Forgot restrictions passcode on iPhone or iPad
i have forgoton restrictions password, how do you reset it?
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Restore to a backup taken when the code wasn't on the device, or reset the device back to factory defaults
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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?
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You find it by remembering it. If you can't remember it you either restore to a backup that was taken when the code wasn't on the device, or you reset the device back to factory defaults.
sheelyfrombrooklyn wrote:
Hi I forgot my restriction passcode
You will need to restore your phone back to factory state.
Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod to factory settings - Apple Support
Restore to a backup that was taken when the code wasn't on the device, or reset the device back to factory defaults.
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.
You either remember it, or try restoring to a backup taken before you set it, or reset the device back to factory defaults.
You either remember it, try restoring to a backup taken before you set it, or reset the device back to factory defaults.
Read the thread. The answer has been posted multiple times. You will need to put the device into Recovery Mode and restore it, then set it up as new. You cannot use your backup.
if you forgot your restrictions passcode you can turn off screen-time completely and then the passcode will be deleted. You can then turn it back on and create a new restriction code
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Forgotten Restrictions Passcode Help
iPad,iPod,iPod Touch Recovery Mode
You will need to restore your device as New to remove a Restrictions passcode. Go through the normal process to restore your device, but when you see the options to restore as New or from a backup, be sure to choose New.
You can restore from a backup if you have one from BEFORE you set the restrictions passcode.
Also, see iTunes- Restoring iOS software.
If you have a back up of your iPad before you put on the restrictions passcode try restoring that back up from iTunes on your computer and that should fix it.
if you don’t have a back up of it you can erase it and set up as a new iPad or just try random codes every few hours if you don’t want to lose any data
I had this same problem and contacted apple support. To make this brief, he informed me to restore my iPhone as a new phone which will lose EVERYTHING!! There is no way apple can reset the password. This ***** and needs to be another way.
The only solution I crossed was to go to Find My/ Find My iPhone/iPad on another device and click erase. Make sure to back up your device first, or all information will be lost. If you don’t have another device, click on your device on Find My and click erase. Due to the fact that I never did this, I cannot assure you that it will work. I was able to restore my iPad once I erased it. I hope this is helpful!
Forgot restrictions passcode on iPhone or iPad