[100% Working] 2 Methods to Unlock a Stolen iPhone

Can A Stolen iPhone Be Unlocked?

Can you unlock a stolen/lost iPhone? Yes, but it depends. The tricky of unlocking stolen iPhone is because there are many types of locks. These locks keep your device safe. There's a screen lock (like a passcode, face ID or touch ID), an Apple ID lock, and MDM lock. Each lock needs a different way to be removed.

Usually, stolen phones have a screen lock. If you know the passcode, great! But it might still be linked to an Apple ID.

Sometimes, stolen iPhones have an iCloud lock, which needs an Apple ID and password. Special tools are needed to bypass this. Companies, schools or other organization use MDM locks on their devices. Only the administrator can unlock these.

Method 1. How to Unlock A Stolen iPhone Without A Passcode Or Face ID?

Any lock can be bypassed, but it's not always easy. So how do I unlock a stolen iPhone? Luckily we have UltFone iPhone Unlock that can help to remove various locks from stolen iPhones and iPads.

See what UltFone iPhone Unlock can do for the stolen iPhone:

• Remove the lock screen passcode, including Face ID and Touch ID, from a stolen iPhone.
• If the stolen iPhone is linked to an Apple ID that cannot be accessed or removed by the previous owner, UltFone iPhone Unlock can Apple ID without previous owner’s permission and password.
• If the stolen iPhone has Screen Time restrictions set up by the previous owner, UltFone iPhone Unlock can help remove these restrictions.
• Helpful to remove the MDM profile in the stolen iPhone.
• Factory reset the iPhone and set it as the new one.
• Compatible with all iOS version and all iPhone/iPad models.

1. Unlock Stolen iPhone Lock Screen

See how to unlock a stolen iPhone with Ultfone iPhone Unlock:

• Step 1Launch Ultfone iPhone Unlock after downloading it on your PC and click "Start". Now connect the iPhone to the PC using a USB.

• Step 2Then click “Download” to start downloading firmware for your iPhone that is automatically detected by the Ultfone iPhone Unlock.

• Step 3The screen unlocking process will automatically start after the firmware download is complete. You must wait until the process is finished before disconnecting the iPhone from the PC.

• Step 4That’s it! Now you can access to the stolen iPhone without any trouble. Do remember to set a new passcode for protecting it.

2. Remove Stolen iPhone Apple ID

After removing lock screen from the stolen iPhone, you are trying to download something from Apple Store or trying to use other Apple services, but there a linked Apple ID limits. UltFone iPhone Unlock also help on how to unlock a stolen iPhone's Apple ID.

• Step 1After download UltFone iPhone Unlock, connect your iPhone and computer with a USB cable. Then Choose the "Remove Apple ID" feature.

• Step 2If Find My iPhone feature is off, you can just click “Start to Remove”, and the Apple ID will be removed after few minutes.
• Step 3If Find My iPhone is on, UltFone iPhone Unlock will detect and ask you to download a firmware.

• Step 4After the firmware is ready, you can remove Apple ID from the stolen iPhone now.

Method 2. How to unlock a stolen iPhone via iTunes Recovery Mode?

iTunes is the official tools offered by Apple that you can also use to unlock a stolen iPhone. It can factory reset the iPhone to factory setting and bypass iPhone security lockout. Let’s check how to unlock stolen iPhone via iTunes:

• Step 1Launch iTunes software on your PC connect the iPhone with USB and enter recovery mode on iPhone 8 or newer by clicking Vol + then Vol – and then hold the power button until you see the recovery mode screen

Also read: How to Put iPhone In Recovery Mode.

• Step 2Open your device in iTunes software and click "Restore" then proceed with on-screen steps to finish the process.

Important. How to Prevent Your iPhone From Getting Stolen?

Now that you know all the ways on how do you unlock a stolen iPhone after recovering it, it is important to take the right measures from getting your iPhone stolen. Here are our top tips that can help you prevent getting your iPhone stolen.

• Whenever you buy a new iPhone, make sure that you enable the Find My feature on it
• Enable a strong passcode on your iPhone so nobody can access it
• Set up 2FA so the thief cannot unlock it without your permission
• Always keep an iCloud password that you can remember to remotely access the Find My feature for tracking lost iPhones.

Bonus Tips. What I Can Do If My Iphone Was Stolen?

If you accidentally lose your iPhone, here are few things you could do to protect your iPhone and minimize loss.

1. Locate Your Device and Put It In Lost Mode

When your iPhone gets stolen, the first thing you need to do is to lock it. For this method to work it is essential that you have enabled Find My on the device and you remember its credentials as well. If you meet these requirements, you can follow the steps to lock your stolen iPhone:

• Go to the iCloud website, log in with that iCloud ID, and click Find My.
• Click All Devices and select your stolen iPhone then click "Lost Mode" to lock it.

2. Secure Your Information

• Change your Apple ID password immediately: https://appleid.apple.com/account/home
• Consider changing passwords for other accounts you accessed on the iPhone (banking, social media etc.).

3. Contact Your Carrier

Report the theft to your carrier. They can disable your phone number, preventing calls, texts, and data usage on your stolen iPhone. You might also be able to file a claim under your phone insurance (if applicable).

Besides, do remember to enabled Find my Feature all the time. Having "Find My iPhone" enabled activates Activation Lock, which is linked to your Apple ID. This prevents anyone else from using your device.

Finally, if you're unable to locate your iPhone or if the information on it is super sensitive, you can remotely erase it using "Find My iPhone." This will permanently erase all data on the device.

If you are using iOS 17.3 or later version, there is a new feature that protects your stolen iPhone, which known as "Stolen Device Protection".

Also read: How to Use Stolen Device Protection Feature on iOS 17.3.

Video guide of Use the New Stolen Device Protection Feature

FAQs About Unlock Stolen/Lost iPhone

1. Can someone unlock my iPhone in lost mode (without a passcode)?

Lost Mode is a useful feature for protecting your data and increasing the chances of recovering a lost or stolen iPhone. You can use UltFone Activation Unlock to bypass iPhone lost mode. (only for legal purpose)

2. Can a stolen iPhone be tracked?

Yes, you can track your stolen iPhone even if the thief turns it off if the Find my Features is enabled on your iPhone. Even your stolen iPhone is offline, you still can track it’s location.

3. Can you unlock the iPhone that has been locked by the owner?

If you have the Apple ID and password, you can just remove the Activation Lock. If not, you can use UltFone Activation Unlock to unlock it even the iPhone has been locked by the previous owner.

4. How to check if iPhone is stolen or blacklisted?

You can check if an iPhone blacklist by using its IMEI number. You can find this number in the iPhone's settings or by dialing *#06#. Once you have the IMEI, you can use various online services or contact your carrier to check its status.

Summary

People accidentally buy stolen iPhones/iPads and scramble to find solutions. While authorities typically handle stolen devices, you might get to keep it if unclaimed. In such cases, unlocking becomes an option.

We have shown 2 methods on how to unlock a stolen iPhone, if you have a legitimate stolen iPhone, UltFone iPhone Unlock is a great option. It bypasses various locks on all iOS versions and all iPhone/iPad models. Feel free to try!