabled iPhone.

Step 3: Click Erase iPhone and confirm.

The Apple iPhone 6 will be erased and restored to factory default settings. After that, you will have to set up the Apple iPhone 6 again.

II.IV: Unlock Disabled iPhone Without A Computer (Find My App)

Not so long ago, a computer was a necessity in every household for various reasons. Then, smartphones changed everything, and Apple spearheaded that change with the Apple iPhone 6 and iPad.

The iPhone, despite screen size limitations, may be used as a personal computer all by itself, depending on users’ requirements. You can work on spreadsheets, documents, and presentations on the iPad, take notes, write, draw, play music, watch videos, and practically do everything a regular household would do on a computer.

So, in today’s time and age, it may be possible that some people work exclusively with their iPhones and iPads. In that case, how to unlock a disabled iPhone without a computer?

Worry not, because Apple’s Find My is your friend. You can use Find My on your other Apple device to erase and unlock the disabled iPhone.

Step 1: Launch Find My app on your iOS device or Mac. Note that the other device should be signed in with the same Apple ID as the disabled iPhone. If not, you may sign out of iCloud on the Apple iPhone 6 device and sign in using the other Apple ID (of the disabled iPhone).

Step 2: Select the disabled iPhone from the Apple iPhone 6 devices in the sidebar, click or tap the Apple iPhone 6 device on the map and click or tap Erase This Device.

The disabled iPhone will be wiped and restored to factory defaults. The setup will need to be performed again.

Now, as we know, if Find My does not show the disabled iPhone for any reason, you will necessarily have to gain access to a computer. The other option is to visit an Apple Store and get them to do the needful.

Part III: FAQs

Here are helpful frequently asked questions for you.

FAQ 1: What is iPhone disabled?

iPhone is disabled most commonly when an incorrect password is entered too many times.

FAQ 2: Can I unlock disabled iPhone without data loss?

Unlocking a disabled iPhone requires erasing the Apple iPhone 6 device. All data on the Apple iPhone 6 device will be deleted in the process. There is currently no way to unlock disabled iPhone without data loss.

FAQ 3: How to restore data via iCloud?

After unlocking the disabled iPhone, when you set it up again, if you previously had iCloud Backup enabled, you will get the option to restore data from the latest backup.

Bonus Tip: Prevent iPhone From Getting Disabled In Future

By now, you know that should the Apple iPhone 6 be disabled for any reason, unlocking the disabled iPhone is a process that will wipe the Apple iPhone 6 device clean. And that means you will have to spend time setting it up again, restoring data from backup, and getting it back to the order you had previously. How about a tip to help you prevent a disabled iPhone?

A good passcode is one that you will remember, but it takes work for everyone to figure out. Again, this is for the safety and security of your data and device. You may use a 6-digit passcode or an alphanumeric passcode if that is more to your liking.

If you use Face ID, it will significantly minimize the instances you will have to enter your passcode, so make sure you do remember your passcode.

Conclusion

It has been nearly a decade since iPhones came with biometric authentication and around 5 years since they started using facial authentication. Both these technologies significantly reduced our dependence on having to key in our passcode each time we wanted to unlock the iPhone, buy an app, or perform an essential function.

But, when we attempt incorrect passcodes too many times, the Apple iPhone 6 gets disabled. How to unlock disabled iPhone? The ways outlined in this guide will help you unlock your disabled iPhone.

How to Unlock Apple iPhone 6 Without Passcode?

It’s a frustrating situation where you forgot your Apple iPhone 6’s passcode and are now unable to unlock it. Unfortunately, if you are experiencing this situation with your Apple iPhone 6, you must be looking to learn how to unlock Apple iPhone 6 without a passcode.

There are many ways to unlock the Apple iPhone 6 without a passcode. You not only do it with the help of iPhone’s stock features like Find My Apple iPhone 6 or iTunes, but you can also use third-party methods to unlock the Apple iPhone 6 lock screen.

So, let’s get straight to the different methods to unlock the Apple iPhone 6 lock screen.

4 Easy Methods to Unlock Apple iPhone 6 without Passcode

Following are the four different methods to unlock Apple iPhone 6 without a passcode:

Method #1: Unlock iPhone Screen Passcode With iTunes

Unlocking an iPhone through iTunes is one of the most common ways. If you have forgotten your Apple iPhone 6 passcode, you can use iTunes to erase your device and reset it to its factory settings. This will remove the passcode, but it will also delete all of your data. If your device has a backup, you can use iTunes to restore your data after erasing your device.

Follow the steps to do this.

1. First, connect your Apple iPhone 6 to your computer and launch iTunes. You will have to install it if you don’t have it on your computer. For installation, click here and download
2. Once you launch iTunes, you see few devices available to connect. So, select your device from the list.
3. Now you will have two options under your Apple iPhone 6’s specifications. So you will have to click on the other option named Restore iPhone.
4. By clicking this button, you will be asked again for confirmation. After confirmation, iTunes will wipe out everything on your Apple iPhone 6, and once the process is completed, you will be able to unlock your Apple iPhone 6 XR lock screen without any passcode.

