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Tall21 Author

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How do I get my restrictions code I can't remember

Restriction passcode

iPad, iOS 10

Posted on Oct 22, 2024 10:21 AM

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LotusPilot

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Posted on Oct 22, 2024 10:45 AM

If you have forgotten the Restrictions (later known as ScreenTime) passcode, the procedures outlined within this link should resolve the problem:

If you forgot your Screen Time passcode - Apple Support

If your iPad is capable of supporting iPadOS 13.x or later, you should update to the most current version before attempting to resolve a forgotten ScreenTime passcode. The most recent iPadOS updates have introduced a new mechanism whereby a forgotten ScreenTime passcode can be reset without wiping the iPad.

To reset a forgotten ScreenTime passcode on older versions of iOS/iPadOS, the iPad must be complete reset “as new”, losing all locally stored data:

Settings > General > Reset > Erase All Content & Settings

In this situation, you’ll not be able to restore your data from an iCloud or iTunes backup - as the forgotten passcode is integral to the backup.

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