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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Jan 13, 2013 3:47 PM in response to jjkboswell

MY LIST IS :

y>SBLastRotationLockedOrientation</key>

<integer>1</integer>

<key>SBLastSystemVersion</key>

<string>10A523</string>

<key>SBParentalControlsBlockTimeIntervalSinceReferenceDate</key>

<real>379815514.47149903</real>

<key>SBParentalControlsBlocked</key>

<false/>

<key>SBParentalControlsEnabled</key>

<true/>

<key>SBParentalControlsFailedAttempts</key>

<integer>30</integer>

<key>SBParentalControlsMCContentRestrictions</key>

<dict>

<key>countryCode</key>

<string>us</string>

</dict>

<key>SBRecentDisplays</key>

<array>




and i ddnt see Parental Control , what i must do > please Help . ( iphone 4s ios 6 )

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Jan 14, 2013 12:47 PM in response to jjkboswell

i do that but i get a error with Itunes :

the back up is crrupted with restore ...


Now this is my list




<key>SBParentalControlsBlocked</key>

<false/>

<key>SBParentalControlsEnabled</key>

<false/>

<key>SBParentalControlsFailedAttempts</key>

<integer>0</integer>

<key>SBParentalControlsMCContentRestrictions</key>

<dict>

<key>countryCode</key>

<string>us</string>

</dict>

<key>SBParentalControlsPIN</key>

<string>1234</string>

<key>SBRecentDisplays</key>

<array>


Whats the wrong ? 😟

Jan 14, 2013 12:51 PM in response to Tomjr260

i tried that but when restoring in itunes in 99% get an error :

cant restore from back up because back up file crrupted with restore file 😟

what i must do ?


Now its my List as you say :




<key>SBParentalControlsBlocked</key>

<false/>

<key>SBParentalControlsEnabled</key>

<false/>

<key>SBParentalControlsFailedAttempts</key>

<integer>0</integer>

<key>SBParentalControlsMCContentRestrictions</key>

<dict>

<key>countryCode</key>

<string>us</string>

</dict>

<key>SBParentalControlsPIN</key>

<string>1234</string>

<key>SBRecentDisplays</key>

<array>


Thanks for support 🙂

Jan 14, 2013 4:57 PM in response to jjkboswell

I had the same issue today after trying to set restrictions to keep my son from deleting apps. After two restores I figured out that I had to go back to a restore point prior to me setting the password. I went back to the date I got my phone. All restrictions were disabled at that point. I enabled them again with a password I'll remember (I hope) and just restored to today's backup point. Think it worked but we'll see.

Jan 15, 2013 7:01 AM in response to jjkboswell

In order to change the passcode for the restrictions, you must add the string

<key>SBParentalControlsPIN</key>

<string>1234</string>


to the text. It will change the PIN to 1234. Then if you remove that string after syncing your backup and making your edits, it will set the passcode back to what it was before you added the <key>. It is a thousand times easier to make this edit in X-Code's Plist viewer, but it can be done in TextEdit or any other code editor by entering the string. There is alot of syncing to be done here, however it is the only way to edit the PIN without knowing it or Jailbreaking.

Jan 15, 2013 8:47 AM in response to Tomjr260

I am definitely missing something here...tried the exact steps and triple checked the edited file, all looks fine. when i do a restore, i get the "restore in progress" on my iphone and then i get a dialog box on the ibackupbot application and the error message it "errror occured, error code-1". i have iphone4 with ios 6.0.1. appreciate any help.

Jan 15, 2013 1:37 PM in response to jjkboswell

I am having the same problem as bvvasu - edited the files, double checked everything - tried restoring from both ITunes and from iBackbot (on separate occasions)... I also get the "restore in progress" on the ipod and then i get a dialog box on the ibackupbot application and the error message it "errror occured, error code-1". We have 2 ipod 4th generations using 6.0.1 and an older Mac running OS 10.5.8. I thought I knew the restrictions passcode but after 13 attempts on each ipod and numberous restorations from backups am afraid I may end up restoring but the kids will loose all their info, right? - wipes the slate completely clean and it's like a new ipod? no apps, no history etc? any help appreciated...

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