what if I forgot my screentime passcode but, it doesn't ask if "I've forgotten my passcode" how do I reset it?

What if my phone doesn't ask me if "I've forgotten my passcode" then how do I reset the passcode if there even is away?


iPhone 5s, iOS 12

Posted on Jul 13, 2021 7:48 AM

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Posted on Jul 13, 2021 8:01 AM

If you have forgotten the Screen Time passcode and you do not see a link to reset it, the only way for you to remove that passcode is to use a computer as SravanKrA has stated and you must restore your iPhone to remove it. You cannot restore a backup, as the backup contains that passcode and you would only put it right back on the phone. You will have to set the iPhone up as new.

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Jul 13, 2021 8:01 AM in response to CarlosBeastis

If you have forgotten the Screen Time passcode and you do not see a link to reset it, the only way for you to remove that passcode is to use a computer as SravanKrA has stated and you must restore your iPhone to remove it. You cannot restore a backup, as the backup contains that passcode and you would only put it right back on the phone. You will have to set the iPhone up as new.

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