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iPhone asking for restriction code one never created?

I’m trying to reset my old iPhone back to factory settings but the phone keeps asking me for restriction code?! Something I have never created? Needs urgent help

Posted on Nov 15, 2018 12:38 PM

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Posted on Nov 15, 2018 12:39 PM

If you forget your Restrictions passcode, you'll need to erase your child's device, then set it up as a new device to remove the Restrictions passcode. Restoring your child's device using a backup won't remove the Restrictions passcode.

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iPhone asking for restriction code one never created?

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