Last updated May 2026

iPhone Passcode / Lockout Recovery

Forgotten iPhone passcode, locked out after too many wrong attempts, or iPhone is asking for a Mac/PC to connect. We help recover access via a full iOS restore. Important: this requires a full restore which erases data. We tell you honestly before starting.

  • Doorstep in 30 minutes
  • Apple-spec parts
  • 6-month warranty
  • ISO 9001:2015 certified

Or call us directly: 080 4710 3303

iPhone repair at iTweak

Get an exact passcode-locked recovery + iOS restore quote

Passcode-locked recovery + iOS restore pricing varies enough that a quote upfront would be guesswork. Share your iPhone model and a technician calls back with the exact price — no obligation, no spam.

Talk to us first

Tell us your model — we’ll quote the exact cost.

Drop your number and a technician calls back within business hours with the exact price for your iPhone. No obligation, no marketing follow-ups.

What affects the quote

  • DFU restore + backup-restore process
  • No price for 'unlocking' since data must be erased
If the diagnostic shows the issue isn't what you booked us for — no charge for the swap, only the diagnostic.
Call 080 4710 3303

We’ll only use your number to send the quote. No spam, no marketing lists.

How to know it's this issue

These are the symptoms that point at the fault — most match more than one. Match against your iPhone, then book us for a diagnostic.

  • Forgotten passcode

    iPhone has no back-door — Apple's security design. The only option is a full iOS restore, which erases all data.

  • Locked out after wrong attempts (5–10 mins / 1 hour / forever)

    Same situation — iOS restore is the only path to regain access.

  • iPhone shows 'connect to iTunes/Mac' screen

    Disabled state. Full restore required.

  • Activation lock (after a restore)

    Different problem — iPhone is locked to a previous Apple ID. We can't bypass activation lock; the original owner must sign out via Apple ID password.

Why iTweak

Honest disclosure: a passcode reset means data loss. There is no back-door.

Apple designed iOS so that there's no way to recover the passcode without erasing the iPhone — this is a security feature, not a limitation. If you have an iCloud or Finder/iTunes backup from before you got locked out, we can restore the iPhone and then restore your backup so it looks like nothing happened. If you don't have a backup, the data is permanently lost when the iPhone is restored. We tell every customer this upfront before doing any work. We don't claim to "unlock" iPhones without erasing data — that's marketing-speak from less honest shops.

  • Honest about data loss
  • Backup restored if available
  • No activation-lock bypass claims
  • iOS restore the standard way

What iTweak fits — and what cheap shops fit

iPhone repair parts vary enormously in quality. The price difference between iTweak and the cheapest shop buys you verifiable provenance + a real warranty.

Recommended

What iTweak fits

Apple-spec parts, 6-month warranty, diagnostic guarantee

Parts sourcing
Apple-spec supply chain
Diagnostic before repair
Yes — pinpoint the actual fault
Technicians
Apple-trained, ISO 9001:2015 certified
Diagnostic guarantee
Yes — if it's not the part you booked us for, no charge
Warranty
6 months, parts + labour
Available at every iTweak storefront
We don’t fit

What cheap shops fit

Untraceable parts, no warranty, no diagnostic

Parts sourcing
Untraceable / aftermarket
Diagnostic before repair
Often skipped — wrong-part swaps
Technicians
Unverified credentials
Diagnostic guarantee
No — you pay regardless
Warranty
Often none, or 30 days max

How an iPhone repair works at iTweak

30 minutes doorstep in Bangalore, free FedEx pickup elsewhere in India. Five steps from booking to handover.

  1. Customer booking a iPhone repair
    1

    Tell us the issue

    Book online or call. Tell us the model (Settings → General → About → Model Identifier confirms it) and the symptom.

  2. iPhone arriving at the iTweak workbench
    2

    Doorstep, pickup, or walk-in

    Doorstep in 30 minutes in Bangalore. Free FedEx pickup elsewhere in India. Or walk into our Marathahalli centre.

  3. Technician inspecting the device under microscope
    3

    Diagnose and quote

    Phonecheck + microscope inspection. We confirm the actual fault before quoting — many "iPhone not turning on" cases turn out to be battery, not board. Written quote, approve or decline.

