:summary[We will tell you what to do when the Finder doesn’t recognize your iPhone.]

To back up, manage, or recover iPhone data on your Mac, you need to connect your iPhone to your Mac first. However, sometimes you may find that even though your iPhone is connected to your computer, the Finder still cannot read it.

Wondering what to do if your iPhone doesn’t appear in the Finder sidebar? You’re in the right place. Here, we've put together 8 solutions for you. 

Let’s get started.

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:a[iPhone Unavailable/Security Lockout? 3 Ways to Unlock It]{href='https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/fix-iphone-unavailable-screen'}

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## How to Fix iPhone Not Showing up in Finder Problem

### Check Your USB Cable

The primary reason why your Mac cannot read your iPhone is a problem with your USB cable. Just disconnect your iPhone from your Mac and try again or use another original USB cable. Once your iPhone and Mac are properly connected, you should see that your iPhone is charging.

### Make Sure Your iPhone is Unlocked and the Home Screen is Visible


When you plug your iPhone into your Mac, you might see a message on the iPhone lock screen saying Unlock iPhone to Use Accessories. This is because of USB Restricted Mode, a security feature in iOS 12 and later.

To help the Finder recognize your iPhone, you should make sure your iPhone is unlocked and the Home screen is visible.

### Allow “Trust This Computer”


The first time you connect your iPhone to a Mac or other device, you'll be asked to trust the computer. Only trusted computers can sync with your device, create backups, and access photos, videos, contacts, and other content on your iPhone.

### Check the USB Ports

Still can't connect your iPhone to your Mac? Try another USB port. It is recommended that you disconnect other external accessories to avoid interference between modules.

If that doesn't work, check if there is a problem with the USB hardware. Here’s what you should do:

1. Click the Apple menu and select About this Mac. 
2. Click System Report. 
3. Click the USB option under Hardware. (A red flag will appear if there is a problem.)

![check-usb-port-work-properly.png](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/check_usb_port_work_properly_027c050107.png)
### Set Finder to Show Your iPhone

Another reason your iPhone isn't showing up in the Finder sidebar is that you didn't set up the Finder correctly. Follow these steps to set up the Finder to show your iPhone:
1. Click on the Finder menu bar, then select Preferences. 
2. Under the Sidebar tab, find Location. 
3. Tick the CD, DVD, and iOS devices option, and your iPhone should appear in the Finder sidebar.

![check-if-finder-show-iphone.png](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/check_if_finder_show_iphone_5499563425.png?width=450)
### Uninstall Antivirus Software

Antivirus utilities from unknown sources may cause the "Trust This Computer" pop-up window to not appear when your plug your iPhone into your Mac.

To completely remove unwanted antivirus software, use [BuhoCleaner](https://www.drbuho.com) - a cleanup tool designed for Mac users. Not only can it uninstall any apps you don't want, but it can also quickly clean up cache files, [duplicate photos](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/find-and-delete-duplicate-photos-mac), large files, and other junk files to free up space on your Mac.

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Here's how to uninstall unwanted apps on Mac with BuhoCleaner:

1. Download, install, and open BuhoCleaner. 
2. Click on App Uninstall in the sidebar and you will see all installed apps. 
3. Find the apps or software you don’t need, check them, and click the Remove button.

![quickly-uninstall-apps-mac-buhocleaner.png](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/quickly_uninstall_apps_mac_buhocleaner_f73e568807.png)

### Update iOS and macOS

If none of the above methods solve your problem, update your iOS and macOS and try again.

Don’t forget to back up your device before updating to avoid any risks of data loss.

Related Articles:

* [How to Backup Your Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/back-up-mac)
* [How to Backup Your iPhone to Mac for FREE](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/backup-iphone-to-mac)

### Contact Apple Support

Finder still doesn’t recognize your iPhone? Then contact Apple Support for help.

You can visit a nearby Apple Store or go to :a[Apple Support]{href=https://getsupport.apple.com/products rel=nofollow}, select a topic, and ask for support by call or chat.


### Bonus Tip: How to Fix “Finder Cannot Read the Contents of Your iPhone” 

Sometimes you may find that the Finder shows your iPhone, but it can't read the contents of your iPhone. There is not much you can do other than restore your iPhone to factory settings. 

If you have backed up your iPhone, you can quickly fix the issue by restoring your iPhone. However, if you have never created a backup for your iPhone, clicking the Restore button means you will lose all data on your iPhone. So how do you access your iPhone content in this situation?

Don’t worry. There is an easy fix for this problem. All you need is an iPhone file management tool, such as iTools.

Simply connect your iPhone to your Mac with a USB cable, open iTools, select its file manager function, locate the iTunes Control folder, click on it and delete the file named iTunesCDB. Once done, reconnect your iPhone to your Mac and the Finder should be able to read your iPhone contents.

:note[This method also works when iTunes cannot read the contents of the iPhone.]

:p[Conclusion]{.h2}

These are the 8 fixes for the iPhone not showing up in Finder problem. We hope you have successfully connected your iPhone to your Mac through one of the methods above, and that you are now free to manage your iPhone content on your Mac.

It is worth mentioning that backing up you iPhone to Mac will take up a lot of storage space. It is recommended that you use BuhoCleaner to [clean up your Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/clean-up-mac) to ensure that you have enough space to complete the backup.



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iPhone Not Showing Up in Finder? Here's the Fix

To back up, manage, or recover iPhone data on your Mac, you need to connect your iPhone to your Mac first. However, sometimes you may find that even though your iPhone is connected to your computer, the Finder still cannot read it.

Wondering what to do if your iPhone doesn’t appear in the Finder sidebar? You’re in the right place. Here, we've put together 8 solutions for you. 

