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?
If the passcode to unlock it : Code für Ihr iPhone, iPad oder Ihren iPod touch vergessen oder Ihr Gerät wurde deaktiviert - Apple Support
If the passcode to unlock the phone : Code für Ihr iPhone, iPad oder Ihren iPod touch vergessen oder Ihr Gerät wurde deaktiviert - Apple Support
If the restrictions passcode see above
If you backup to your computer's iTunes they should be. But you should also take your own backup copy of them by copying them over to your computer : https://support.apple.com/kb/HT201302
Unfortunately you cannot. There is no way to recover a restrictions passcode directly on the iPhone without a third party app as that would render the passcode complete pointless.
The only way to remove the passcode is to restore the iPhone.
There are apps out there that claim to be able to read a backup containing the passcode and show it to you. But I have no experience with them, so cannot comment on any of them.
dayofromjackson wrote:
Tell Me Restrictions Code To Turn Off
No can tell you what the restrictions code is. It is set on the device, and only the person who set it know what it is.
If you forgot it, you will need to restore the device to remove it. Follow the steps posted many many times alread7y in the very thread you posted in.
The Restrictions passcode will be included in a backup, irrespective of whether or not you encrypt the backup - you will either need to remember the passcode, restore to a backup taken before you set the code, or reset the iPad back to factory defaults.
If you don't know what your passcode is and you didn't write it down somewhere for easy recall, you cannot find out what it is.
You have to erase your device following the directions in this link using your home computer with iTunes --> If you forgot the passcode for your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, or your device is disabled - Apple Support
The answer to that question has been replied to multiple times in this thread. Find the link to restore your phone to remove it, and then set it up as new without a backup, since the backup contains the passcode.
josefina53 wrote:
I forgot my restrictions passcode and I can’t loge in with face time
Follow the steps provided multiple times already in the very thread you
replied to. Including the Apple recommended post at the top of any of
the thread's 53 pages.
Sakkuimam wrote:
I forget restriction passcode
Follow the steps provided multiple times already in the very thread you
replied to. Including the Apple recommended post at the top of any of
the thread's 53 pages.
Follow the steps here if your device is running iOS 13 or later: If you forgot your Screen Time passcode - Apple Support
Otherwise, you will need to resotre the iPhone to factory to remove the passcode, and you will not be able to use a backup unless it was made before the screen time passcode as put in place.
slickk1234 wrote:
I cannot remember the restrictions passcode to reset my iPad.
Follow the steps here if your device is running iOS 13 or later: If you forgot your Screen Time passcode - Apple Support
Otherwise, you will need to resotre the iPhone to factory to remove the passcode, and you will not be able to use a backup unless it was made before the screen time passcode as put in place.
On iPhone 5s, the restriction passcode cannot be reset. The entire phone has to be erased and NOT set back up from backup.
See this link to learn how to restore your phone, but please remember you cannot set it up from backup when you get back in the phone as that will restore the restrictions passcode which you can't remember.
Click there --> If you forgot the passcode on your iPhone, or your iPhone is disabled - Apple Support
I'm trying to erase all data on an old phone that I want to donate. It's asking for a "restriction passcode." No idea what it is. Is there any way I can reset it so I can clear all my data on the phone?
Goober4585 wrote:
I'm trying to erase all data on an old phone that I want to donate. It's asking for a "restriction passcode." No idea what it is. Is there any way I can reset it so I can clear all my data on the phone?
Follow the steps in the link in the Apple Recommended post in the very thread you replied to.
Or see here:
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.
Forgot restrictions passcode on iPhone or iPad
