[Full Guide] How to Unlock iPhone XS without Face ID

"My iPhone XS Face ID recognition cannot work properly recently, and I forget the screen lock passcode. Now I can’t unlock it no matter what methods I have used. Does anyone know how to unlock an iPhone XS without Face ID or passcode?"

iPhone X comes with a brand new feature that allows users to unlock their iPhone with a glance instead of entering the screen lock passcode. Nevertheless, the Face ID will block you out if there is something wrong with the true depth camera system. In cases like this, you will need to overcome the hassle that how to unlock iPhone XS without Face ID. If you are encountering the same situation, please keep reading this post and learn the top solutions to unlock your iPhone X/XR/XS (Max) without Face ID or screen lock passcode.

Solution 1. How to unlock iPhone XS without Face ID

The first way you can try to unlock your iPhone XS without Face ID is by swiping up your screen. Using this way allows users to unlock their iPhone X/XR/XS (Max) by using the screen lock passcode.

Step 1. Wake your iPhone by pressing the Side button.
Step 2. Swipe up your screen from the bottom.
Step 3. Enter the correct screen lock passcode.

Solution 2. How to Unlock iPhone XS without Face ID with iTunes

If you have forgotten the screen lock of your iPhone while the Face ID not working properly, If you have ever synced your iPhone X/XR/XS (Max) with iTunes before, a wise choice for you is to use iTunes to Restore your iPhone. The following will show you detailed steps about how to restore an iPhone XS via iTunes.

Step 1. Connect your iPhone XS to iTunes with a feasible cable.
Step 2. When iTunes detects your iPhone, you will see a device button on the top left toolbar.
Step 3. Click on the Summary option and then select the Restore iPhone option.

Besides, you can put your iPhone X/XR/XS (Max) into recovery mode if you have not synced it with iTunes before. If you don't know how to, please follow the upcoming guide.

To begin with, please turn off your iPhone and connect it to the latest iTunes/Finder. Then, press the Volume Down button and release it quickly. Do the same to the Volume Up button. Finally, keep holding the Side button until you can see the Recovery mode screen.

Solution 3. How to Unlock iPhone XS without Face ID with iCloud

Another method that you can use to unlock your iPhone X/XR/XS (Max) without Face ID is using the Find My iPhone feature of iCloud. The Find My iPhone feature should be enabled on your iPhone. You can apply this feature on other iOS devices directly. The following is the how-to.

Step 1. Launch a browser on a computer or a mobile phone. Then, go to the iCloud.com website and log in to your Apple account.
Step 2. Click on the Find My iPhone option.
Step 3. Select the All Devices option and find your iPhone X/XR/XS (Max) in the device list.
Step 4. Click on the Erase iPhone option to wipe the screen lock from your iPhone.

Solution 4. How to Unlock iPhone XS without Passcode or Face ID with Third-party Tool

If you have tried using the above three methods yet failed to unlock your iPhone X due to various reasons, you should seek help from a professional iOS unlocking tool. Here, I will recommend TunesKit iPhone Unlocker to you. TunesKit iPhone Unlocker is an easy-to-use and multifunctional iOS unlocking tool that helps users unlock iPhone/iPad/iPod touch without entering any passcode. Besides, TunesKit iPhone Unlocker will perform well when users forgot the screen lock passcode, iPhone screen is broken, iPhone Home button is broken, etc. With the concise interface of the TunesKit iPhone Unlocker, unlocking an iPhone X/XR/XS (Max) will be hassle-free.

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The following will show you how to unlock your iPhone X/XR/XS (Max) without Face ID by using TunesKit iPhone Unlocker.

Step 1Connect iPhone to TunesKit iPhone Unlocker

To begin with, please connect your iPhone to a computer. When TunesKit iPhone Unlocker detects your iPhone, click on the Start button.

Step 2Put your iPhone into Recovery mode

In this phase, you will need to put your iPhone into Recovery mode. When your iPhone X/XR/XS (Max) is in Recovery mode, click on the Next button.

Step 3Download firmware package

Ensure that all the given information is corresponding to your iPhone. If there is anything wrong, please correct it manually. Then, click on the Download button to download the firmware package.

Step 4Unlock your iPhone X/XR/XS (Max) without Face ID

TunesKit iPhone Unlocker will start to unlock your iPhone X/XR/XS (Max) when the firmware package is downloaded successfully.

Conclusion

When you encounter iOS issues like Face ID not working or forgetting the screen lock passcode, you can try using the above four universal methods to get rid of these hassles. You can leave us a comment below or try using TunesKit iPhone Unlocker as well.