However, you need to have synced your iPhone with iTunes prior. You can also unlock iPhone without a passcode by changing the forgotten passcode with iTunes.

Now, choose the “Erase iPhone” option to wipe all data, including the passcode on your iPhone.

Finally, choose the iPhone that you intend to unlock from the available options.

Next, navigate to the “Find My iPhone” tab and select the “All Device” option.

First, launch a browser on your computer, then visit the “iCloud” website.

This option will only work if you earlier enabled the “Find My iPhone” feature on your iOS device.

Change Passcode with iCloud Find My iPhone.

The program will not allow you to restore with a password protected backup. If your backup is password protected, you need to make a new backup without a password. Instead of '1234', you may enter any four digit code of your choice. Your device will restart and the code you entered should work. Make sure that is highlighted (if not, click on it once) then click the 'Restore' option.

When this is complete, save your code and close the window. Click at the end of the code and press enter to open a new line where you are to type SBParentalControlsPIN then type 1234 on a new line below. In the open window, select the find icon (the binoculars), search for us and under it, there should be a line of code that says. A window may pop up asking you to buy the program, just click on 'Cancel' and the desired window should open. In the search bar, type and double click on said file. On the right of the list you just clicked through, there should be a list of files. Double click on System Files > HomeDomain > Library > Preferences. After setting up and opening the program, there should be a list in the top left hand corner. After doing so, you need to download a program called 'iBackupBot', it should be the first link on Google when you search the name. The first thing you would need to do is create a backup of your device if you haven't already. You posed this question months ago, but never late than never, right? 🙂 I was in your position a few minutes ago, but after vigorous 'research' I've found something a bit less radical than restoring your device back to factory settings.

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