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Screen time passcode

I see there is now an option to change screen time passcode if it’s forgotten by using your Apple IID. Does not work, Just goes round in circles!

iPhone 8, 13

Posted on Sep 4, 2020 11:13 PM

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Posted on Sep 4, 2020 11:15 PM

If you can't remember a restrictions passcode that you set on a previous version of iOS, or you forgot your Screen Time passcode, then you need to erase your device, then set it up as a new device to ➔ How to remove the passcode. Restoring your device from a backup won't remove your passcode.


If you have updated to 13.6 then follow these instructions ➔ If you forgot your Screen Time passcode - Apple Support


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Sep 4, 2020 11:15 PM in response to Hove_Actually

If you can't remember a restrictions passcode that you set on a previous version of iOS, or you forgot your Screen Time passcode, then you need to erase your device, then set it up as a new device to ➔ How to remove the passcode. Restoring your device from a backup won't remove your passcode.


If you have updated to 13.6 then follow these instructions ➔ If you forgot your Screen Time passcode - Apple Support


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