iOS 7 forgot restrictions passcode

Nope, nothing they built-in. You set up a passcode and forgot it. That's all that happened.

Restore the device using the appropriate article: iOS: Forgotten passcode or device disabled after entering wrong ...

Not entirely true. There is something strange going on with this function.

I was locked out of the "restrictions" and used the restore function as described by many here to change the code to 1234. I was able to access the restrictions page with the 1234 and I changed it to "Disable Restrictions"...it required me to enter 1234 one more to to confirm and it worked, but only for about 1 minute. While I was still in the "general" section, in front of my eyes I saw the "Restrictions" go from OFF to ON, without any input from me. I tried to enter the restrictions page with 1234 (which worked just 1 minute earlier mind you), and it was the wrong passcode. I had to do the whole restore crap over again, choosing 1234 as the passcode

This time having just watched it change before my eyes I assumed it was making some connection with Apple or iCloud to reset the Restrictions to ON, I immediately turned on Airplane Mode to prevent it from connecting. I entered the Restrictions sections with 1234. While still in Airplane Mode, I disabled restrictions, and then re-enabled Restrictions using my own passcode (not 1234 of course 🙂). I turned off Airplane mode.

This was two weeks ago and today it is still holding the new passcode I chose and not reseting to something from the cloud. I don't have the urge to try and disable restrictions again as I do not want it to reset to something I do not know, so am content leaving it ON with a passcode I know.

Definitely something strange going on here and Apple should check it out.

I won't be a jerk as you're opting to be but must state that I have no idea who you are nor do you know who I am. I, not you, live my life and know for certain of what my "personal" actions have or have not been.

gilsonmelo,

...just wanted to say thanks for sharing. This worked for me with a slight modification...I changed the 'integer' tag beneath "SBParentalControlsFailedAttempts" to a 'string' tag. It wasn't until this change (after 7 failed attempts) that the backup to consider the "1234" passcode was successful.

Additionally, to anyone having issues after making this change, you may have made the same error that I made...you must delete the "SBParentalControlsCapabilities" key and the entire array immediately beneath (including string tags).

if you forgot your restrictions passcode the way to reset it is you will need

a old iphone. Then go on itunes and back up your iphone ( the one you forgot

the restrictions passcode) then restore it. after reset your old iphone and put your

other iphone's backup in it. Note: put your pictures in your pc's doc's or a folder in your pc.

after setup ur iphone and don't put your apple id on it.Then connect your iphone to the pc and import ur pics

and then copy ur contacts from your old iphone or import ur contacts to your iphone. And there you go.

Hope this works for you 🙂

Thanks sooooo much!!! This worked perfectly with no loss of data. I used it to save my daughter's iPod with all if her apps saved data intact. Thanks again

Gilsonmelo rules! Thanks

Works perfectly as per gilsonmelo.

Just a clarification. The file is located at System Files\HomeDomain\Library\Preferences for iOS 7.0.4

This absolutely worked for me.

One Major Note: When you RESTORE, you are restoring from iTunes using your most recent Backup. iTunes is unaware that we edited the backup file as gilsonmelo noted, but you DO NOT want to restore using iBackupBot; I had it hang/crash too often when I realized we need to Restore from iTunes. This has helped me tremendously.. Now if I could just figure out why my Siri only works (can hear me) when I'm using a headset vs talking directly to the phone.. Anyone know?

Mine was 0000 - maybe that's the generic code? I don't remember setting it.

Lol it is astupid idea it can't work yl3n abookoo

that whats happened to me i desabled my ipad it said that it was done and then it wont turn on

this one worked for me. Thanks a million

I'm trying to wipe my old 4s after upgrading so have no sim and was locked out with this stupid passcode and unable to locate through icloud.. I have reset the 4s through ITunes and now I can't go into the 4s because a sim is required.. so does that mean my 4s has been successfully wiped and I can now sell it without worry about the buyer getting my info? Sorry I'm pretty clueless with this.

Hello Gilson,

I tried all this on my Iphone 7.0.4 but didnt work. 😟 😟 😟

I had restricted my facetime and now the restriction code wont work. here is my spring plist info.

<key>SBParentalControlsBlockTimeIntervalSinceReferenceDate</key>

<real>411706655.42461699</real>

<key>SBParentalControlsBlocked</key>

<false/>

<key>SBParentalControlsEnabled</key>

<true/>

<key>SBParentalControlsFailedAttempts</key>

<integer>25</integer>

<key>SBParentalControlsMCContentRestrictions</key>

<dict>

<key>countryCode</key>

<string>us</string>

</dict>

<key>SBPrototypeSettingsNeedsMigration</key>

<true/>

<key>SBRecentDisplays</key>

<array>

I tried different passcodes and now its asking me to wait 1440 minutes. I did try the date and time tip and kept trying new codes but no luck.

additionally, I tried changing the restrictionpassword plist from another post by MillValleyiMacG5.

Making the following changes (in bold) to the restrictedpassword.plist changed my key to 1234:

...

<dict>

<key>RestrictionsPasswordKey</key>

<data>

IxxWEBikzuZi33zUqCBnAcWAavk=

</data>

<key>RestrictionsPasswordSalt</key>

<data>

aSbUXg==

</data>

</dict>

This must be repetitive but can you please guide me on this as well. Many thanks.

Mina