<summary>**Summary**: Wondering why "Other" storage on your Mac is taking up so much space? You've come to the right place. Here, you'll learn what it is and how to delete it to free up more space on your Mac.</summary> 

In macOS Big Sur and earlier versions, you may notice a storage space called Other, which varies in size from tens to hundreds of gigabytes. If you are suffering from insufficient storage space, clearing the Other storage space will undoubtedly free up the most disk space. So, what exactly is the Other storage on your Mac? Can you delete it? And most importantly, how should you clear it?

Red on this article and you will find all the answers.

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:::alsoread

:a[Mac System Data Storage Huge? Here's How to Delete It]{href='https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/clear-system-storage-mac'}

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## What is "Other" in Mac Storage?

According to Apple, system files and files not recognized by the system will be marked as "Other". Here's what it might contain.

- macOS system and temporary files.
- PDF, .psd, .doc and other files.
- Cache files, such as user cache, browser cache, and system cache.
- Installer packages, such as .dmg and .pkg files.
- Browser plugins and app extensions.
- All other content that does not fall into the main macOS category.

### How to Check Other Storage on Mac

Apple has made some changes to the storage category in a recent update to [macOS Monterey](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/not-enough-space-to-install-macos-monterey). In the latest macOS, there is no Other storage and it is replaced by System Data storage. However, if you're using macOS Big Sur or an earlier version,  the Other storage is still available. You can check it by following these steps.

1. Click the Apple Menu > About This Mac > Storage.
2. After the storage analysis is complete, you will see your storage space divided into several different colored sections, including Apps, Documents, Movies, Photos, System, Other, and more.
   ![Check Other Storage on Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/check_other_storage_40b7f3120b.png)
3. Click the Manage button above the storage bar to open the storage management window. In the lower-left corner of the window, you will see a category named Other and the size of the space it occupies.
   ![Manage Mac Storage](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/manage_storage_3370666f49.png)

<note notetype='Note'>If you don't see the Manage button above the storage bar, open Terminal and run the command: `open -a "Storage Management.app"` to open the storage management window.</note>

### Can I Delete Other Storage on Mac?

Yes, but be careful. Things like [.dmg files](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/find-and-delete-dmg-files-mac) and leftovers from uninstalled apps are safe to clear. However, when deleting cache files, especially those in the system, you should be careful because you don't know what impact it will have on your macOS if you delete them by mistake.

As a rule of thumb, if you don't know what the file is or what it does, leave it alone. In addition, it is strongly recommended that you make a full [backup](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/back-up-mac) of your system before deleting anything so as to avoid a potential disaster.

## How to Delete 'Other' Storage on Mac

As you can see, the contents of Other storage are not easily accessible. We don’t know exactly what it contains, which means we can’t safely get rid of it completely. Nevertheless, we can do something to reduce it to some extent, such as clearing cache junks, deleting useless documents, getting rid of unneeded downloads, and removing useless application logs and support files. Let's take a look.

### Delete Cache Files on Mac

Cached files are temporary files that your Mac downloads and stores after you open an app or visit a page for the first time. They are there to speed up the loading of an app or a page. If your Mac is running low on storage space, clearing them will free up some space.

There are two ways to delete cached files on Mac. One is to use [BuhoCleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/), the best Mac cleaner for macOS Monterey and M1 Macs, and the other is to use Finder.

**How to Quickly Delete Cache Files with BuhoCleaner**

<group><linkbutton href='/buhocleaner/download' prefix='download'>Free Download</linkbutton></group>

1. Download and install BuhoCleaner on your Mac.
2. Launch it and click the Scan button.
3. Seconds later, you'll be able to clear caches from browsers, systems, and applications with just one click.

![Delete Mac Cache Files with BuhoCleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/clear_cache_with_buhocleaner_81b7dcc4d6.png)

<note notetype='Tip'>BuhoCleaner also allows you to clear DMG files, uninstall unwanted apps, find and delete large files, and more. Explore more from [here](https://www.drbuho.com/buhocleaner/download).</note>

**How to Manually Remove Cache Files with Finder**

1. On your desktop, press **Command-Shift-G**.
2. Type in **~/Library/Caches** and press Return.
3. Drag the cache files you want to delete to the Trash.
4. Empty your Trash.
5. Follow the steps above to check **/Library/Caches**.

![Delete Mac Cache Files Manually](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/delete_cache_files_manually_0465227077.png)

<note notetype='note'>It is recommended that you back up the cache files first before cleaning them up.</note>

### Remove Unneeded Documents

You may be surprised at how many unneeded documents you have on your Mac. To find them, you can follow the following steps.

1. From your desktop, press **Command-F**.
2. Click This Mac.

![Find Other Documents](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/find_other_documents_0ff6a5794f.png)

3. Tick File Size and File Extension in the Search Attribute Window.
4. Click the Kind menu and choose File Extension to find and remove files in a specific extension, such as .pdf, .doc, .psd, and more.

![Find and Delete Documents](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/find_and_delete_documents_e9a702eb18.png)

5. Click the Kind Menu and choose File Size to find and get rid of documents that are equal, less than, or greater than the size number you enter.

![Find and Delete Large Files Manually](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/find_and_delete_large_files_manually_3f6c619476.png)

<note notetype='note'>If you want to quickly check the files larger than 50MB, you can give BuhoCleaner a try. Click [here](https://www.drbuho.com/buhocleaner/download) to download</note>

### Remove DMG Files

You probably have downloaded a lot of DMG files in your Downloader folder. They are no longer needed after installation, and clearing them out will help you reclaim some precious space.

Follow these steps to remove them from your Mac.

