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How to reset restrictions passcode without computer

How can I reset my restrictions/screen time password without a computer? I don’t have a computer but I can’t figure out my restrictions password. Any help?

iPhone 6

Posted on Sep 16, 2019 5:59 PM

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Posted on Sep 16, 2019 7:54 PM

You can try this tip but there has been recent discussion if this method actually works. If it does for you then please tell us.


Mar 2018 - Possible (unverified) tip on recovering from a disabled state if you have no access to a computer but do have access to another mobile device and a recent backup - https://discussions.apple.com/message/33099578#message33099578 - Use Find My iPhone app or computer web browser https://www.icloud.com/find login to erase disabled device and then restore the device from its backup. More at iCloud: Erase your device with Find My iPhone - https://support.apple.com/kb/ph2701?locale=en_US


If you forgot the restrictions or ScreenTime passcode you can restore from a backup but that backup has to date from before you set the restrictions/Screen Time passcode


If it does not work, go to an Apple Store or someplace with a computer.

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Sep 16, 2019 7:54 PM in response to FluffyKitty1414

You can try this tip but there has been recent discussion if this method actually works. If it does for you then please tell us.


Mar 2018 - Possible (unverified) tip on recovering from a disabled state if you have no access to a computer but do have access to another mobile device and a recent backup - https://discussions.apple.com/message/33099578#message33099578 - Use Find My iPhone app or computer web browser https://www.icloud.com/find login to erase disabled device and then restore the device from its backup. More at iCloud: Erase your device with Find My iPhone - https://support.apple.com/kb/ph2701?locale=en_US


If you forgot the restrictions or ScreenTime passcode you can restore from a backup but that backup has to date from before you set the restrictions/Screen Time passcode


If it does not work, go to an Apple Store or someplace with a computer.

How to reset restrictions passcode without computer

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