[Solved] 3 Efficient Methods to Enable Disabled iPhone within Clicks

If you have some wrong attempts, the iPhone might be disabled for security reasons. Of course, you can simply wait one minute to enable the disabled iPhone to fix the iPhone is Disabled message.

But when the iPhone is locked or disabled completely, what should be the best methods to restore a disabled iPhone? Just learn more about how to recover and unlock a disabled iPhone with iCloud, iTunes, as well as the professional method from the article.

1. The Professional Method to Enable Disabled iPhone

When an iPhone is unresponsive that you are not able to enable it with buttons, or even a broken screen, FoneLab iOS Unlocker provides a versatile way to enable a disabled iPhone. It can remove 4-digit passcode, 6-digit passcode, Touch ID, and Face ID in a proven easy way. Moreover, you can also bypass the Screen Time restriction and remove your Apple ID.

1. Remove the iPhone passcode from a locked, disabled, broken screen.
2. Bypass iPhone Screen Time restriction password without losing data.
3. Activate the disabled iPhone without the passcode of the Apple ID.
4. Compatible with the latest iOS 18 and earlier versions.

Full Guide to Unlock Disabled iPhone with iOS Unlocker

Step 1Download and install FoneLab iOS Unlocker, launch the program, and choose the Wipe Passcode mode. Meanwhile, connect your iPhone and a computer via the original USB cable. Click the Start button to enable the disabled iPhone.

Step 2Once the computer detects your iPhone, you should tap the Trust option to connect both devices. Confirm your iPhone information on the program. Click the Start button to download the firmware to repair. Make sure the connection during the process.

Step 3It takes a while to download the files. Then you can click the Unlock button to unlock the disabled iPhone. Enter 0000 to confirm unlocking. If Find My iPhone is enabled on the device, you should enter the Apple ID password to the iCloud account to reset the device after unlocking.

2. How to Restore Disabled iPhone with iTunes

When you need to enable a disabled iPhone via iTunes without losing the original data, you have to make a backup for the current data. But if you have not synced the desired files with iTunes, you can still activate the disabled iPhone as factory settings with the following process.

Step 1Put your iPhone into Recovery mode. Press and hold the Side button and one of the Volume button until the Power Off slider appears on iPhone 8 or above. Drag the slider to turn off the iPhone. Keep holding the Side button until you find the recovery mode screen appears.

Step 2Launch iTunes on your PC, click the Restore button on the pop-up, and then click the Restore and Update option. Agree on the next three given pop-up in turn. Then wait for a few minutes while the new software is getting downloaded and restored on your iPhone.

Step 3Once you have enabled the disabled iPhone, you can follow the prompts to set up your iPhone again. If you have an iTunes backup of your data, you can go to the Summary menu and choose the Restore iPhone option to restore the disabled iPhone.

Note: For iPhone 7/iPhone 7 Plus, press and hold the Side button to turn off your iPhone, keep pressing the Volume Down button until the recovery screen appears when connecting to PC. For iPhone 6s or older types, press and hold the Side or Top button to turn off your iPhone, keep pressing the Home button until the recovery screen appears.

Note: Recovery mode is also available for iPad or iPod is diabled connect to iTunes.

3. How to Erase Disabled iPhone via iCloud

When you want to use iCloud to enable a disabled iPhone, you should make sure that you have set up the Find My iPhone feature beforehand. Of course, the disabled iPhone can still access Internet service. After that, you can erase the disabled your iPhone and activate it as a new one.

Step 1Head to iCloud on your browser on your computer, you can sign in to your iCloud account with your Apple ID and password. Select the Find My iPhone option from the bottom, you should find a map showing the current location of your iPhone if you have set up the Find My iPhone feature.

Step 2Click the All Devices option and select the disabled iPhone your need to erase. Choose the Erase iPhone button in the interface, and then click Erase to ensure your option in the pop-up. Enter your Apple ID password in the following appear pop-up.

Step 3After that, you can enter a phone number where you can be reached and it will be shown on your iPhone after it has been erased, then click the Next button, click the Done button to erase the disabled iPhone, and activate the iPhone as a new one.

4. FAQs about Enabling Disabled iPhone

Conclusion

There are a variety of reasons that might disable your iPhone. It is important to make a backup for your iPhone frequently. When your iPhone is disabled, there are 3 efficient methods to enable your disabled iPhone, such as iTunes and iCloud, but there are some drawbacks, such as the Internet connection and the iTunes backup. FoneLab iOS Unlocker is a versatile method to unlock the disabled iPhone in multiple ways, which enables you to Remove Apple ID and screen time as well.