Can a locked iPhone be erased?
How to Erase A Locked iPhone/iPad with iTunes. iTunes is the only way offered by Apple to erase an iOS device without using a passcode. If you’re planning to use this method, make sure you have had the latest version of iTunes installed on your computer.
How do you wipe an iPhone without the passcode?
To erase iPhone without passcode using iCloud:
- Go to iCloud.com and enter your Apple ID and password. Or open the Find My [device] app on another Apple device that uses the same Apple ID as the one you use on the locked iPhone.
- Locate and erase the device. …
- Wait for the process to finish.