100% Working! Restore iPhone Without iTunes with Proven Methods

Part 1. Errors Occur When Restoring iPhone 15 with iTunes

If your iPhone 15 gets disconnected during an update or restore, or if your computer fails to instruct your device to restore with iTunes, you might encounter one of the following error messages:

• The iPhone could not be restored. An unknown error occurred (9).
• The iPhone could not be restored. An unknown error occurred (4005).
• The iPhone could not be restored. An unknown error occurred (4013).
• The iPhone could not be restored. An unknown error occurred (4014).

To resolve this issue, you can check these steps:

Step 1. Ensure that your computer is running the latest version of computer system or iTunes.

Step 2. Force restart your iPhone 15:

- For iPhone 8 or later: Press and quickly release the volume up button, then the volume down button. Press and hold the side button until the Apple logo appears.

- For iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus: Press and hold both the side (or top) button and the volume down button until the Apple logo appears.

- For iPhone 6s or earlier: Press and hold both the side (or top) button and the Home button until the Apple logo appears.

Step 3. Connect your iPhone to your computer using a USB cable and locate it on your computer.

Step 4. When presented with the option to update or restore, choose "Update" instead of "Restore" to reinstall the software while preserving your personal data.

Part 2. How to Restore iPhone 15 without iTunes in 4 Ways

2.1 Can you Restore an iPhone 15 without Using a Computer

Resetting your iPhone 15 to factory settings manually is possible even without iTunes. This built-in feature allows you to improve performance, resolve system issues, and free up storage. Follow these steps to restore your iPhone without using a computer:

Step 1. Unlock your iPhone and go to Settings > General > Reset iPhone.

Step 2. Select "Erase All Content and Settings" to perform a complete factory reset. If you only want to reset specific settings, choose "Reset" and select the desired options instead.

Step 3. Wait for the reset process to complete on your iPhone.

2.2 How to Restore iPhone 15 without iTunes in Recovery Mode Free

If the error cannot be fixed and you want to restore iPhone without computer, can you restore an iPhone 15 without using a computer? The answer is Yes! iCloud will be one of the options for you. You will learn how to restore iPhone without iTunes in Recovery Mode free here. Take advantage of the Recovery Mode method to unlock your iPhone, follow the detailed steps below to restore your iPhone via iCloud:

Step 1. Visit iCloud website and sign in with your Apple ID and password.

Step 2. Select your iPhone 15 from the All Devices dropdown menu.

Step 3. Click on "Erase iPhone" from the available options.

Step 4. Confirm the erasure by entering your Apple ID, password, and any required verification code.

Step 5. Enter your phone number for contact purposes if your iPhone is found.

Step 6. Optionally, provide a message for the person who finds your iPhone.

Step 7. Click "Done" to initiate the erase process, then iCloud will notify you once the erasure has started.

2.3 How to Restore iPhone 15 without iTunes when Disabled

Can I factory restore my iPhone 15 without iTunes? Check here to know how. If your iPhone is disabled and you are unable to use iTunes for restoration, don't worry! There's an alternative method that allows you to restore your disabled iPhone without iTunes. By using Finder on a MacBook, you can regain access to your iPhone and successfully restore it. Follow the detailed steps below for a comprehensive guide on how to restore iPhone without iTunes when disabled:

Step 1. Connect your iPhone to your Mac using a USB cable. If prompted, tap "Trust" on your iPhone 15 to authorize the connection.

Step 2. Open Finder and select your iPhone from the left panel under "Locations".

Step 3. Navigate to General > Software > Restore iPhone to initiate the factory restore process without using iTunes. If your iPhone is not detected normally, you may need to enter recovery mode and then attempt to connect it to Finder again.

2.4 How to Restore iPhone 15 without iTunes or Passcode [Quick & Simple]

If you're looking for the fastest way to restore your iPhone 15 without iTunes or the passcode, UltFone iPhone Unlock is highly recommended. This powerful software provides a seamless restoration process, ensuring a swift and hassle-free experience. Let's learn how to restore iPhone without iTunes or passcode in the quickest way:

• Step 1Download and install UltFone iPhone Unlock on your computer, then click "Start" to begin unlocking lock screen passcode for your iPhone.

• Step 2Connect your iPhone to your computer and the software will detect it automatically. Click "Next" from the main interface.

• Step 3Choose a save path and click "Download" to download the lastest firmware package.

• Step 4Click "Start Remove" to begin the iPhone 15 unlocking process.

• Step 5Congratulations! Your iPhone has been successfully restored without iTunes. After successfully removing the iPhone passcode, you can reset the passcode and Face ID settings on your iPhone. Also, you can restore your iPhone from a previous iTunes or iCloud backup.