1. Open Finder > Downloads.
2. Click the search icon in the upper right corner, enter .dmg in the box and select Kind: Disk Image.
3. Drag the unwanted DMG files to the Trash and empty your Trash.

![Remove DMG Files on Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/remove_dmg_files_mac_476368c623.png)

Alternatively, you can use BuhoCleaner to clean them out with one click.



### Remove Application Logs and Support Files

Applications running on the Mac will create logs and support files in the system library folder and user library folder. These files may also take up a lot of your storage space. If an application is no longer in use, you can follow the steps below to remove all of its related files.

1. Open Finder and press **Command-Shift-G** keys.
2. Type in the folder addresses below:
     - ~/Library/Application support
     - ~/Library/Logs
     - ~/Library/Containers
     - /Library/Application support
     - /Library/Logs
     - /Library/Containers
3. Delete the files you don't need.

![Delete App Logs on Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/delete_app_logs_13c3ab42ef.png)

### Delete App Plugins and Extensions

Popular applications, such as Safari and Chrome, offer plugins or extensions to provide you with a better experience. However, these extensions and plugins can not only eat up storage space but can also weigh down your app. It's a good idea to remove the ones you don't use.

Let's see how to remove extensions from Safari, Chrome, and Firefox.

**Safari:**

1. Open the Safari browser.
2. Click the Safari menu > Preferences > Extensions.
3. Select the extension you want to remove and click the Uninstall button.
![Remove Safari Extensions](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/remove_safari_extensions_en_7b2278cf90.png)

**Chrome:**

1. Open Chrome.
2. Click the three-dot menu in the upper right corner of your browser.
3. Hover your cursor over More Tools and select Extensions.
4. Disable or remove the extensions you don't want.
![Remove Chrome Extensions](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/remove_chrome_extensions_en_b7c5fd591b.png)

**Firefox:**

1. Launch Mozilla Firefox.
2. Click on the three-line menu in the top-right corner and select Add-ons.
3. Disable and remove the extensions or plug-ins you don't need.
![Delete Firefox Extensions and Addons](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/delete_firefox_extensions_en_495c58b4b7.png)

:p[Final Words]{.h2}

We have outlined a few different ways for you to deal with the Other storage on your Mac and how to reclaim space. If you find it cumbersome to do the cleaning in a manual and tedious way, you can try BuhoCleaner. Not only can you use it to delete cache junks and log files, but you can also use it to uninstall unwanted apps and clean up duplicate files and large files. Why don’t you give it a try now?

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Mac 'Other' Storage Huge? Here's How to Delete It

In macOS Big Sur and earlier versions, you may notice a storage space named Other, which varies in size from tens to hundreds of gigabytes. If you are suffering from insufficient storage space, clearing the Other storage space will undoubtedly free up the most disk space. So, what exactly is the Other storage on your Mac? Can you delete it? And most importantly, how should you clear it?


<summary>**Summary**: Maybe you are planning to sell or trade in your iPhone, or just having inextricable issues, consider factory resetting your device to erase all content and data, and put it back to factory status. In this article, we will explain how to factory reset your locked iPhone without iTunes.</summary>

By performing a factory reset on your iPhone, you are about to put it back to its manufacturer  condition. By doing so, you'll completely erase all content and data upon it. Factory reset an iPhone is good for selling or giving away your device without the concerns of leaking your data.

This article will help you to factory reset your locked iPhone without using iTunes. Multiple ways are included.

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## How To Factory Reset iPhone Without iTunes - Settings App

iTunes is one of Apple recommended method to factory reset an iPhone (Enter your device into Recovery Mode > Use Restore in iTunes). But if you don't have iTunes installed on your computer, or you just not a fan of complicated iTunes, use methods below to factory reset your iPhone without iTunes (you need to have both your Apple ID passcode and screen passcode).

**Here's what you need to do:**
1. First of all, in iOS 15 and later, you can erase/factory reset your locked iPhone in Settings app. To do so: go to Settings > General.
![How To Factory Reset iPhone Without iTunes Setting 1](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/factory_reset_locked_iphone_without_itunes_settings_1_a414103d57.png?width=240)

2. Transfer or Reset iPhone.
![How To Factory Reset iPhone Without iTunes Setting 2](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/factory_reset_locked_iphone_without_itunes_settings_2_9649e82a9b.png?width=240)

3. Erase All Content and Settings.
![How To Factory Reset iPhone Without iTunes Setting 3](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/factory_reset_locked_iphone_without_itunes_settings_3_2b342fe2b4.png?width=240)

4. Then you'll be asked to enter your passcode.
![How To Factory Reset iPhone Without iTunes Setting 4](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/factory_reset_locked_iphone_without_itunes_settings_4_e7ca6ac82b.png?width=240)

5. Next, let iCloud uploading your data and creating backup for your device. The backup time depends on the usage of your iPhone device.
![How To Factory Reset iPhone Without iTunes Setting 5](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/factory_reset_locked_iphone_without_itunes_settings_5_7cbdb855b7.png?width=240)

6. After completing iCloud backup, enter your Apple ID passcode to start factory reset your iPhone.
![How To Factory Reset iPhone Without iTunes Setting 6](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/factory_reset_locked_iphone_without_itunes_settings_6_235421fbe3.png?width=240)

## How To Factory Reset Locked iPhone Without iTunes - iCloud

If your iPhone is totally locked up and you cannot access your device by any means, then you can use iCloud to factory reset / remote erase your locked iPhone without iTunes. Here are the steps to go.

