How can I unlock my iPhone 12 with a cracked screen?

I have an old iPhone 12 that I need to access to turn off Find My iPhone so I can erase it. The crack on the screen is on the lower portion of the left, and it does not recognize when I "tap" the screen in that area (which is the keyboard), so I cannot fully unlock my phone. Is there a workaround? If I work with it, I can access some apps, but it is still technically locked. I don't want to replace screen because it cost over $200 and I have a newer model I use daily.


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Original Title: Cracked screen - cannot enter password to unlock

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Posted on Jul 8, 2025 6:11 AM

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How can I unlock my iPhone 12 with a cracked screen?

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