  4. Repair work at an ESD-protected workstation
    4

    Repair on the bench

    Apple-spec parts, ESD-protected workstation, ISO 9001:2015 certified workflow. Component-level repair where possible, full-part swap only where needed.

  5. Repaired device passing diagnostic
    5

    Test, calibrate, return

    Post-repair Phonecheck pass, 6-month warranty paperwork. Return courier or walk-out.

Doorstep, pickup or walk-in

Three ways to get it fixed. Same parts, same warranty, same technicians — pick what works for you.

Bangalore · Mumbai · Chennai

ETA: 30 minutes from booking

We arrive at your home or office with a mobile workbench. Common repairs done on-site while you work. Digital invoice with full warranty details sent to your phone.

  • Battery, screen, back glass, charging port — done at your door
  • Logic-board work returns to the lab; same-day round-trip
  • Mobile bench with anti-static workspace, sanitised between jobs
  • Cash, UPI, card, or invoice for enterprise customers

180-day warranty

Every battery replacement is covered for 180 days — parts and labour. If the new battery fails to perform within that window, we replace it free of charge. ISO 9001:2015 certified service centre.

Read the full warranty policy

If it’s not the battery, you don’t pay for the swap

Our 80-point Phonecheck diagnostic runs before any disassembly. If the issue turns out to be elsewhere — charging IC, board fault, software — we tell you, refund the booking, and quote the actual fix. No upsells.

  • Pre-repair diagnostic on every booking
  • Written quote before any work begins
  • 100% refund if mis-diagnosed
  • No part used without your sign-off

What our customers say

4.2 · 704+ Google reviews 4.2 · Justdial
  • The technician arrived punctually at my residence, thoroughly explained the issue, and completed the iPhone 13 battery replacement in about 30 minutes. Seamless and professional.
    Sriram Srinivasan
    Sriram Srinivasan
    iPhone 13 · Battery · Bangalore
    Google
  • These guys worked like magic. Apple said the only fix for my cracked iPad screen was to replace the entire unit — which I refused to believe. iTweak proved them wrong.
    Niranjan Sridhar
    Niranjan Sridhar
    iPad · Screen · Bangalore
    Google
  • Booked a home appointment, the technician came on time and replaced the screen within 30 minutes — working great, no issues. Would recommend to anyone who wants to save money.
    Mukul Kumar
    Doorstep · Screen · Bangalore
    Google
  • Got my Apple Watch battery replaced through iTweak in Bangalore — the entire experience was truly seamless and professional.
    Harshan Kumar
    Harshan Kumar
    Apple Watch · Battery · Bangalore
    Google
  • Quick same-day screen replacement for my iPhone 17 Pro Max. Highly recommend.
    Adithya Sarma
    Adithya Sarma
    iPhone 17 Pro Max · Screen · Bangalore
    Google
  • Best place for iPhone repair — genuine parts at an affordable price. They replaced the back panel of my iPhone 15 and I had it back within 4 hours.
    Rakesh Patel
    Rakesh Patel
    iPhone 15 · Back glass · Bangalore
    Google

Find us

Walk in or book doorstep service at our Bangalore workshop. Free pickup & drop-off across Mumbai, Chennai and anywhere else in India.

FAQ

Cost, warranty, data, AppleCare — the iphone passcode-locked recovery + ios restore questions our techs hear.

  • No — and any shop that tells you they can is lying. Apple's design has no back-door. The only legitimate path is a full restore, which erases data. If you have an iCloud or Finder/iTunes backup, we can restore from that after the wipe so it appears nothing was lost.

  • ₹500–₹1,500 for the iOS restore process (we charge for the bench time, not for 'unlocking'). Free if you do it yourself via Mac/PC — we'll guide you on the call.

  • Activation lock (Apple ID lock) is a different problem and cannot be bypassed. The original Apple ID owner must sign out. We don't claim to bypass this.

  • Only if you have iCloud Backup enabled (Settings → [your name] → iCloud → iCloud Backup). Check icloud.com on a browser if you can — your latest backup date is shown there.

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