On these devices, both the escalating time delays after the entry of an invalid passcode at the Lock screen and the optional setting to wipe the device after 10 unsuccessful attempts are enforced in software by iOS. While newer devices (the iPhone 5s and subsequent models) rely on a hardware coprocessor to slow down attacks, 32-bit devices such as the iPhone 5 and 5c are not equipped with Secure Enclave. Unlocking the iPhone 5 and iPhone 5c at maximum speedĪpple implements strong protection to defend its devices against brute force attacks. In this guide, we’ll demonstrate how to unlock and image the iPhone 5 and 5c devices. All you need is iOS Forensic Toolkit, a Mac computer, and a USB-A to Lightning cable. Our unlock method is decidedly software-only it does not require soldering, disassembling, or buying extra hardware. Our method supports two legacy iPhone models, the iPhone 5 and 5c, and requires no additional hardware except a Mac computer. In Elcomsoft iOS Forensic Toolkit 6.40, we are introducing the ability to unlock encrypted iPhones protected with an unknown screen lock passcode. No soldering, disassembly or extra hardware required. The software-based unlock brute-forces 4-digit and 6-digit screen lock PINs. Elcomsoft iOS Forensic Toolkit 6.40 adds major functionality, enabling passcode unlock for iPhone 5 and iPhone 5c devices.