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How to reset forgotten Restrictions password with iPhone restore?

Hi,

I set restrictions on my iphone to disable in-app purchases so that my children don't rack up a bill on my account. Unfortunately I've forgotten the password and now I need an in-app purchase for CoPilot navigation app.

Can I reset my iPhone and then restore from a backup to clear the restrictions password? If so, is there a step by step guide to do this? Much appreciate any help.

Boz

iPhone 3GS, iOS 4, Windows 7 (rocks)

Posted on Nov 30, 2010 9:49 AM

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Apr 4, 2014 3:47 PM in response to jjkboswell

I'm getting -37 error, and i found out that's why i need to disable "find my iphone", BUT, i can't do this because one of my restrictions - wich i don't remember the fu***ing password - it's just to don't allow to disable "find my iphone"... so, what do i do? any suggestions??


i don't care about loosing all my stuff and data, i just want to get access to my iphone =/


thanks!!

Apr 4, 2014 4:33 PM in response to brunobos

You will have to remember your Apple ID password or reset it. There is no way around this; it is the antitheft feature of iOS 7 (and there is a bill in the US congress to require all phones to have this feature).


If you don't remember your Apple ID pasword (which is strange, because you needed it to post to this forum) go to https://iforgot.apple.com and try one of the several methods for resetting your password.

Apr 4, 2014 4:48 PM in response to Lawrence Finch

I do remember my Apple ID password.


I'm talking about the 4-digit restriction code, the one that you access in Settings > General > Restrictions

AND, inside this area, we have the option to restrict the "Find My iPhone" option for disable it. So that is my problem, for my own safety, I restricted this option and some others, as delete apps, camera, etc.


So I am stuck now, because "Find my iPhone" option is enabled, and i can't disable it, because i just don't remember my 4-digit restriction code.

How to reset forgotten Restrictions password with iPhone restore?

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