How to remotely wipe an iPhone from the desktop

Remotely erase your device or a family member's device

1. In Find My iPhone on iCloud.com, click All Devices, then select the device you want to erase. ...
2. Click Erase [device].
3. Do one of the following, depending on what you want to erase:

1. Can an iPhone be wiped remotely?
2. Can I factory reset my iPhone from my computer?
3. Can I wipe my iPhone remotely without find my iPhone?
4. How do I unlink my iPhone from my computer?
5. What happens when you erase your iPhone remotely?
6. Does erase iPhone delete everything?
7. How do I factory reset my iPhone with buttons?
8. How do I completely wipe my iPhone?
9. How do I factory reset my iPhone without a computer?
10. How can I remotely wipe my iPhone without iCloud?
11. How do I erase my iPhone when it is disabled?
12. Can someone unlock my stolen iPhone?

Can an iPhone be wiped remotely?

iPhone, iPad, and Mac devices can be erased remotely by an administrator or user (instant remote wipe is available only if the Mac has FileVault enabled). Instant remote wipe is achieved by securely discarding the media key from Effaceable Storage, rendering all data unreadable.

Can I factory reset my iPhone from my computer?

Restore your device to factory settings

Connect your device to your computer. ... Your computer erases your device and installs the latest iOS, iPadOS, or iPod software. After your device restores to factory settings, it restarts. Now you can set it up as new.

Can I wipe my iPhone remotely without find my iPhone?

Without ‌Find My‌ ‌iPhone‌ enabled, there is no reliable way to track an ‌iPhone‌ that's been lost as it won't be accessible in ‌iCloud‌. Not having ‌Find My‌ ‌iPhone‌ installed also means Activation Lock is turned off, meaning a thief can wipe an ‌iPhone‌ and set it up as a new device.

How do I unlink my iPhone from my computer?

Unlink iPhone or Android Phone and PC in Settings on Windows 10 PC

1. Open Settings, and click/tap on the Phone icon.
2. Click/tap on the Unlink this PC link. ( see screenshot below)
3. Your linked iPhone or Android phone will now be unlinked from this Windows 10 PC. ( ...
4. You can now close Settings if you like.

What happens when you erase your iPhone remotely?

When you erase a device remotely using Find My, Activation Lock remains on to protect it. Your Apple ID and password are required to reactivate it. After you erase a device, you can't use Find My to locate the device or play a sound on it.

Does erase iPhone delete everything?

When you tap Erase All Content and Settings, it completely erases your device, including any credit or debit cards you added for Apple Pay and any photos, contacts, music, or apps. It will also turn off iCloud, iMessage, FaceTime, Game Center, and other services.

How do I factory reset my iPhone with buttons?

1. Just press and hold both the Sleep/Wake and Home buttons simultaneously for at least 10 seconds, until you see the Apple logo. You can let go of both buttons after the Apple logo appears.
2. Your phone will go through the usual process of starting up.
3. You'll be back in your home screen.

How do I completely wipe my iPhone?

How to erase all data from your iPhone or iPad

1. Launch the Settings app from the Home screen of your iPhone or iPad.
2. Now tap on General.
3. Scroll to the bottom and tap Reset. ...
4. Choose Erase All Content and Settings.
5. Tap on Erase Now.
6. Enter your Passcode.

How do I factory reset my iPhone without a computer?

Part 1. Factory Reset an iPhone Without a Computer via Settings

1. Go to the Settings app > General > Reset > Erase All Content and Settings. ...
2. The process will take a couple of minutes to complete. ...
3. Open Safari or any browsers on any of your device > Enter icloud.com > Log in with your Apple ID and password.

How can I remotely wipe my iPhone without iCloud?

Step 1: Sign in to "Find My iPhone" on another device using the same Apple ID credentials you used to set up "Find My iPhone". Step 2: On the Devices list, choose and confirm the device you wish to erase. Step 3: Tap Actions, then "Erase your Device" and key in the security details for your family members' Apple ID.

How do I erase my iPhone when it is disabled?

Recovering your iPhone through iCloud

1. Open icloud.com/find in a browser on your computer. ...
2. Use your Apple ID and password to log in to your account. ...
3. Click All Devices at the top of the screen. ...
4. Select the device of yours that is disabled. ...
5. Click Erase, and then Confirm Erase.

Can someone unlock my stolen iPhone?

Apple's iPhones and iPads are securely encrypted by default. A thief won't be able to unlock your phone without your passcode. ... The thief could also answer incoming phone calls on your phone. You can head to Apple's Find My iPhone website to remotely locate your lost iPhone or iPad.