How to Unlock Apple iPhone 6s, 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 6s. So, you thought it was a great idea to set up your new Apple iPhone 6s 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 6s is locked now. What to do? Read on.

Part I: Why Is Your Apple iPhone 6s Locked?

There can be a few reasons why your Apple iPhone 6s is locked, the primary ones being that you bought a second-hand Apple iPhone 6s 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 6s, or that you forgot the passcode to your new Apple iPhone 6s 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 6s 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 6s passcode screen using Dr.Fone - Screen Unlock (iOS).

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

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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 6s is no different. Here is how to use Dr.Fone - Screen Unlock (iOS) to unlock Apple iPhone 6s passcode:

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

Step 2: Connect your locked Apple iPhone 6s 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 6s 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 6s.

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

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

Find My allows you to unlock your Apple iPhone 6s remotely if you want to. So, if you have forgotten the passcode and are unable to unlock your Apple iPhone 6s, there is a way you can unlock it using Find My. Doing this will wipe your data from the Apple iPhone 6s 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 6s, 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 6s.

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

That’s it. You will have wiped and unlocked your Apple iPhone 6s and it will start with factory settings. Note that this works only if the Apple iPhone 6s 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 6s in Recovery Mode

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

Step 1: Connect your Apple iPhone 6s 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 6s and unlock Apple iPhone 6s.

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

If after reading all this and going through so much hassle to unlock the Apple iPhone 6s, 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 6s:

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 6s leaves not only your data but your Apple iPhone 6s itself in a highly vulnerable state. Anyone with access to your device can do anything on the Apple iPhone 6s 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 6s/Apple iPhone 6s mini/Apple iPhone 6s Pro

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

5G Capability and Dual eSIM Support

The Apple iPhone 6s range builds on the Apple iPhone 6s 12 range for 5G capability by supporting more bands than the Apple iPhone 6s 12 lineup. 5G modems are the same across the Apple iPhone 6s lineup. the Apple iPhone 6s 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 6s lineup, that is, the Apple iPhone 6s mini. The answer is yes, you will. All Apple iPhone 6s models support Cinematic Mode.

Water Resistance and Charging

All Apple iPhone 6s 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 6s mini is still capped at 12W charging with MagSafe, just like the Apple iPhone 6s 12 mini was.

Part V: The Bottom Line

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

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

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 6s device that will be erased as the process wipes the Apple iPhone 6s 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 6s 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 6s 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 6s 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 6s 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 6s 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 6s will be erased and restored to factory default settings. After that, you will have to set up the Apple iPhone 6s 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 6s 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 6s device and sign in using the other Apple ID (of the disabled iPhone).

Step 2: Select the disabled iPhone from the Apple iPhone 6s devices in the sidebar, click or tap the Apple iPhone 6s 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 6s device. All data on the Apple iPhone 6s 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 6s be disabled for any reason, unlocking the disabled iPhone is a process that will wipe the Apple iPhone 6s 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 6s gets disabled. How to unlock disabled iPhone? The ways outlined in this guide will help you unlock your disabled iPhone.

Unlocking Apple iPhone 6s Passcode without a Computer

You can still utilize a PIN if your Apple iPhone 6s’s Touch or Face ID is not working. Yet, consider the possibility that you may forget your Apple iPhone 6s password too. So, how to unlock disabled iPhone without computer? Do you need to connect it to your PC, run iTunes, and follow the system? Not really.

Entering the wrong password a few times will lock your Apple iPhone 6s. What you want to do right now is sidestep the password so you can begin using it again. Whether you have more up-to-date models like iPhone 14, or an older one like iPhone 4, some tools can help you.

Therefore, this guide explains how to unlock iPhone passcode without computer. In addition, this guide elaborates on the safest methods available in the market to help you secure your Apple iPhone 6s. So, keep reading and find out about unlocking an iPhone without a computer.

Part 1: Can I Unlock My iPhone Passcode without Computer?

Yes, you can open the Apple iPhone 6s password without needing a PC.

Moreover, there are more than a few simple methods for doing such. Also, you don’t need to bother with any technical information. Users can now unlock their iPhones through the Erase iPhone, Find My, and Siri. Even if these methods don’t work in your situation, you can employ other professional tools. One such tool is Dr.Fone.

Dr.Fone-Screen Unlock by Wondershare is an expert tool to remove such issues. It is a safe method for everyone new to the technical world. The process is basic, assuming you follow the step-by-step guide below.

Part 2: 3 Methods to Unlock Disabled iPhone without a computer?

1. “Erase iPhone” Option

You want to use this method when you fail to remember your Apple iPhone 6s PIN. It is the most straightforward method for opening your Apple iPhone 6s, assuming you forgot your password.

Since iOS 15.2, Apple presented an “Erase iPhone” choice from the Security Lockout window. This window appears from the seventh time you enter an incorrect code. The steps beneath work if your Apple iPhone 6s or iPad runs iOS 15.2 or later and has an internet connection:

• When you don’t know the lock screen PIN, please enter your password several times from your Lock Screen until it warns you the next time. Then do this step again until you see the Erase iPhone toward the side of the screen.
• Tap Erase iPhone, then click again to affirm your action.

