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I’ve managed to get to 9 failed attempts for my screen time (aka restrictions) passcode and am worried failing again for a tenth time will lock or wipe the device.
Is this correct or is that just for the main phone passcode?
iPhone XS
Guess I was lucky, 21st attempt I got it right so all sorted.
Thanks for the replies!
In the end it was a VERY old pin so I suspect screen time must have inherited an old redundant pin I used for restrictions (apparently that can happen) many years ago.
My advice for anyone in a similar position, keep trying until you’ve exhausted all possible codes, just takes some patience since you need to wait an hour between tries once you get to 8.
Oh, and make a note of the ones you’ve tried so you don’t forget and attempt the same one again!
Guess I was lucky, 21st attempt I got it right so all sorted.
Thanks for the replies!
In the end it was a VERY old pin so I suspect screen time must have inherited an old redundant pin I used for restrictions (apparently that can happen) many years ago.
My advice for anyone in a similar position, keep trying until you’ve exhausted all possible codes, just takes some patience since you need to wait an hour between tries once you get to 8.
Oh, and make a note of the ones you’ve tried so you don’t forget and attempt the same one again!
Once a restrictions passcode is forgotten, the iPhone must be erased and set up as new.
How to erase your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
Yes, thanks, but if I have 2/3 other passcodes I could try before I go down that route will I get the chance or will the next failure lock my phone?
Try if you like.
Seems to be okay, am up to 12 now and no wipes/locks.
It sounds like time to erase the iPhone and set it up as new.
Screen time passcode - how many failed attempts are allowed?
