What You Should Know
On the iPhone, go to Settings > General > Reset > Erase All Content and Settings. Create a new password.
Log in to iCloud.com on a computer. Choose Find iPhone > All Devices > the iPhone to be erased > Erase iPhone.
To enter Recovery Mode (as a last resort), connect the iPhone to iTunes and then press Update in the pop-up box. Follow the prompts.
This article will teach you how to reset your Restrictions passcode by deleting the iPhone completely with a Factory Reset, or by utilizing iCloud or Recovery Mode. Another alternative is to look for third-party software capable of revealing the passcode without wiping the iPhone.
How to Reset Restrictions Passcode on an iPhone
If you forget your Restrictions passcode and need to reset it, there is only one definite way: delete your iPhone and start again. To reset your limitations passcode, you may delete your phone using your iPhone, iCloud, or Recovery Mode.
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How to Erase Your iPhone With a Factory Reset
Resetting your iPhone to factory settings will completely wipe it, including the Restrictions passcode. Do this on the device by following these steps:
1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone by tapping it.
2. Go to General.
3. Tap Reset.
4. Tap Erase All Content and Settings and then follow the onscreen instructions.
How to Erase Your iPhone Using iCloud
If you don’t have quick physical access to your iPhone, you may use iCloud to delete it remotely. This function comes in handy if your iPhone is lost or stolen. Here’s what you should do:
1. Log in to iCloud on a computer using the Apple ID associated with the phone you wish to wipe.
2. Choose Find iPhone.
3. Select All Devices at the top of the screen, then select the iPhone to be erased.
4. Choose Erase iPhone and follow the on-screen instructions.
How to Erase Your iPhone Using Recovery Mode
It is also possible to delete an iPhone using Recovery Mode. Recovery Mode is typically used as a last-resort troubleshooting tool. Don’t start with this approach, although it may come in handy in some situations, such as when your operating system fails and other ways fail. This procedure involves the use of iTunes on a computer.
When everything else fails, use Recovery Mode to delete your iPhone by following these steps:
1. By holding down the Sleep/Wake button, you can turn off your iPhone. Hold down the Volume Down button as well on the iPhone 6 and later
2. Obtain a computer with iTunes installed, but do not launch it.
3. The following steps are dependent on the model of your iPhone:
Plug the syncing wire into your iPhone 8 or later. While holding down the Side button, connect the wire to the computer.
Connect the syncing cable to your iPhone 7 series. Hold the Volume Down button when connecting the wire to the computer.
Plug the syncing wire into your iPhone 6S or earlier. Keep the Home button pressed and plug
4. Continue to press the Side, Volume Down, or Home button (depending on your iPhone model) until the Connect to iTunes screen displays.
5. A pop-up box in iTunes offers to Update or Restore the phone. Click Update and then follow the on-screen instructions.
Third-Party Programs That Reset Forgotten Restrictions Passcode
Erasing your iPhone is a drastic method of resetting a lost Restrictions passcode. There may be software that might assist you if you wish to prevent this.
A quick search for software on your chosen search engine should yield a plethora of results. Consider customer feedback, pricing, and if the merchant is trustworthy.
The majority of these tools work in the same way: they search existing backups of your iPhone data on your computer for the Restrictions passcode. Then you may use it to change settings or the passcode on your iPhone. Of course, you must have a backup of your iPhone that includes the passcode.
After Erasing Your iPhone and Resetting Restrictions Passcode
There are a several actions you can do once you’ve wiped your iPhone and reset your Restrictions passcode:
Set up iPhone: Now that your device has been restored to its factory-new condition, you must re-set up your iPhone.
Redownload music and applications: If you have a large collection of music, apps, or other material from the iTunes and App Stores, you may redownload it all for free.
Set a new Restrictions passcode: If you wish to continue using Restrictions, you must create a new passcode. This time, make it a code you’ll remember.
The Difference Between Restrictions and Device Passcodes
On the iPhone, there are two types of passcodes: device passcodes and Restrictions passcodes, and it’s vital to understand how they vary.
Passcode for iPhone
When you wish to use a device, you must enter a device passcode. It’s a security feature that prevents unauthorized users from accessing your device. This is entered on the lock screen (unless you use Touch ID or Face ID).
Passcode Restrictions on iPhone
A Restrictions passcode protects your phone’s Restrictions settings from being modified or deactivated. This is entered in the Restrictions section of the Settings app. It prevents those who shouldn’t be allowed to modify the Restrictions settings (such as children) from doing so.
You set up each passcode separately, so there’s no connection between the two unless you use the same code for both, which you don’t. It’s insecure and makes guessing the Restrictions passcode simple).
FAQ
How can I configure Restrictions on my iPhone?
On an iPhone, go to Settings > Screen Time > turn on Content & Privacy Restrictions.
How can I monitor my iPhone’s Screen Time?
Go to Settings > Screen Time > See All Activity to view your Screen Time. Tap Week or Day to receive an overview of your weekly or daily use.
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