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?
You will need to restore your phone as new, as has been explained repeatedly in this thread:
How to use parental controls on your child's iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support
Use recovery mode and your computer's iTunes, see partway down this page for instructions : If you forgot the passcode for your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, or your device is disabled - Apple Support
I found also another solution which worked for me (not sure if it's listed on this Support Thread 😉 ) The only thing is , you need 2 ipod : 1 with the problem (which has the forgotten Restriction Passcode) + The other Device with Restriction passcode disabled.
1- Backup the IPad / Ipod which don't have the "Restriction Passcode" using Itune,
2- Then restore the above backup on the Ipod/Ipad which has the "Restriction passcode"
Once completed, you will have the exact same image on both and the restriction will be removed 🙂
PS: Both Devices should have the same level of OS ver.
- Hope this helps.
cheers
AW
jeannie141 wrote:
Hi! I am looking through all the post and I am not seeing how to get or reset restrictions passcode. For what I read apple says you have to erase the entire phone. Is this what you did to reset the passcode??
You cannot reset the passcode. You have to restore the phone.
anasfrommahasamund wrote:
I have forgotten my restriction passcode what to do
To quote the post immediately above yours, "You either remember it, restore to a backup that was taken when the code wasn't on the phone, or reset the phone back to factory defaults."
What happens when you try to access them ? Do the apps show in the device's homescreen (if they do you haven't hidden them via Restrictions) ?
Do I need to restore the phone?
If you've forgotten the Restrictions passcode you would need to restore to a backup taken when the code wasn't on the phone (or reset the phone back to factory defaults).
If someone restores their device from backup when they have forgotten their restriction passcode, yes, restoring from backup will put them right back where they started, meaning they still will need to know the restrictions passcode, which of course, they don't. The ONLY way to get out of such a situation is to use the link posted multiple times and erase the device using iTunes. They'll have to manually add their data back.
I doubt it, since the older iOS does not have Screen Time, you would have to go back to the Restrictions passcode issue, which of course requires a full restore to factory and not using the backup to restore. I'm sorry I did not pay enough attention to the model the poster referenced.
Vicwat7 wrote:
How can I change my restrictions code
Follow the steps in the link in the Apple Recommended post in the very thread you replied to.
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201304
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.
download 'Find My iPhone'.... Sign in to to your apple account and then click 'erase iPhone'...
See previous replies - if you have a backup taken when the code wasn't on the device you can restore to that, otherwise reset the device back to factory defaults
Follow the instructions already posted, if you have a backup taken when the code wasn't on the device you can restore to that, if you don't reset the device back to factory defaults
Restore to a backup if it was taken when the code wasn’t on the phone, or reset the phone back to factory defaults
Restore to a backup taken when the code wasn't on the device, or reset the device back to factory defaults
Forgot restrictions passcode on iPhone or iPad
