How can I reset my screen password if I forgot my screen password?

Update the IOS software and the screen password changed. How do I figure out the new password?

iPhone 8 Plus, iOS 14

Posted on Oct 31, 2021 5:01 PM

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Posted on Oct 31, 2021 5:08 PM

See→If you forgot your Screen Time passcode - Apple Support or watch this video:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vFLGE7et_w&feature=youtu.be


If it doesn’t work (it won’t if you didn’t set up a recovery Apple ID) you will have to restore the phone to factory settings and set it up as a new phone.


And no, updating iOS will never change the screen time passcode.

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Oct 31, 2021 5:08 PM in response to Lucyhug

See→If you forgot your Screen Time passcode - Apple Support or watch this video:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vFLGE7et_w&feature=youtu.be


If it doesn’t work (it won’t if you didn’t set up a recovery Apple ID) you will have to restore the phone to factory settings and set it up as a new phone.


And no, updating iOS will never change the screen time passcode.

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