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By Jagmeet Singh | Updated: 15 December 2021 19:03 IST

Apple Now Lets s Reset, Erase Locked iPhone, iPad Without Connecting to a PC or Mac

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Apple has brought Security Lockout mode to help s reset their locked devices

Highlights

iOS 15.2 and iPadOS 15.2 is required for the new feature
Apple s earlier needed to connect their devices to a PC or Mac
iPhone or iPad that is locked must have be connected to a network

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Apple has introduced a feature called Security Lockout mode to let s reset and erase data from their locked iPhone or iPad, without needing them to connect it to a PC or Mac. The feature is a part of iOS 15.2 and iPadOS 15.2 that both were released earlier this week. It also comes into action only when you fail to enter the correct code on your iPhone or iPad after several attempts. Your device also needs to be connected to a cellular or Wi-Fi network to enable the resetting process.

Until now, s were able to reset their locked Apple has brought an ease to that requirement by enabling s to erase and reset their locked devices natively.

The new addition was initially Apple ID credentials to accomplish the resetting process.

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After you repeatedly enter incorrect codes on your device, the Security Lockout mode will become active on the lock screen. It will come with an Erase iPhone or Erase iPad button — depending on the device you have — to permanently erase your data and reset the device. You will then be asked to type your Apple ID to sign out of your Apple ID on the device.

It is important to note that your data will be completely erased from your iPhone or iPad once you use the Security Lockout mode. You are, therefore, recommended to make sure that you recently backed up your data and settings before proceeding.

The feature is also limited to s who are on iPadOS 15.2. On earlier versions, you will continue to see the disabled message that has just a shortcut to access your emergency .

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s on an earlier iOS or iPadOS version do not have the option to reset and erase their locked devices

s with an unlocked iPhone or iPad — even on an earlier software version — has the simpler way to reset and erase data by going to the settings menu, though.

The iOS 15.2 and iPadOS 15.2 updates also Apple Music Voice Plan. Alongside the two new software versions, Apple released watchOS 8.3, tvOS 15.2, and macOS Monterey 12.1. HomePod s also received HomePod Software Version 15.2 with Apple Music Voice Plan and Siri's voice recognition for up to six s in a home in French (Canada, ), Spanish (Mexico, Spain, US), and German (Austria, ).

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