screen time pass code ?

i want to set a limits on y daughter ipad and its asking me for 4 digits screen time pass code. i dont ever remember set it up or having one. I try the 1234 1111 4321etc... it doesn’t work. ive try it at least 20 code. Can someone please show me what to do, I even try to reset the ipad but I cant because i need the pass code. Should I call Apple tech to help me? Thanks for reading and help.

Posted on Mar 28, 2020 4:44 PM

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Posted on Mar 28, 2020 5:08 PM

If you have updated your iPad to iPadOS 13.4, you can now reset your ScreenTime (a.k.a Restrictions) passcode:

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211021


If you have an older model iPad that is running an earlier version of iOS that cannot be updated to iPadOS 13.4, then you’ll have to erase your device and set-up as new. In this situation, you’ll not be able to restore your iCloud/iTunes backup, as doing so would also restore the forgotten passcode.

Settings > General > Reset > Erase All Content & Settings


I hope you find this information to be helpful in resolving the problem.

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Mar 28, 2020 5:08 PM in response to chi332

If you have updated your iPad to iPadOS 13.4, you can now reset your ScreenTime (a.k.a Restrictions) passcode:

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211021


If you have an older model iPad that is running an earlier version of iOS that cannot be updated to iPadOS 13.4, then you’ll have to erase your device and set-up as new. In this situation, you’ll not be able to restore your iCloud/iTunes backup, as doing so would also restore the forgotten passcode.

Settings > General > Reset > Erase All Content & Settings


I hope you find this information to be helpful in resolving the problem.

Mar 28, 2020 5:33 PM in response to LotusPilot

Thank you ! I follow the instruction updated the ipad and got to the forgot pass word, after i verfy , my id and password i got to change a new pass code. Right after i finished changing ,y code I start turning on downtime and its asking me for my code. i enter my code and it said wrong code, I’m confused cause i know what i just enter. After 5 attempts i still didn’t get the code right.

I then did the whole forget password again and it is not taking me to the enter new pass word anymore.

what is wrong?

I am slow with tech but why this is so hard

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