• Enter your Apple account credentials to sign out of your Apple ID on the phone.
• Tap Erase iPhone back to erase all your files and settings forever.
• Right when the phone restarts, comply with the on-screen steps. Yet again, set your phone, and restore your information and settings from a backup. Presently set another password for your phone.

Guidelines to Restore a Locked iPhone Running iOS 15.1 or Earlier:

• Regardless, put your Apple iPhone 6s into DFU mode.
• Then, connect it to a PC or Mac through a Lightning USB.
• Tap your Apple iPhone 6s in the Finder sidebar on Macintosh or iTunes on the PC.
• Pick Restore when you see the decision to Restore. Let the download finish, and your phone leaves the recovery mode screen. Yet again, then switch off your Apple iPhone 6s and begin.
• Disconnect your iDevice, then turn it on and set it up. That is all you must do.

2. Use Find My

Apple permits clients to erase iPhone data to protect it from others remotely. Nonetheless, your lock screen can save your data if you don’t erase the Apple iPhone 6s device. Nobody can open the screen except if they enter the right passcode. After too many incorrect attempts, your Apple iPhone 6s will be locked. So nobody can then touch your data.

If you have enabled the “Find My” choice before failing to remember your Apple iPhone 6s PIN, there is an opportunity for you to eliminate the lock. That is to use iCloud.

Prerequisites:

• The locked device ought to have the Find My component enabled.
• The locked iPhone ought to be signed in to your iCloud ID.
• It ought to have an internet connection, be it data or Wi-Fi.
• It will help if you remember your Apple ID credentials.

To open iPhone through iCloud:

Step 1. Visit the iCloud.com page and sign in with your Apple ID and password.

Step 2. Click the “Find iPhone” choice from the various accessible choices.

Step 3. Click “All Devices” and pick the gadget you want to open.

Step 4. Click the “Erase iPhone” button. In this manner, set up the phone and another lock screen PIN. With iCloud, you can open your iDevice without contacting your device.

3. Use Siri (Only for iOS 8.0 to 10.1)

There is an issue with Siri that you can use how to unlock iPhone passcode without computer. This arrangement probably won’t work consistently, yet it deserves checking out. The bug works on any phone running on iOS 8 up to iOS 10.1

• Initiate Siri on your iDevice. You should simply long press the Home button. Then, ask Siri what the time is, “Hello Siri, what time is it?”
• Siri will then show you the time. There will be a clock symbol bordering it. Tap on the clock, and you can get to the World clock. Click on the “+” sign to add another watch.

• You will get a bar where you have to enter a city. First, write anything to make sure you can write. Then, tap on the text and click “Select all” afterward.
• You will now get new choices, including cut, copy, and so on. Tap on the “Share” button to proceed. You will get options for sharing the text. Click on the Message icon. Your device will open another window. Now, you begin drafting another message. Go to the “To” field, and type any text. Click back to proceed with opening an iPhone without a PC.
• The text will become green. Yet again, now that your text is chosen, click on “+” to add a symbol. When you tap it, another window will open. Click on “Create new contact” to proceed. You will now see a window where you can add another contact. Tap on “Add Photo” to move.

• Click the “Select/Pick Photo” button to choose a photograph from your library. When the library opens, you can see the collections. Do not click anywhere. Wait for a couple of moments, and afterward, tap on the Home button. You will then access the Home screen. That’s how to unlock disabled iPhones without computer.

Bonus Tips: Easy App to Unlock Your Apple iPhone 6s

Dr.Fone-Screen Unlock

We, as a whole, realize that expert software is the quickest and simplest method for opening an iPhone. These devices are helpfully intended to make life simpler; thus, they do.

Dr.Fone-Screen Unlock is a special tool that eliminates iPhone screen lock in minutes with no confusing steps. The team at Dr.Fone has years of insight into iPhone lock issues. Besides, it is developed, so any non-specialist with no technical information can use it. Here’s how to unlock disabled iPhone without computer:

Step 1. Plug the iDevice into your system

Run the Dr.Fone on your system and select the “Screen Unlock” option from the main menu.

Use a connector to connect your Apple iPhone 6s to the PC. After this, click the “Unlock iOS Screen” option on the program.

Step 2. Access the Recovery or DFU Mode

Before the Apple iPhone 6s lock screen removal, we need to boot the phone in Recovery or DFU. If you have to do so, follow the steps given in the image below:

We suggest you open the recovery mode to remove the iOS screen lock. However, if you can’t figure out how to do so, go for the DFU mode.

Step 3. Affirm Device Model information

After going to the DFU mode, Dr.Fone will show the information about your Apple iPhone 6s. From the following screen, confirm your phone model and iOS version. If it is isn’t correctly given, select the correct data pair from the drop-down menu. Then download the firmware package for your Apple iPhone 6s.

Step 4. Open the Lock

Click Unlock Now after downloading the firmware.

After a short while, your Apple iPhone 6s will be opened effectively. However, this process will erase every bit of data off your phone. Honestly speaking, there is no answer for this issue without data loss.

The Bottom Line

It is the end of a detailed guide with the top strategies on how to unlock disabled iPhones without computer. You should get the right approach per your circumstance and follow the steps.

If you don’t know which strategy will turn out best for you, we suggest utilizing Dr.Fone-Screen Unlock. It has a close to 100% success rate and is not difficult to use for individuals without a tech foundation. So, install it on your system for a quicker result.

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