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i need to restart my device and reset everything but i cant do it because they are resquesting for restriction passcode and i was not the one that put it there.please how do i get rid of the passcode or how can i remove it
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Earlier iPhone models
You will have to force the phone into recovery mode and restore ios using your computer.
You will then have to set it up as a new phone. Do NOT restore a backup. The restriction settings are contained in the backup.
You will have to force the phone into recovery mode and restore ios using your computer.
You will then have to set it up as a new phone. Do NOT restore a backup. The restriction settings are contained in the backup.
It's been set in Settings > Screen Time > toggle on Content & Privacy Restrictions. It prevents changing the Restrictions settings (i.e. kids) from accessing the settings. The only option is to reset the iPhone.
Use parental controls on your child's iPhone, iPad and iPod touch – Apple Support
You can also contact Apple Support and let them guide you
If you forgot your iPhone passcode - Apple Support (English)
there is no way for me to reset my phone even with screen time because of the passcode restriction. please help me here, what are the alternatives for crying outloud
What's my iPhone restriction code?
