I have forgotten the password for restrictions on my phone
I have forgotten the password for restrictions on my phone. How do I reset it?
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I have forgotten the password for restrictions on my phone. How do I reset it?
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 UNLESS your backup was created BEFORE the screen time passcode was created.
If you have updated to iOS 14/15.x then follow these instructions ➔ If you forgot your Screen Time passcode - Apple Support
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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 UNLESS your backup was created BEFORE the screen time passcode was created.
If you have updated to iOS 14/15.x then follow these instructions ➔ If you forgot your Screen Time passcode - Apple Support
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"I have forgotten the password for restrictions on my phone. How do I reset it?"
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Hold it Right There!
Enter the passcode incorrectly too many times, and you'd likely be locked out for good. So, hold it right there, and refer to this link: If you Forgot the Passcode on your iPad, or your iPad is Disabled - Apple Support. It would be the one you've always entered. If you do not know it, then look for it in a location you may have stored it in.
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Contact Apple support:
If you cannot get the above link to work, then contact Apple Support.
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Why the Wait:
Phone calls are taking a bit to go through at the moment, due to lots of calls. With the Coronavirus Pandemic, many are at home at the moment, with much time on their hands to contact Apple. So, just stay on the line, and you will get through :)
I have forgotten the password for restrictions on my phone