Forgot restrictions passcode on iPhone or iPad
i have forgoton restrictions password, how do you reset it?
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iPad 2
i have forgoton restrictions password, how do you reset it?
iPad 2
You posed this question months ago, but never late than never, right? 🙂 I was in your position a few minutes ago, but after vigorous "research" I've found something a bit less radical than restoring your device back to factory settings. The first thing you would need to do is create a backup of your device if you haven't already. After doing so, you need to download a program called 'iBackupBot', it should be the first link on Google when you search the name. After setting up and opening the program, there should be a list in the top left hand corner. Double click on System Files > HomeDomain > Library > Preferences. On the right of the list you just clicked through, there should be a list of files. In the search bar, type com.apple.springboard.plist and double click on said file. A window may pop up asking you to buy the program, just click on 'Cancel' and the desired window should open. In the open window, select the find icon (the binoculars), search for <string>us</string> and under it, there should be a line of code that says </dict>. Click at the end of the code and press enter to open a new line where you are to type <key>SBParentalControlsPIN</key> then type <string>1234</string> on a new line below. When this is complete, save your code and close the window. Make sure that com.apple.springboard.plist is highlighted (if not, click on it once) then click the 'Restore' option. Your device will restart and the code you entered should work.
PS. Instead of '1234', you may enter any four digit code of your choice.
PSS. If your backup is password protected, you need to make a new backup without a password. The program will not allow you to restore with a password protected backup. (I learnt the hard way.)
PSSS. Need I mention that your device must be plugged into your computer?
neville194 wrote:
I want to reset an old iPad to factory settings but can’t remember my restrictions passcode
Follow the steps provided in the Apple recommended post at the top of every page of the very thread you replied to, and numerous other posts in the 63 pages of thread to reset the Screen Time Passcode: (bolded blue text are links to further instructions):
If you forgot your Screen Time passcode, update your device to the latest iOS or iPadOS then reset your passcode. If you can’t update your device, erase it and set it up as new to remove the passcode and choose a new one. Restoring your device from a backup won't remove your passcode.
suhanand wrote:
I forgot the restrictions pass code on my I phone 5
Follow the steps provided in the Apple recommended post at the top of every page of the very thread you replied to, and numerous other posts in the 63 pages of thread to reset the Screen Time Passcode: (bolded blue text are links to further instructions):
If you forgot your Screen Time passcode, update your device to the latest iOS or iPadOS then reset your passcode. If you can’t update your device, erase it and set it up as new to remove the passcode and choose a new one. Restoring your device from a backup won't remove your passcode.
Restore to a backup taken when the code wasn't on the device, or reset the device back to factory defaults
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211021
This link will take you straight to the instructions on how to reset it very easily.
You can copy photos and videos from the Camera Roll album off : Import photos and videos from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
And copy purchases off : File > Devices > Transfer Purchases
Then either restore to a backup (if it was taken when the restrictions code wasn't on the device), or reset it back to factory defaults
Copy the steps in the following link to restore the iPad and remove the restrictions passcode.
If you have a backup made before the passcode was put in place, you can use that to restore the iPad.
If the backup was made after the passcode was put in place, then you won't be able to use it ans the backup will just put the passcode and restrictions back.
See here: Use parental controls on your child's iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support
Erase your iPhone using your home computer with iTunes and do NOT restore from backup. You will have setup your iPhone as new and download your apps and content manually back to your phone.
Use this link --> If you forgot the passcode for your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, or your device is disabled - Apple Support
If you can't remember what you set it to, restore to a backup (if it was taken when the code wasn't on the device), or reset the device back to factory defaults (for both, first copy off anything that you want to keep)
There is no way apple can reset the password.
There won't be, the code is only stored on the device, it's not stored on your account or anywhere else to be able to be reset by them.
If you have a backup taken before you put the code on the phone you can restore to that instead of resetting to factory defaults.
Boci33 wrote:
My iPad iOS 10.3.3 has restriction passcode enabled I do not have this code I tried 1234 does not work. Tried to reset and full reset but it asks for pass code
I do not have backup what can I do The problem started as YouTube was asking for update I deleted and loaded latest app for this device but that does not help
From the Apple recommended post at the top of every page of the very thread you replied to, and numerous other posts in the 62 pages of thread: (bolded blue text are links to further instructions)
If you forgot your Screen Time passcode, update your device to the latest iOS or iPadOS then reset your passcode. If you can’t update your device, erase it and set it up as new to remove the passcode and choose a new one. Restoring your device from a backup won't remove your passcode.
Jayden_Mchnan wrote:
Apple I need help with something with the content privacy restrictions passcode.
From the Apple recommended post at the top of every page of the very thread you replied to, and numerous other posts in the 62 pages of thread: (bolded blue text are links to further instructions):
If you forgot your Screen Time passcode, update your device to the latest iOS or iPadOS then reset your passcode. If you can’t update your device, erase it and set it up as new to remove the passcode and choose a new one. Restoring your device from a backup won't remove your passcode.
Restore to a backup (if it was taken when the code wasn't on the device), or reset the device back to factory defaults - for both, first copy of anything that you want to keep
Restore to a backup (if it was taken when the code wasn't on the device), or reset the device back to factory defaults - for both, first copy of anything that you want to keep
Forgot restrictions passcode on iPhone or iPad