When entering the restrictions passcode, I messed up several times. After realizing the correct passcode, it still did not accept it and counted it as another failed attempt. Furthermore, it told me to try again 60 minutes later. Tried later, but

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When entering the restrictions passcode, I messed up several times. After realizing the correct passcode, it still did not accept it and counted it as another failed attempt. Furthermore, it told me to try again 60 minutes later. Tried later, but

Would appreciate some help please ... I was trying to erase the settings on my iphone 4. It requested the restrictions passcode. I entered it wrong several times, as it came back as # failed attempt. When I finally realized what it was on attempt #6, it still considered it as a failed attempt and came back with a set time to try again. I've tried it four more times at the requested different time intervals (usually 15 minutes or 60 minutes later) and it still doesn't work. What do I need to do to get the iphone to accept the passcode or reset the passcode? Thanks very much for your advice.

iPhone 4, iOS 7.1.2

Posted on Oct 11, 2015 10:33 PM

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Answer 1

sharpest

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Oct 12, 2015 1:28 AM in response to OrangeanApple

Try

If you forgot the passcode for your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, or your device is disabled.

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Answer 2

Oct 12, 2015 1:40 AM in response to sharpest

Thanks for your prompt and helpful response. That's not exactly the answer I was looking for because I did figure out my passcode. but it wouldn't accept it. Likely reason for the device blocking me is that I tried too many times. Anyway, I did some research on apple support's manual links and came across this topic to solve my problem: "Use iTunes to restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod to factory settings When you restore your iOS device or iPod to factory settings, you'll also install the latest version of software. You can then set up your device as new, or restore from a backup." This worked for me.

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