**Here's what you need to do:**

1. Go to iCloud.com > Choose the Find iPhone option.
![How To Factory Reset iPhone Without iTunes iCloud 1](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/factory_reset_iphone_without_apple_id_password_icloud_1_fc5a1e6904.png)
 
2. Click All Devices at top, then select the locked iPhone you want to do factory reset.
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3. Click Erase [device] > Enter your Apple ID password when asked.
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4. After factory resetting your locked iPhone, you can restore it from an existing backup and use it as normal.
   
## How To Factory Reset Locked iPhone Without iTunes - BuhoUnlocker

If you have neither iTunes, or an iCloud account that linked to your locked iPhone, then you need a third-party software utility to factory reset your iPhone. BuhoUnlocker is the best in class solutions that can help you unlock your security lockout iPhone and do the factory reset for your locked device.

:p[Conclusion]{.h2}

Prior to do factory reset on your locked iPhone, be sure to have backup for your content and data so you can restore it later. At last, don’t forget to download **BuhoUnlocker** to start solving your iPhone Factory Reset issues.

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How To Factory Reset Locked iPhone Without iTunes

Maybe you are planning to sell or trade in your iPhone, or just having inextricable issues, consider factory resetting your device to erase all content and data, and put it back to factory status. In this article, we will explain how to factory reset your locked iPhone without iTunes.

[Solved] How To Factory Reset Locked iPhone Without iTunes

<summary>**Summary**: Looking for ways to free up space on your Mac hard drive? Well then you have landed yourself in the right place. We are going to show you 8 of the very best ways to reclaim disk space both easily and efficiently.</summary>

If you are reading this, you’ve probably run into the problem of not having enough space left to update macOS or to upgrade software. Having your disk space nearly full can also slow down your Mac’s performance. Perhaps there’s no space left to download that new movie you’ve been wanting and you can’t find any files to delete. Want to know how to get more disk space on your Mac? Keep on reading. Here, we’ll show you 8 great ways to free up space on your Mac hard drive.
Let's get started.


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:a[How to Delete System Data Storage on Mac]{href='https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/clear-system-storage-mac'}

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## How to Check Free Space on Mac

First things first, let's check how much free space you have left.
1. Click the Apple menu and choose About This Mac.
2. Click on Storage Tab, wait for a few seconds. You'll see a colored storage bar.
3. Hover over the last dark grey section, and you can see how much free space is left.


![Check Storage Space](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/check_storage_bbb6f57965.png)

### How Much Free Space Should I Have on My Mac?

Studies have shown that your Mac's performance starts to degrade when your storage space usage reaches 85%. For your Mac to run properly, you’ll need to have at least 10GB of free space. But we recommend that you keep at least 15% of your storage space free, so that you can have more freedom to install a new macOS, upgrade software, or download movies.


## 8 Ways to Free Up Disk Space on Mac

Now that you know how little space you can use, let's take a look at how to free up more space on your Mac.  

### 1. Optimize Mac Storage

The easiest way to free up disk space is to use the built-in optimization tools on your Mac. You can easily find them by clicking on the Manage button above the storage bar. As you can see from the picture, there are four recommended optimization options. Just follow the recommendations to optimize your storage space.

![Optimize Storage](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/optimize_storage_66c57fd4eb.png)


**Store in iCloud**: This feature allows you to store your photos, movies, and files in iCloud. Just keep the necessary files on your Mac.

**Optimize Storage**: Click the Optimize button to turn on this function, and your Mac will automatically remove the movies and TV shows you have already watched and send them to the Trash when storage is needed.

**Empty Trash Automatically**: Once you turn it on, the items that have been in the Trash for over 30 days will be removed automatically. 

**Reduce Clutter**: By clicking the Review Files button, you can sort all the files on your Mac and delete the ones you no longer need.


### 2. Clear Junk Files on Mac

 To quickly and easily clear out all the junk files on your Mac, you need a third-party claner. [BuhoCleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/) is the tool for you. It's one of the best Mac cleaners, and it can help you clean and speed up your Mac with only a few clicks. It will handle your junk file cleaning, unwanted app removal, duplicate and large file cleanup, and [memory release](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/free-up-ram-on-mac). 
 
 ![Clean Storage with BuhoCleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/clean_storage_buhocleaner_d36c8cc9f3.png)
 
 Cleaning out those junk files on your Mac has never been easier. Why not click the button below to see what it can do for you.

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### 3. Uninstall Apps You Don't Use

You probably have a ton of programs installed on your Mac. Is there an application that you have only used once? Those unused applications are eating away at the highly needed space you are wanting to free up. If you're sure they are no longer useful to you, deleting them can help you regain some of that space.

You can uninstall unwanted apps manually and automatically. But to be honest, the manual way is time-consuming. We highly recommend that you use BuhoCleaner to do the job for you. Click [here](https://www.drbuho.com/buhocleaner/download) to download the free version of BuhoCleaner.

![Unisntall Apps with BuhoCleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/uninstall_apps_buhocleaner_5159a739f9.png)

Related Article: [How to Completely Uninstall Apps on Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/uninstall-apps-mac)  


### 4. Delete DMG Files 

Once you have installed an application, its DMG files are basically useless. Since most apps don't remind you to delete their DMG files after installation, you’ll eventually wind up with a pile of DMG files that will rob you of valuable disk.

Luckily, the process of [deleting DMG files](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/find-and-delete-dmg-files-mac) is quite simple. You can either delete them via Finder manually or download BuhoCleaner to save yourself a whole lot of time and effort.

![Remove DMG Files with Finder](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/remove_dmg_files_with_finder_1c71e78fb9.png)

### 5. Clear Temporary Files

Your hard drive most likely has some temporary files you don't need. Removing them may not speed up your Mac, but it will free up some valuable disk space for you.

