HT201485: If you forgot the answers to your Apple ID security questions

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Daisy200

Q: I have a restriction passcode but I dont remember what it is .

what I said is what's on my mind ^

Posted on Sep 16, 2016 7:36 PM

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Q: I have a restriction passcode but I dont remember what it is .

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  • by rccharles,

    rccharles rccharles Sep 17, 2016 9:01 AM in response to Daisy200
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    Sep 17, 2016 9:01 AM in response to Daisy200

    My crystal ball is a little fuzzy.  It's in the shop for repair.  No return date established.

     

    Are you on an iDevice?

     

    Are you talking about the restriction password  on ios?

     

    I seem to recall that you need to restore from a backup that doesn't have the password set.  Seems not optimal.  I guess someone will chime in what the situation is.

     

    Restore to factory settings by loading the latest version of ios that your machine will support:

       1)  Do a full backup of your device if needed.  Twice is best -- cloud and computer.

           https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT203977

     

       2) Three ways of restoring your ipad.  [ as easy as abc ]

       2.a) "You can use iTunes to restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to factory settings and the latest version of iOS."

              http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1414?viewlocale=en_US&locale=en_US

       2.b) Be a little more insistent:  "You can put your iOS device into recovery mode, then restore it using iTunes.:

              http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201263

       3.c) At last resort you could consider DFU (Device Firmware Update).  This could void your warranty.

              http://www.imore.com/tip-put-iphone-ipad-dfu-mode