How to Factory Reset iPhone 5/5S/5C with/without Passcode

To date, Apple has launched a series of iPhone, including from iPhone 4 to iPhone 14. iPhone 5, iPhone 5S, and iPhone 5 are the old models, but many folks are still using them as their daily life. As iPhone 5 runs on dying hardware, some users want to refresh it for better performance by factory resetting it. Actually, a factory reset is a useful option when you have a problem with your iPhone. How do you reset an iPhone 5 to factory setting? Follow our guide on how to factory reset iPhone 5/5S/5C with or without passcode.

• Part 1. How to Reset iPhone 5 to Factory Settings
• Part 2. How to Reset iPhone 5 to Factory Settings without Passcode
• Part 3. How to Factory Reset iPhone without Passcode or Computer
• Part 4. How to Factory Reset iPhone 5 without Apple ID Password
• Part 5. FAQs about Factory Resetting iPhone 5 without Passcode
• Part 6. Conclusion

Part 1. How to Reset iPhone 5 to Factory Settings

The easiest way to reset your iPhone is to start with the Settings app. With the screen passcode, you can directly do a factory reset on your iPhone. Now follow the below steps to wipe your iPhone to factory settings.

Step 1. From the home screen, open the Settings app and select General.

Step 2. Scroll down to tap Reset, then select Erase All Contents and Settings.

Step 3. Enter your screen passcode and confirm to clear all the data and information on the device.

Part 2. How to Reset iPhone 5 to Factory Settings without Passcode

If you can remember your screen passcode, then you can restore your iPhone to its original factory settings with the Settings app. However, some users get a disabled iPhone 5 or don't know the Apple ID password. In this case, using an iPhone unlocker is a simple resolution to factory reset iPhone when it is disabled or locked. Here MagFone iPhone Unlocker is a great option if you want to factory reset iPhone without passcode or iTunes.

MagFone iPhone Unlocker presents several features, including unlocking screen passcode, removing Apple ID, as well as, getting rid of Screen Time and MDM. When you want to perform a simple factory reset on your iPhone 5, MagFone iPhone Unlocker can quickly complete this task. Learn how to factory reset iPhone 5/5S/5C without passcode by using MagFone software now.

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Step 1 Connect iPhone 5 and Run MagFone iPhone Unlocker

The first step is to connect your iPhone 5 to a computer where you install MagFone iPhone Unlocker. Then open MagFone software and select the Unlock iOS Screen button. Continue to click the Start button.

Step 2 Go to Put iPhone 5 into Recovery Mode or DFU Mode

The second step is to follow the onscreen instruction to boot your device into recovery mode. If you can get your device into recovery mode, you can click the link shown on the software. After successful setup, you can click on the Next button.

Step 3 Download the Matching Firmware Package for iPhone

The third step is to check the device information, including the device, model, and device number. If there is something wrong, you can manually correct it. Then you can click the Download button to download the firmware package for iPhone.

Step 4 Start to Factory Reset iPhone 5 without Passcode

The final step is to click the Unlock button, which lets MagFone iPhone Unlocker reset your iPhone to factory settings. Wait for a while, and MagFone iPhone Unlocker will clear all the data and settings on your iPhone.

Part 3. How to Factory Reset iPhone without Passcode or Computer

With an iPhone unlocker, you can wipe your iPhone memory without passcode. Here you can also reset an iPhone to factory settings with an Apple ID and password. That is to use iCloud or the Find My app. Let's dive into the details.

3.1 Factory Reset iPhone 5 via iCloud

iCloud is an online platform where you can find all the data and settings synced from an Apple device. In addition, you can remotely erase an iPhone to the original factory setting.

Step 1. Visit www.icloud.com on your iPhone and sign into iCloud with your Apple ID details.

Step 2. Click the Find iPhone button, then click the All Devices button at the top of the screen.

Step 3. Select your iPhone 5 from the device list and click the Erase iPhone button in the pop-up window.

Step 4. Click the Erase iPhone button again to confirm that you want to factory reset your device.

3.2 Factory Reset iPhone 5 via Find My App

The Find My app is a great app for managing all of your Apple devices. By using this app, you can also restore your iPhone to the original status once enabling the Find My feature.

Step 1. Open the Find My app on your other Apple device where you use the same Apple ID.

Step 2. Tap the Devices button, then find and select your iPhone 5.

Step 3. Scroll down to tap the Erase This Device button and tap the Continue button.

Step 4. Enter your phone number used for your Apple ID and tap the Erase button.

Part 4. How to Factory Reset iPhone 5 without Apple ID Password

In addition to the above methods, you can try using iTunes for factory resetting iPhone 5 if you have ever connected your device to a computer. To factory reset iPhone 5, there are two modes in iTunes, including trusted mode and recovery mode. Here's how to factory reset iPhone with iTunes in recovery mode.

Step 1. Make sure that your iPhone is connected to a trusted computer.

Step 2. Open iTunes, click your device icon, and go to the Summary tab.

Step 3. Click the Restore iPhone button, then click the Restore button again.

Part 5. FAQs about Factory Resetting iPhone 5 without Passcode

Part 6. Conclusion

And that's a wrap, folks. After reading this article, you will know how to factory reset iPhone 5 with or without passcode. The direct way for resetting iPhone 5 without passcode is to use MagFone iPhone Unlocker. You can go to try using the free trial version and start restoring your iPhone 5 to the original factory settings.

Teresa Miller

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A senior writer of MagFone with a decade of experience writing technology, consumer electronics, and gaming content.