To unlock an iPhone 7 using iTunes, you will need to have the latest version of iTunes installed on your computer and the original USB cable that came with your iPhone.
Connect your iPhone to your computer using the original USB cable.
In the first step of unlocking an iPhone 7 with iTunes, you will need to connect your iPhone to your computer using the original USB cable that came with the device. This cable is necessary to establish a connection between the iPhone and the computer, and it is used to transfer data and instructions between the two devices. Once your iPhone is connected to the computer, open iTunes on your computer.
iTunes will automatically recognize your iPhone and display it in the Devices section. Once the device is recognized, you can proceed to the next step of backing up the device’s data. It’s important to back up your data before proceeding, because the restore process will erase all data and settings from the device, so it’s important to back up your data before proceeding.
Open iTunes on your computer
The second step in unlocking an iPhone 7 using iTunes is to open iTunes on your computer and wait for it to recognize your iPhone 7. Once the device is recognized, you will see it displayed in the Devices section of iTunes. This step is important because it establishes a connection between your iPhone 7 and your computer and allows iTunes to communicate with the device.
In this step, you will also click on the “Back Up Now” button to back up your iPhone 7’s data to your computer. This step is important because it ensures that you will not lose any important data or information when restoring your iPhone 7 to its factory settings. Backing up your data to your computer also allows you to restore your device from the backup after the unlocking process is completed.
It’s important to back up your data before proceeding, because the restore process will erase all data and settings from the device, so it’s important to back up your data before proceeding.
Please note that if your iPhone 7 is not recognized by iTunes, it could be a sign of an issue with your USB cable, USB port, or computer. In this case, you may need to try a different cable, USB port, or computer to establish a connection.
Wait for iTunes to recognize your iPhone 7, it will be displayed in the Devices section.
The third step in unlocking an iPhone 7 with iTunes is to click on the “Restore iPhone” button. This step initiates the process of restoring your iPhone 7 to its factory settings, which is necessary to remove the lock on the device. Once you click the “Restore iPhone” button, iTunes will begin downloading the latest version of the iOS software for your iPhone 7 and then proceed to install it on the device. This process may take a few minutes to complete.
During the restore process, iTunes will erase all data and settings from your iPhone 7, so it’s important to make sure that you have backed up all important data and information in the previous steps.
It’s important to follow the on-screen instructions carefully during this step, as any mistakes or interruptions could lead to issues with the restore process.
After the restore process is complete, your iPhone 7 will restart, and the lock will be removed. Your iPhone 7 will be unlocked and ready to be set up as new or restored from the backup you made earlier.
Click on the “Back Up Now” button to back up your iPhone 7’s data to your computer.
The fourth step in unlocking an iPhone 7 with iTunes is to set up your device as new, or restore it from the backup you made earlier.
Once the restore process is complete, and your iPhone 7 has been unlocked, it will restart and display the “Hello” screen. At this point, you will be prompted to set up your iPhone 7 as new or restore it from a previous backup.
If you choose to set up your iPhone 7 as new, you will need to configure your device with your personal information, such as your Apple ID and iCloud account, and also your preferences, such as your language, region, and network settings. This process will take a few minutes to complete.
If you choose to restore your iPhone 7 from a previous backup, you will be prompted to select the backup you wish to restore from. After you select a backup, iTunes will begin restoring your device’s data and settings from the backup. This process may take several minutes to complete.
It’s important to note that restoring your iPhone 7 from a previous backup will return your device to the state it was in when the backup was made, so any new data or changes made since the backup was created will not be present on the device.
Also, it’s important to check that your phone is not associated with an active iCloud account, has not been reported as lost or stolen, and is locked to a carrier that supports unlocking through iTunes before starting the process of unlocking your iPhone 7 with iTunes.
Once the backup is complete, click on the “Restore iPhone” button.
It’s important to note that restoring your iPhone 7 from a previous backup will return your device to the state it was in when the backup was made, so any new data or changes made since the backup was created will not be present on the device.
Also, it’s important to check that your phone is not associated with an active iCloud account, has not been reported as lost or stolen, and is locked to a carrier that supports unlocking through iTunes before starting the process of unlocking your iPhone 7 with iTunes.