![Delete Temporary Files with Finder](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/delete_temporary_files_with_finder_8af531872a.png)

### 6. Remove Duplicate Files

Deleting duplicate files is also an excellent way to reclaim space. Have you ever noticed how many duplicate files are on your Mac? There are far more of them than you may think. Many operations can create duplicate files, such as downloading the same file multiple times and accidentally copying some files.

If you are an experienced Mac user, you can find duplicate files manually, but this may take you a long time and requires your patience and fortitude. But if you don't know much about Mac or you want to find an easier route, using a [duplicate file finder tool](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/best-free-duplicate-file-finder) to find and delete them is your best choice.

![Find and Delete Duplicate Files](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/find_delete_duplicate_files_8b2cf10874.png)

### 7. Compress Files

Another way to clear up Mac space is to compress files that you don't use very often. You don't need to use a third-party compression tool as Apple's built-in compression tool does the trick. All you need to do is select the files to be compressed, right-click them, and select Compress, and your files will be packaged into a Zip file. Since you don't use these files often, you can store the Zip file on an external drive.

### 8. Empty Trash

So you drag those unwanted files into the Trash bin, but then you forget to clear out the trash? Overflowing trash bins can eat up lots of space. Go ahead and empty it! You will be surprised by how much space you'll get back.

Related Article: [Mac Trash Won't Empty? Here's the Fix](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/cant-empty-trash-on-mac)

:p[Conclusion]{.h2}

Hopefully, we have helped you to free up enough space to get your MAC running smoother, faster and ready to download those movies you’ve been wanting. As you have seen, using BuhoCleaner is the best way to get back that storage space on your Mac that you need. It can save you a whole lot of time, energy and stress. We hope you’ll give it a try.


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8 Best Ways to Free Up Space on Mac

If you are reading this, you’ve probably run into the problem of not having enough space left to update macOS or to upgrade software. Having your disk space nearly full can also slow down your Mac’s performance. Perhaps there’s no space left to download that new movie you’ve been wanting and you can’t find any files to delete. Want to know how to free up more space on your Mac? Keep on reading. Here, we’ll show you 8 great ways to free up space on your Mac hard drive.
Let's get started.

:summary[We'll walk you through why your Apple ID is locked or disabled for security reasons and how to fix it.]

Your Apple ID is essential to your Apple device. It determines whether you can use iCloud, the App Store, Apple Pay, and more. If your iPhone suddenly says that your Apple ID is Locked or Disabled, you won't be able to sign in to any Apple services until you unlock your Apple ID.

So why is your Apple ID locked or disabled and how to regain full access to your iPhone? Don’t worry. We are here to help you out. Read on!

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:a[How to Backup iPhone to Mac for FREE]{href='https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/backup-iphone-to-mac'}

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## Why Was My Apple ID Locked for Security Reasons?


For security reasons, Apple automatically locks your Apple ID when it detects that you or someone else have entered your password or other account information incorrectly too many times. You may see one of the following messages:

* “This Apple ID has been disabled for security reasons.”
* "You can't sign in because your account was disabled for security reasons."
* "This Apple ID has been locked for security reasons."

The main reasons why your Apple ID is locked or disabled are:

* Too many wrong password attempts
* Failed to answer security questions correctly
* Your account has not been used for a long time.
* Abnormal activities with your Apple ID

## How to Fix A Locked or Disabled Apple ID

Whatever the reason for your Apple ID being locked, luckily, it can be fixed. Here are 4 ways you can try.

### Method 1. Fix A Locked or Disabled Apple ID by Resetting Apple ID Password

The fastest and easiest way to regain full access to your iPhone is to change your Apple ID password. You can do it on your iPhone or other trusted Apple device. Note, however, that you need to know your Apple ID password.

Here are the steps:
1. Open Settings on your iPhone or iPad.
2. Tap your name > Password & Security > Change Password.

![Manage Apple ID Password on iPhone](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/manage_apple_id_password_cb54e53bdc.png?width=500)

3. Follow the onscreen instructions to reset your password.

![Change Apple ID Password to Unlock it](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/change_apple_id_password_to_unlock_apple_id_e1861d108a.png?width=500)

To reset your Apple ID password on a trusted Mac, click the Apple menu > Preferences > Apple ID > Password & Security, and follow the onscreen instructions.


:note[After multiple unsuccessful attempts to unlock your account, your Apple ID will remain locked, and you can try again the next day.]{notetype=Note}

### Method 2. Fix A Locked or Disabled Apple ID via Apple iforgot

Forgot your Apple ID password? Don’t panic. There is a way to unlock your Apple ID - using Apple iforgot.

Here’s how:

1. Go to iforgot.apple.com/password/verify/appleid.
2. Enter your Apple ID, type the characters in the image, and click Continue.
3. Enter the phone number you use for your Apple ID, then Continue.
4. If you have two-factor authentication turned on, follow the onscreen instructions to reset your password.

![Unlock Apple ID with Apple iforgot](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/unlock_apple_id_with_apple_iforgot_daf037275f.png?width=575)

### Method 3. Fix A Locked or Disabled Apple ID via A Third-party Apple ID Unlocker

Another way to unlock your Apple ID is to use a third-party Apple ID unlocker. It is worth noting that using this method may result in data loss, depending on your iOS version and whether the “Find My iPhone” feature is turned on. One more thing, once your Apple ID is successfully unlocked, you will no longer be able to use the Erase All Content and Settings feature on your iPhone, otherwise your iPhone will go to the Activation Lock screen and there’s nothing you can do about it.

There are tons of Apple ID unlockers on the internet, simply choose the one you like and follow the onscreen guide to unlock your Apple ID.

### Method 4. Fix a Locked or Disabled Apple ID via Apple Support

If none of the above methods can successfully unlock your Apple ID, it is recommended that you contact Apple official support directly for help.

