Forgotten passcode for family sharing
I have forgotten my passcode for family sharing so I can’t adjust my child’s screen time or any permissions. I am now on failed attempt 8 to remember it. Is there a way to reset it?
iPhone SE, iOS 12
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I have forgotten my passcode for family sharing so I can’t adjust my child’s screen time or any permissions. I am now on failed attempt 8 to remember it. Is there a way to reset it?
iPhone SE, iOS 12
From the article below.
To change or turn off the passcode on your child's device, tap Settings > Screen Time > [your child's name]. Then tap Change Screen Time Passcode or Turn Off Screen Time Passcode, and authenticate the change with Face ID, Touch ID, or your device passcode.
If that won't work, you will need to restore the device to factory settings. Do not restore from a backup made when the Screen Time code was active.
From the article below.
To change or turn off the passcode on your child's device, tap Settings > Screen Time > [your child's name]. Then tap Change Screen Time Passcode or Turn Off Screen Time Passcode, and authenticate the change with Face ID, Touch ID, or your device passcode.
If that won't work, you will need to restore the device to factory settings. Do not restore from a backup made when the Screen Time code was active.
Thanks. I realised after your explanation that my passcode was switched off. Once I set that again I was able to change it in the way you said. 👍
You are welcome.
Forgotten passcode for family sharing