Screen time passcode

Screen time is on and I can’t use the App Store. I can’t restore the device because I can’t change my iCloud settings. How can I get the code? I’m running 13.1.3 on an iPhone 6s.

iPhone 6s

Posted on Nov 12, 2019 8:03 AM

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Posted on Nov 12, 2019 9:32 AM

Then you will have to erase the device as instructed. If you restore from a backup made when the code was applied it will just re-apply the code. I know you won't like having to do it that way but if it all one had to do was backup the phone, erase it, then restore the backup the whole idea of a restrictions passcoe would be meaningless and millions of kids would be resetting their devices to get past parental restrictions.

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Nov 12, 2019 9:32 AM in response to HoneyestOne

Then you will have to erase the device as instructed. If you restore from a backup made when the code was applied it will just re-apply the code. I know you won't like having to do it that way but if it all one had to do was backup the phone, erase it, then restore the backup the whole idea of a restrictions passcoe would be meaningless and millions of kids would be resetting their devices to get past parental restrictions.

Nov 12, 2019 8:05 AM in response to HoneyestOne

I am not clear on your actual question. Disable Screen Time or change the settings to enable you to make purchases. If you forgot the passcode:


Click on the link to read what to do "If you forgot the [restrictions or ScreenTime passcode] for your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, or your device is disabled" - http://support.apple.com/HT204306 - You can restore from a backup but that backup has to date from before you set the restrictions/Screen Time passcode.


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