1. Go to :a[Apple Support]{href=https://getsupport.apple.com/products rel=nofollow}t.
2. Select Apple ID > Disabled Apple ID.

![Contact Apple Support to Unlock Apple ID](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/contact_apple_support_unlock_apple_id_1e9210f0b8.png)

3. Choose a topic, then click Continue.
4. Choose a preferred contact method and Apple will keep you in touch.

![Choose Your Methond to Contact](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/choose_prefered_contact_method_481b376ab6.png?width=575)

## Tips to Avoid Apple ID Being Locked or Disabled

It is troublesome to be unable to use your Apple ID. To avoid Apple ID being locked or disabled again, take the following measures:

1. Set a strong password.
2. Write down your password and keep it in a safe place.
3. Don’t tell your Apple ID account to others.
4. Enable two-factor authentication to make Apple ID more secure.
5. Before buying a used iPhone, make sure its Apple ID is signed out.
6. Do not click on links that may be at risk of phishing.

:p[Final Words]{.h2}

Hopefully, you have successfully unlocked your disabled Apple ID by one of the methods above. To avoid encountering this problem again, we recommend that you take a few steps to protect your Apple ID.

Was this article helpful to you? If so, please share it on your social media for those in need. Your help would be greately appreciated.



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So why is your Apple ID locked or disabled and how to regain full access to your iPhone? Don’t worry. We are here to help you out. Read on!

4 Fixes for "Apple  ID Locked for Security Reasons" Error

:summary[You probably have a lot of unwanted photos on your Mac. Read on to learn how to delete them from your Mac to free up space.]

Want to better organize your Mac photos? It's a good idea to remove those damaged, duplicate, and blurry photos from your Mac.

If you don’t know what to do, you’ve come to the right place. Here, you will learn how to delete unwanted photos from your Mac so you can have more space to do what you want on your Mac.

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:a[3 Ways to Back Up Your Mac]{href='https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/back-up-mac'}

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## How to Delete Photos in the Photos App

The Photos app is the ideal tool for managing and organizing your photos. Follow the following steps to delete unneeded photos on your Mac.

1. Open the Photos app.
2. In Library, you will find all the photos. To delete a photo, select it, Control-click it, and select Delete 1 Photo. (To delete multiple photos, drag to select the photos you don’t want, then right-click or Control-click them to delete.)
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3. Step 2 just removed the unwanted photos to your Recently Deleted folder, they, actually, are still on your Mac. To delete them permanently, click Recently Deleted, select the photos you want to delete, and click on Delete X Photos in the upper right corner.
![Permanently Delete Photos on Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/permanently_delete_photos_mac_6441a4f883.png)

:note[Regret deleting photos? If they are not permanently deleted, they can be recovered from Recently Deleted easily.]{notetype=Tip}



## How to Delete Duplicate Photos on Mac

[Duplicate photos](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/find-and-delete-duplicate-photos-mac) are created in a variety of situations. If you don’t clean them often, they can pile up and take up a lot of your precious storage space.

Finding them manually can be a daunting task, not to mention that you may not be able to find them completely. To speed up the finding process, you need a duplicate photo finder for Mac. [BuhoCleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/) is just the tool you need. It can quickly find duplicate photos in the Photos app and any folder outside the app.

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Here’s what you need to do:

1. Download, install, and launch BuhoCleaner.
2. Click on Duplicates and select the folder to scan. (If you want to scan photos in the Photos app, select PhotoLibrary.)
![Quickly Find Duplicate Photos on Mac with BuhoCleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/quickly_find_delete_duplicate_photos_mac_buhocleaner_6b83e8c9f2.png)
3. Once the scan is complete, you will see all the duplicate photos on your Mac.
4. From the Select Duplicates menu, select Smart Select, which automatically marks all duplicate photos.
5. Preview them before clicking the Remove button.
![Quickly Delete Duplicate Photos on Mac with BUhoCleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/quickly_delete_duplicate_photos_mac_ffa54f867e.png)

## How to Delete All Photos on Mac

If all the photos in the Photos app are useless to you, follow the steps below to delete them from your Mac.

1. Open the Photos app.
2. Press **Command + A** to select all files in the Photo Library folder, Control-click them and select Delete X Photos.
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3. Go to the Recently Deleted folder and click the Delete All button in the upper right corner to permanently delete all photos on your Mac.

Photo Library is where all the photos imported into the Photos app are stored. If you’ve moved your Photo Library to an external SSD, you’re free to delete it from your Mac. Once deleted, all photos in it will also be removed. 

Here’s how to delete the photo library on your Mac:

1. Open Finder.
2. Click on Pictures in the Finder sidebar.
3. Locate the Photo Library and drag it to the Trash.
4. If you want to permanently delete it from your Mac, go empty your Trash.


### Bonus Tip: How to Recover Deleted Photos on Mac

Occasionally, you may delete photos by mistake. So how can you recover the deleted photos?

Don't panic. If they weren't permanently deleted from your Mac, it's easy to restore them.

* For photos deleted using the Photos app, go to the Recently Deleted folder, select the photos you want to recover, and click the Recover button.

* For photos deleted using the Finder, go to the Trash, select the deleted photos, Control-click them, and select Put Back.

Neither of the two methods works for you? Then use Time Machine, the official backup tool for Mac. If you've ever used it to back up your Mac, you can use the backups to restore deleted photos.


:p[Final Words]{.h2}

Now you know how to delete unwanted photos on Mac. Go ahead and organize your photos to free up space on your Mac.

It’s worth noting that BuhoCleaner is beyond a duplicate photo finder, it’s also an easy-to-use Mac cleaner that can [free up gigabytes of Mac space](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/free-up-space-on-mac) with a couple of clicks. Try it out yourself.



