A video circulated on TikTok showing how an iPhone was unlocked without hands. In this article, we’ll explain how to do that (and why you shouldn’t).
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You can use many functions on your iPhone without touching the device. This is how the TikTokker shared hardreset.info a fun way to unlock your iPhone without using your hands.
That may seem like the ideal party trick, but it can do more damage than you initially think. In this article you can read how to set it up and then why you actually use it not has to do.

TikTok: Unlock your iPhone without hands
This iPhone tip can be set via a special function that allows you to make voice commands. The special command then virtually ‘taps’ on the screen when you say the voice command. Below you will find step-by-step how to set it up:
How to unlock iPhone without hands (with a voice command)
- Open the Settings app;
- Tap ‘Accessibility’;
- Scroll down and tap Voice Control. If you’ve never opened this menu before, tap ‘Configure Voice Control’ first;
- Tap ‘Edit commands’;
- There you will find ‘Create new command…’, tap on this;
- Under the heading ‘Phrase’, type the words that your iPhone needs to recognize to unlock your iPhone without hands;
- Tap ‘Task’;
- Select ‘Perform Custom Gesture’ and choose exactly the spots and order on your touchscreen that match the number code you set on your lockscreen;
- Tap ‘save’ and you can unlock your iPhone without hands by saying the voice command.

Why You Shouldn’t Unlock Your iPhone Without Hands
Now you’re probably wondering why late iPhoned see this tip and then tell them not to do it? Simply because it is very cool and you can also come up with many more useful functions with this technique!
Still, it is not wise to set the above trick for a few reasons. First off, it’s not the best way to keep your iPhone safe. Anyone who knows the phrase can unlock your iPhone. In addition, this also ensures that your password is visible.
In addition, this trick by Face ID is virtually unnecessary. The face scanner is basically already a safe way to open your phone without hands. Then why take those security risks? In general, this trick is more risky than it is functional. So don’t.
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