How do I reset a forgotten Screen Time password without the 'Forgot passcode' option?

My brother put in a screen time password and he forgot, im trying to change the password but nothing works


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Original Title: I do not have the option to click forgot passcode when trying to reset my screentime password



iPhone XR, iOS 18

Posted on Jun 9, 2025 2:11 AM

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Posted on Jun 9, 2025 5:50 AM

The short answer is, you don't.


The long answer is, you will have to erase your phone and set it up as a new device. You can sign into your Apple account to sync your data, but you can NOT restore from a backup made after screen time was turned on. if you do, you will land right back where you started.

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Jun 9, 2025 5:50 AM in response to 53AG53

The short answer is, you don't.


The long answer is, you will have to erase your phone and set it up as a new device. You can sign into your Apple account to sync your data, but you can NOT restore from a backup made after screen time was turned on. if you do, you will land right back where you started.

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