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If you don’t know what to do, you’ve come to the right place. Here, you will learn how to delete unwanted photos from your Mac so you can have more space to do what you want on your Mac.

How to Delete Photos on Mac

<summary>**Summary**: Duplicate photos cluttering up your precious Mac storage space? We will show you how to easily find and delete them from your Mac. </summary>

Duplicate photos take up your [valuable space](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/free-up-space-on-mac). Want to know how to get rid of them from your Mac? Read on this blog, and you will find some quick ways to find and delete duplicate photos.

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:a[Top 5 Best Duplicate Photo Finders for Mac in 2022]{href='https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/best-duplicate-photo-finder-mac'}

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## Why Are There Duplicate Photos on My Mac?

Duplicate photos can be created in many situations, such as:

* Import photos from mobile phones and cameras.
* Accidentally copied a picture.
* Saved the same image multiple times.

Duplicate photos take up your space for nothing. It is recommended that you delete them from your Mac. Move to the next step to learn how.

## How to Quickly Find and Delete All Duplicate Photos on Mac

The easiest way to find and remove duplicate photos on Mac is to use [BuhoCleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/), one of the best duplicate photo finder. It allows you to find duplicate photos in the Photos app and in every folder on your Mac. Also, it detects duplicate folders, songs, documents, videos, etc. Deleting duplicates has never been easier.

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Here're the steps:

1. Download, install, and launch BuhoCleaner.
2. Click Duplicates in the sidebar and click the + button to choose a folder you want to scan. 
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3. After the scanning process is complete, you can find all the duplicate files on your Mac.
4. Click the Image tab, and you will find a list of duplicate photos.
5. From the Select Duplicates menu, choose Smart Select to select all duplicate photos with one click and click the Remove button. 
![Delete Duplicate Photos with BuhoCleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/quickly_delete_duplicate_photos_mac_ffa54f867e.png)
BuhoCleaner is more than a duplicate photo finder. It is also a handy cleaner that allows you to clear junk files from the system, apps, and users, uninstall unwanted apps, delete large files, manage startup programs, analyzer disk space, and more. It is worth a try.

## How to Manually Find and Remove Duplicates in the Photos App 

The Photos App will automatically detect duplicate photos when you import pictures into it. But if the photos are already in your Photo Library, you can manually delete them using the Photos App.

1. Open the Photo App.
2. From the File menu, select New Smart Album.
3. In the new window, name your Smart Album and set filter criteria.
4. Select the photos you want to remove, right-click one of them, and then click Delete X Photos.
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5. Confirm your deletion and click the Delete button.
6. In the app's sidebar, click Recently Deleted > Delete All.
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## How to Manually Find and Delete Duplicate Photos on Mac with Finder

Finder comes with the feature of finding duplicate photos on your Mac. All you need is the New Smart Folder.
Here are the steps:
1. Open Finder and click File > New Smart Folder.

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2. Click the + button below the search box.
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3. Select Kind in the 1st drop-down menu and Image in the 2nd drop-down menu.
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4. Sort the files in the list by name. Duplicate photos usually have the same name, and they should be next to each other.
5. Select the files you want to get rid of and move them to the Trash.
6. Empty your Trash. 

:p[Conclusion]{.h2}

Now you have learned how to find and delete duplicate photos on your Mac. The manual way is time-consuming. It is recommended that you use BuhoCleaner to do the job for you.

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In many cases, duplicate photos will be created, such as importing photos from mobile phones and cameras, accidentally copying a picture, saving the same image multiple times, etc. These useless duplicate photos will clutter your Mac and take up your precious storage space. Deleting them is necessary for you, especially when you run out of storage space.

This article will show you the ways to find and delete duplicate photos on your Mac. Let's take a look now.

3 Ways to Find and Delete Duplicate Photos on Mac (2022) 

:summary[Clearing cookies on Mac can speed up your browser and protect your privacy from being seen by others. In this blog, we will show you how to clear cookies in Safari, Chrome and Firefox.]

Cookies, also known as HTTP cookies, can improve your Internet experience. However, they can also slow down your browser and put your private data at risk. It is necessary to delete cookies on your Mac. If you don't know how, read on for detailed steps.

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:a[How to Clear Safari Cache on Mac, iPhone and iPad]{href='https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/clear-cache-in-safari'}

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## What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small pieces of data that a website saves and sends to your browser. They help a website recognize you and remember your preferences to customize your browsing experience.

### Is It Safe to Clear Cookies on Mac?

The short answer is Yes. While cookies play an important role on the Internet, they are not essential, and clearing them won’t harm your Mac.

In fact, there are many people who object to the use of cookies on websites. They believe that cookies slow down their browser experience and potentially make their data accessible to others.

Most of the time, cookies won't be an issue. However, if you're using a public or shared Mac, it's important for you to clear the cookies on it.

## How to Clear Cookies on a Mac
Clearing cookies is important to you. In the following section, we will show you how to clear cookies in popular browsers such as Safari, Chrome and Firefox.

### How to Clear Cookies in Safari on Mac

1. Open the Safari browser. 
2. Click the Safari menu and select Preferences. 
3. Click the Privacy tab, go to Cookies and website data, and click the Manage Website Data button.
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4. Select one or more websites and click Remove or Remove All.
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1. The above steps will also remove all caches in Safari. 
2. To prevent trackers from using cookies and website data to track you, check Prevent cross-site tracking. To always block website cookies, check Block all cookies.

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### How to Clear Cookies in Chrome on Mac

1. Open Google Chrome. 
2. Click the three-dot menu in the upper-right corner of the window and select Settings.
3. Select Privacy and Security in the left menu, then click Clear browsing data.

