My screentime passcode changed itself

Kan12 wrote:

I did try to change it using my apple account. But i didnt provide my id apple when i first create the passcode so it just count my attempt to change the passcode as a false screentime passcode attempt

Without your ID to recover it, your way out is to create a backup then DFU the phone in Recovery Mode.

You cannot simply erase the phone because it demands screen time passcode.

If you restore the backup and screen time is still locked you will have to DFU and start from scratch. How you manage data recovery will depend on where you saved it.

Backup https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/iphone/iph3ecf67d29/ios

Recovery mode https://support.apple.com/en-gb/118106

Restore backup https://support.apple.com/en-gb/118105

If you don't have a Mac or PC or you are nervous about these drastic measures then borrow one or contact Apple Support

The phone is not capable of changing your ScreenTime Passcode. See if this helps you --> https://support.apple.com/en-us/102677

OK.......then contact Apple Support for help. If you're in the US, you can call them at: 800-MY-APPLE. You can visit your Apple Store Genius Bar for in-person help as well or tap the Support button at the bottom of this page.

I assure you, the device didn't change the passcode on its own, but you can try reseting it again and writing it down this time.

This exact thing happened to me this week - set the screen time password, noted it down (it is one I reuse so didn't even need to do that) and then when using it the next day, it did not work. I can assure you I set it as the code I noted. Can't reset it because I apparently did not set a separate Apple ID up for resetting the code.

Fitzy_12 wrote:

This exact thing happened to me this week - set the screen time password, noted it down (it is one I reuse so didn't even need to do that) and then when using it the next day, it did not work. I can assure you I set it as the code I noted. Can't reset it because I apparently did not set a separate Apple ID up for resetting the code.

Seperate ID? No, you use your own iD and password, pr for stealth someone else's. However if you spell either ID or password incorrectly, it simply doesnt save and you are into the Recovery Mode wipe method.

Basically stay away from Screen Time or be prepared for disaster eventually,

Fitzy_12 wrote:

This exact thing happened to me this week - set the screen time password, noted it down (it is one I reuse so didn't even need to do that)

FYI, reusing passwords is a very poor security practice.