Method #2: Unlock It Via Find My iPhone

If the above-given method is not helpful or you haven’t used iTunes before, we have another solution. You can use the “Find My iPhone” feature to erase your device and unlock it. This is useful when you quickly want to unlock your Apple iPhone 6 without a passcode.

All you have to do is follow the steps given below.

1. Log in to the iCloud website on your MacBook or Computer. For this, you will need to use your Apple ID and Password that you are using on your Apple iPhone 6.
2. Once you are logged in to iCloud, you will see many options and features but look for the Find My iPhone option.
3. Once you find it, click on it, and you will see a few more options, and one of them would be Erase iPhone.
4. You will have to click on it, showing you a confirmation message to erase all your data on your Apple iPhone 6.
5. Confirm it, and your Apple iPhone 6 will be restored to the factory settings, and all your data will be removed.
6. Once the process is completed, you can unlock your Apple iPhone 6 X lock screen without any passcode.

Method #3: Remove Passcode With Tapping Erase Phone (iOS 15.2 only)

If both above-given methods don’t work for you, or you don’t have access to a computer or MacBook to use those methods, there is a 3rd method for you. But it only works on iPhones with iOS 15.2 versions.

With this method, you can follow the steps below to remove the screen lock passcode on Apple iPhone 6.

1. First, you must try unlocking your Apple iPhone 6 with all the possible passcodes you remember.
2. When you try too many wrong passcode attempts, iPhone will show you a message that states that your Apple iPhone 6 is locked for 1-15 minutes.
3. By this message, you will also see another option at the bottom right corner named Erase iPhone.
4. By clicking this option, you will be asked about your Apple ID and Password that you have used on this iPhone.
5. So provide them, and you will be able to erase your Apple iPhone 6, and in the end, your Apple iPhone 6 will be unlocked without needing a passcode or password.

Method #4: Dr.Fone-Screen Unlock

This is the most effective and easiest way to remove or break your Apple iPhone 6 passcode. You can use this method if all the above methods don’t work for you or you don’t remember your Apple ID or Password.

Here are some easy steps that you should take.

Step #1: Download Dr.Fone Tool

First, you must go to your computer or MacBook and download the Dr.Fone tool. You can follow the link to download and install this tool for free.

Step #2: Connect Your Apple iPhone 6

After installing Dr.Fone on your computer, you will need to launch the Software and connect your Apple iPhone 6 using the original iPhone’s cable.

(Using the original iPhone cable will make it easy to connect your Apple iPhone 6 to the computer)

Step #3: Take your Apple iPhone 6 to Recovery Mode:

Once your Apple iPhone 6 is successfully connected, you must take it to recovery or DFU mode. For this, follow the instructions given below.

Step #4: Download Firmware

When your Apple iPhone 6 enters into recovery mode, you will see a Start button on Dr.Fone. So, you will have to select the correct iPhone and software model and click the Start button.

It will download the iOS firmware for your Apple iPhone 6.

Step #5: Unlock iPhone X or XR Lock Screen

Once the downloading is completed, you will need to click on Unlock Now button, and the process to unlock your Apple iPhone 6 X lock screen will begin.

Once the process is completed, you can unlock your Apple iPhone 6 XR lock screen without the passcode.

FAQs

Following are 3 frequently asked questions that might come into your mind and their answers to help you understand everything.

How to remove the passcode on an iOS device?

First, open the Settings menu and scroll down to the Touch ID & Passcode option. Here, you will need to enter your current passcode to disable it.

Once done, toggle the switch next to the Passcode option to the Off position. You can then enter your passcode once more to confirm that you wish to disable it.

After doing this, your iOS device will no longer require a passcode to be accessed.

Can local Apple support help me to unlock my Apple iPhone 6?

The answer is yes!

Here’s how.

Take your Apple iPhone 6 to the nearest Apple Store or Apple Authorized Service Provider. Please contact them, and bring your proof of purchase and other relevant documentation.

First, they will confirm that you are the actual owner of the Apple iPhone 6; after that, they will help you to unlock your Apple iPhone 6 lock screen.

Why was my Apple iPhone 6 locked?

There are some causes why your Apple iPhone 6 X or XR may be locked. One is that you entered the wrong passcode too many times. If in the situation, you’ll need to wait a certain amount of time before you can try again.

Another possibility is that someone tried to break into your phone using an illegal passcode-guessing tool. If this happens, your phone will be locked for a more extended period.

Finally, if you have an Apple iPhone 6 with Face ID, it’s possible that your phone was locked because it didn’t recognize your face. You ought to enter your passcode to unlock your phone if this is the case.

The Bottom Line

So, these are some most effective methods to follow and unlock the Apple iPhone 6 XR lock screen without a passcode. All the methods discussed are excellent and working, but the most convenient way is using the Wondershare Dr.Fone-Screen Unlock. It is a perfect tool that can be used to unlock different iPhone lock screens. Moreover, it is very safe and easy to use. So, we recommend you use this tool to unlock your Apple iPhone 6 lock screen without a passcode.