How to Unlock iPhone with Unresponsive Screen

“My touch screen has white lines on the right side and the screen doesn’t respond. Is there any way to unlock an iPhone with a non-responsive touch screen? Or back it up without unlocking it?” – from Apple Community

It can be very difficult to access and use an iPhone whose screen is unresponsive and most people will rightfully worry that the device may no longer be useful to them. But whether the iPhone’s screen is unresponsive due to physical damage or a software malfunction, you may want to find a way to unlock the device to safeguard the data on it.

The following are just some basic fixes you can try when the iPhone screen is unresponsive:

• Remove any screen protectors and guards.
• Clean your iPhone screen and make sure there is no dirt, dust, or oil.
• Clean your hands and do not wear gloves when touching the device.
• Restart your iPhone with physical buttons as you usually do.

If none of the above tips works to unlock your iPhone, don’t worry, here we came up with several working solutions. In the article, we will share with you 6 ways you can try to unlock your iPhone with an unresponsive, broken, or crashed screen. Then you’re able to access and use your iPhone as usual.

Way 1:  How to Unlock iPhone with Unresponsive Screen (100% Working)

The best way to unlock an iPhone with an unresponsive screen is to use a professional unlock tool and the best one is iPhone Unlocker. It can easily and quickly unlock the iPhone passcode even when the device is broken or unresponsive. Whether your screen passcode is 4-digit/6-digit passcode, Touch ID, or Face ID, the program can bypass the screen lock in a few simple steps. It is very easy to use and compatible with all iOS devices, including the latest iPhone 14/14 Pro/14 Pro Max, and iPhone 13/12/11, running on iOS 16.

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To unlock an iPhone with an unresponsive screen, download and install iPhone Unlocker on your computer and then follow these simple steps:

Step 1: Open this iPhone unlock tool on your computer and then click the option of “Unlock Screen Passcode”.

Step 2: Connect the iPhone with an unresponsive screen to the computer and let the program automatically detect the device.

If the software fails to recognize the iPhone, you can follow the on-screen instructions to boot the device into DFU mode or Recovery mode.

Step 3: Once the device is detected, you will need to download the correct firmware for the device. Ensure all information about the device is correct and then click “Download” to continue.

Step 4: When the download is complete, click on “Start to Unlock” to begin bypassing the screen lock from the iPhone with the responsive screen.

In a few minutes, iPhone Unlocker will remove the screen passcode and you can access the device again.

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Way 2: How to Unlock iPhone with Unresponsive Screen via Hard Reboot

A hard reboot is one of the best solutions to try when your iPhone is unresponsive because of a minor software issue. To hard reboot the iPhone, follow these simple procedures depending on your device’s model:

• For iPhone 6 and earlier models: Hold both the Home and Sleep/Wake buttons together until the Apple Logo appears on the screen.
• For iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus: Hold down the Volume Down and the Sleep/Wake buttons together until the Apple logo appears.
• For iPhone 8 and newer models: Press and quickly release the Volume Up button, press and quickly release the Volume Down button, then press and hold the Side button until the Apple logo appears.

Way 3: How to Unlock iPhone with Unresponsive Screen Using Siri

You might also be able to unlock an iPhone with an unresponsive screen using Siri. Here’s what you can do:

1. Hold the Home button to turn on Siri and tell Siri to “Turn on VoiceOver”.
2. Now press the Home button again to go to the main unlock screen.
3. Swipe right/left until “Slide to Unlock” is selected and then double-tap to access the passcode page.
4. Swipe right/left to highlight the correct keys on the keyboard and then double-tap to select each one.
5. When you’ve entered the passcode, swipe to highlight done/enter and double-tap to submit the passcode.

If you manage to get the passcode right, the device will be unlocked.

Way 4: How to Unlock iPhone with Unresponsive Screen Using Keyboard

Another trick to unlocking iPhone with an unresponsive screen is using an external keyboard. This method works well with any Apple device that supports an external keyboard. Here’s how to do it:

1. Connect the keyboard to your iPhone via OTG and then press the power button.
2. Hit any key on the connected keyboard to bring the passcode entering screen.
3. Now enter the password directly from the keyboard to unlock the iPhone.

After unlocking, you can connect your iPhone with iTunes to make a backup copy or back up data directly via iCloud in Settings.

Way 5: Restore and Unlock iPhone with Unresponsive Screen Using iTunes

If you have ever synced your iPhone with iTunes and have the device trusted your computer before, you can easily restore and unlock your iPhone with an unresponsive screen directly through iTunes.

1. Connect your iPhone to the computer which you have previously synced and launch iTunes.
2. Once iTunes has detected your iPhone, click on the device icon and go to the “Summary” tab.
3. Click on “Restore iPhone”. In the pop-up message, click “Restore” again to reset the device to the factory settings.

Way 6: How to Remotely Unlock iPhone with Unresponsive Screen via iCloud

You might also be able to unlock an iPhone with an unresponsive screen via iCloud if you have enabled the “Find My iPhone” option. Follow these simple steps to do it:

1. On any browser, go to icloud.com and then sign in to your account.
2. Tap on “Find iPhone” and select the device with the unresponsive screen under “All Devices”.
3. Select “Erase iPhone”. This will erase all the data on the device including the passcode, thereby unlocking the iPhone.

Conclusion

Being able to unlock your iPhone when the screen is unresponsive is a very valuable skill. It enables you to safeguard the data on the device as you attempt to find the right solution for the screen problem. We hope the solutions above will be helpful to you in your situation.

If the screen is cracked or damaged, iPhone Unlocker can also unlock the device as long as the iPhone system is working normally. But we advise you to take the device to an authorized Apple repair center to determine the extent of the damage.

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