iCloud Tips

Can Someone Unlock My iPhone in Lost Mode

by Jenefey Aaron   Updated on 2023-08-07 / Update for  iCloud Tips

My iPhone was lost but I enabled lost mode in iCloud. Can someone unlock my iPhone in lost mode?

In case you lose your iPhone and lost mode is enabled, it creates extra security in your iPhone to prevent any unwanted access. You should try to locate your iPhone and retrieve it if your iPhone ever gets lost. But if iPhone is in lost mode can it be unlocked by someone? The answer is yes. How? Keep reading.

Part 1: How to Enable Lost Mode on iPhone

To put it simply, lost mode on iPhone or iPad helps you locate and protect your device if it is lost or stolen. It is a feature in Find My app or iCloud Find iPhone. Before we learn how to unlock iPhone in lost mode, we should know what exactly lost mode can do and how to enable it.

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  • Lock your iPhone with a passcode, and Touch ID or Face ID will not work in lost mode, which prevents others to access your personal information.
  • Leave a message such as your phone number on the lock screen, so that anyone who finds your device can contact you.
  • Track your device’s location. You can see your device’s current location and its location history.
  • Suspend your payment cards and other services, such as Apple Pay, Apple Cash.
  • Disable notifications, alerts, and alarms on your device.

Related Read: Can someone unlock my stolen iPhone

So to enable Lost Mode on your iPhone, you can do it on iCloud website or Find My app.

  • Open iCloud website on any device and login using the same Apple ID and password.
  • Go to Find iPhone and then click on the All Devices tab. Choose the iPhone you are trying to put in Lost Mode.
  • After that, click on the option of Lost mode. You can set up a lock screen passcode, enter a phone number and leave a message.

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  • Click on Done. Lost mode is now enabled.
  • If you use another iOS devices, open Find My app, go to Devices tab and select your lost iPhone. Then tap on Activate under Mark As Lost.

Part 2: How to Unlock iPhone in Lost Mode [3 Ways]

We have answered can someone unlock my iPhone in lost mode at the beginning. Now, as for the methods to unlock iPhone in lost mode., we are going to discuss three of them. Watch the video tutorial or read the details below.

1. Unlock iPhone in Lost Mode with Passcode

An iPhone that is in lost mode can still be unlocked with the correct lock screen passcode. So the quickest way is to enter the passcode to unlock the iPhone as usual.

2. Unlock iPhone in Lost Mode via iCloud

The second way for iCloud lost mode removal is to turn off and stop lost mode in the same place where you enable lost mode. Follow the directions given below carefully.

  • Similarly, go to iCloud website and login with your Apple ID.
  • Open Find iPhone and choose the iPhone in lost mode in All Devices.
  • Click on Lost Mode and then click on the option of Stop Lost Mode.

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  • Using Find My app, go to Devices tab and select your iPhone in lost mode.
  • Tap on Activated, and then tap on Turn Off Lost Mode on the next page.

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3. iPhone Lost Mode Unlock without Passcode

The last method works preferably for unlocking iPhone and iPad in lost mode without passcode, whether lock screen passcode or Apple ID password. After the iPhone in lost mode gets a factory reset, an activation lock will be placed on it. Now using Tenorshare 4MeKey to remove activation lock and get into your iPhone.

  • Download the program on your computer and install it. Click on Start to remove.

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  • Connect your iPhone to the computer using the lightning-fast cable. Read the disclaimer before moving forwards.

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  • Note that the steps for iPhones with different iOS versions are different, so just follow the on-screen guide in the program.
  • You then have to install a Jailbreak tool on your iPhone. Follow the on-screen instructions carefully.

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  • After that, click on Start and the iCloud activation lock removal process shall commence immediately.

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  • Wait for a few minutes, the process completes and the lock is removed successfully from your iPhone.

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Conclusion

We begin this article from the query that can someone unlock my iPhone in lost mode. The answer is yes. To unlock iPhone in lost mode, the passcode is needed. However, if the passcode remains unknown, it is highly unlikely that someone could gain access your data. To remove iCloud lost mode and activation lock without password, use Tenorshare 4MeKey.