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4. Select a time range, then check Cookies and other site data, and click the Clear data button.

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### How to Delete Cookies in Firefox on Mac

1. Open Firefox.
2. Click the three-line menu in the upper right corner of the window and select Settings.
3. Select Privacy and Security and scroll down your screen to Cookies and Site Data.

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4. Click the Clear Data button, check Cookies and Site Data, and then click the Clear button.

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5. To delete cookies for a specific website, go back to the previous page, click the Manage Data button, select the site data you want to delete, and click the Remove Selected button.



### Bonus Tip: How to Clear Cache on Mac with One Click

Cookies on your Mac can be safely cleared, as can the cache. Common caches include browser cache, application cache, and system cache.

Manually finding and deleting cache files on Mac is time-consuming. Fortunately, there is a faster and easier way to clear them, and that is with [BuhoCleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/), a handy cleaner designed for Mac users. It allows you to delete all caches on your Mac with one click.

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Here’s what you need to do:
1. Download, install, and open BuhoCleaner. 
2. Click the Scan button, and it will automatically start scanning your Mac for junk files.
3. After scanning, click the View Details button, check the cache files to be deleted, and then click the Remove button.

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:p[Conclusion]{.h2}

Now you know how to clear cookies in Safari, Chrome, and Firefox. Go ahead and clean cookies from your Mac.

Find this article helpful? If you can share it on your social media, we would much appreciate it.


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<summary>**Summary**: In this blog post, you will get to know 3 ways to unlock iPhone 12 without passcode or Face ID. </summary>

There's nothing more annoying than owning an iPhone 12 but not being able to unlock it because you forgot your passcode. Fortunately, it’s possible to unlock it without passcode or Face ID. 

If your iPhone 12 is disabled because you forgot the passcode and you don't know what to do, keep reading this blog and we will show you 3 ways to unlock your iPhone without passcode or Face ID.

Let's get started.

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:a[How to Back Up iPhoone to Mac for FREE]{href='https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/backup-iphone-to-mac'}

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## How to Unlock iPhone 12 with Security Lockout

[Security Lockout](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/fix-iphone-unavailable-screen) is a new feature on iOS 15.2 and later that lets you wipe all the data on your iPhone to help you unlock it.

If you enter the wrong passcode too many times on the iPhone Lock Screen, you'll see the Security Lockout screen with an Erase button in the bottom right corner.

![unlock-iphone-12-with-security-lockout.png](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/unlock_iphone_12_with_security_lockout_bdc31e4fc2.png?width=300)

To unlock your iPhone, follow these steps:

1. Tap the Erase button on the Security Lockout screen.
2. Enter your Apple ID password to sign out of Apple ID on your device.
3. Tap Erase and follow the onscreen instructions to permanently delete everything on your iPhone.
4. Once done, set up your iPhone and restore a backup from iCloud or your computer (if you have one).



## How to Unlock iPhone 12 with iCloud

The above method works on iPhones running iOS 15.2 and later. So how do you unlock an iPhone running 15.1 or earlier?

Don’t panic. iCloud is here to help. No matter what iOS version your iPhone uses, once your iPhone has a data connection and its Find My iPhone feature is turned on, you can easily unlock it using iCloud.

 ![Erase Device from iPhone](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/unlock_iphone_without_passcode_icloud_find_iphone_6_7ca68eb14f.png?width=375)

Here’s what you need to do:

1. Visit icloud.com on your computer, iPad or other iPhone.
2. Enter your Apple ID and authenticate your identity.
3. Tap the Find My iPhone feature and select All Devices.
4. Select your iPhone 12 and tap the Erase button.
5. After the restore process is done, set up your iPhone.


## How to Unlock iPhone 12 with Finder or iTunes

If neither of the above methods works, use Finder or iTunes to unlock your iPhone 12 on your computer.

**Tools Needed:**

* A Mac or PC
* A USB cable

Here are the steps:

1. Turn off your iPhone.
2. Press the appropriate key to put your iPhone into recovery mode.
 
    * iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X and successors, iPhone SE (2nd and 3rd generation): Use the **Side** button.
    * Phone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus: Use the **Volume Down** button.
    * Phone SE (1st generation), iPhone 6s, and earlier models: Use the **Home** button. 
    
3. Release the key(s) until you see the following screen.

![iPhone Recovery Mode Screen](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/iphone_x_later_restore_screen_24b0454073.png)

4. Connect your iPhone to your computer with a USB cable.
5. Open Finder or iTunes on your computer.

    * For Macs running Catalina and later, use Finder.
    * For Macs running Mojave and earlier, use iTunes.
    * For PCs running Windows 10 and later, use iTunes.

6. Click the iPhone icon in the sidebar (Finder) or toolbar (iTunes) and you will see your iPhone information.
7. Click Restore and follow the onscreen instructions to erase your iPhone.

![Restore iPhone in Recovery Mode](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/restore_iphone_in_recovery_mode_eea05d2a15.png) 

8. Set up your iPhone after the restore process is completed.

:p[Conclusion]{.h2}

We hope you have successfully unlocked your iPhone 12. As you can see, all of these methods will delete all content and settings on your iPhone. If you've ever backed up your iPhone, you can easily restore your files from backup archives. If not, you'll lose everything on your iPhone. Therefore, it is recommended that you back up your iPhone regularly.


Which method worked best for you? Do you have any other better methods to recommend? Let us know via Facebook or Twitter.








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If your iPhone 12 is disabled because you forgot the passcode and you don't know what to do, keep reading this blog and we will show you 3 ways to unlock your iPhone without passcode or Face ID.