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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May 3, 2016 5:44 AM in response to Grant Greene

You only get 8 tries. I'm completely bewildered as to what the code could be because frankly I don't remember ever setting a restrictions code and I tried both of the 4 digit codes I regularly use. I simply cannot remember the code and I am the owner of the device and I'm the one trying to get in SO there SHOULD be a way to bypass the restriction for HUMAN flaws like this like not freaking remembering a code. You get few chances to guess.

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