Finding Restrictions passcodes in IOS 5

My daughter has been playing with her itouch settings and has put on passcode restrictions, however she no longer has any idea what they are! I have tried using a back-up extractor software however it does not give this information in IOS 5 and I cannot access a previous backup. How can I find out or delete these restrictions passcodes. I have tried to restore her itouch however it only gives me the option of the current backup i did just before trying to access this information. I understand this shouldn'e be any easy process or all the kids would just find out their parent's passcodes however there must be some way of restoring to factory settings. She has an itouch 4th Gen running IOS5

If you cannot remember the passcodefor Restrictions, you will need to Restore as New...
Connect the Device to the iTunes library you Usually Sync with, open iTunes, click on the Device tab that appears in the Left side column of iTunes, Select your Device, then go to the Summary Page and click Restore.
If necessary Place the Device into Recovery mode...
See Here
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1808

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Changing restrictions passcode in iOS

In iOS 6 or 7 (or 8), how do I change a restrictions passcode without disabling and then reenabling restrictions causing all of the settings to be reset each time?

Go to Settings > Restrictions, enter the passcode 1234, and then select "Disable Restrictions". When it asks for the passcode, enter 1234 again.
Then, tap "Enable Restrictions", and this time enter the passcode you really want.

I have recently purchased an iPhone 4 off my uncle, he cant remember the restrictions passcode. Any way of me resetting the passcode?

I have recently purchased an iPhone 4 off my uncle, tried to activate my imessages and facetime and its telling me to check the restrictions, but i have a problem as i dont know what the passcode to get onto the restrictions is and neither does my uncle. Any way of me resetting the passcode or anything?

You have to restore the iPhone as a new device not from a backup unless the backup pre-dated the restrictions passcode
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Restrictions passcode on iphone 4 changed by IOS 7.0.2?

I have set a restrictions passcode to both of my daughter's iphones restricting features and functions, one of them being the inability to change account features (like find my iphone - more on that in a moment).
In trying to disable the restrictions temporarily to install some apps, I have discovered that the passcode is no longer the one that I entered and have been locked out of making these changes. The same restrictions passcode does work on my other daughter's iphone. I have tried over a dozen of different lock codes, working around the failed attempt feature by changing the date and time on the device each time, none of them work.
I am guessing that somehow the recent upgrade to ios 7 and then 7.0.2 may have been responsible as the phone lock code changed on 3 of my other ios devices one morning without any rhyme or reason shortly after the first ios 7 upgrade. This is another matter that resolved itself after a few hours. weird thing is that it was the same passcode that is giving me trouble on this device now.
In an attempt to restore the problem phone from a recent backup (dated 9/2013 and preceeding the ios upgrade bs) I was asked to disable the find my iphone feature before it will let me restore from this backup. Unfortunately, since I have set this as a feature on her phone that cannot change without first entering the restrictions passcode I cannot disable this feature at all.
What the heck???
Please help.
Thanks in advance.

Thanks for your prompt reply diesel vdub.
Maybe I wasn't clear that I did not actually forget my passcode although I can understand this being the kneejerk response as this seems to be a popular topic on the forums.
The passcode literally changed to something else.
Since it is a passcode that I use on my other ios devices and I'm the only one authorized to change it, it is my presumption that some other event occurred and all fingers point to the recent ios 7 upgrades especially given the information shared with me by several of my colleagues that the ios 7 upgrade rebooted their devices with a lock code that never existed prior to the upgrade. I should point out that each person is very competent technically.
This is a bug perhaps that will be addressed witn ios 7.0.3??

HT5467 What is the Passcode for Restrictions since the iOS 7 update?

I did not have a passcode on Restrictions before this update. And my passcode for unlocking the iPad is still the same and works fine. I've tried using this passcode on Restrictions and it does not work. I've tried 0000. I've tried every combination I could think of that might be the basic one that the system might have put in there. I don't want to have to wipe my iPad and have to restore everything if I can help it. Since the update put the code on it, I was hoping that Apple can chime in here and tell us what code they put on it. This is an iPad 2.
Also Location Services is OFF and gray out since the update. How do I get access to it to turn it back on? (that is how I found out that Apple put on a restriction passcode...trying to get location services turned on so that "Find My iPad" will work again.
Thank you,
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You should always do a backup prior to an iOS update, and frequently thereafter.
The only option is to wipe the device clean and restore it to factory settings.
Follow the instructions in iOS: How to back up your data and set up your device as a new device http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4137http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4137 to restore the device to factory settings.
Once you have setup the device as a new one, you can then sync it back with your iTunes account and all your music, apps, contacts and any other content sync'ed with iTunes will be loaded on the device. Any content that is stored only on the device and not sync'ed with iTunes, like app logins or data, will be lost during this process. Be forewarned that this is a long process and can take a couple of hours or more to complete. This can be painful, but it is necessarily so to prevent users from working around the security settings. After the restore is complete, you can setup a new Restrictions passcode. Make a note of the passcode to avoid this situation in future.
 Cheers, Tom

IOS 7 forgot restrictions passcode

I have updated to iOS 7. My location services have been disabled and findmyiphone is turned on but with restricted access. However I have forgotten my restrictions pass code so am unable to turn on location services. If I try and restore iphone via iTunes it tells me I have to turn off findmyiphone first. But I can't do this because I have forgotten this restriction passcode.
Totally stuck now. Seems there is no way to reset my phone.
Any ideas?

I'm in the same scenario & it's massively frustrating !
Didn't toggle 'Location Services On' during the iOS7 install and have forgotten my Restrictions PassCode.
Find My iPhone now doesn't show my location & all Location Services are off - argh !
On my 13th attempt at guessing the PassCode and having to wait 60 mins between each entry now. Not frustrating at all, much !!
StephRi0s ... is your solution for the PassCode to unlock the phone, or the one for Restrictions ?
Pretty sure it's the Unlock Phone code as the Restrictions Code is built into the backup ... so on a RestoreFrom Backup - it's still there. Anyone else think this ?
Other thoughts / help ? Please !

HT5624 how do i change or find my restrictions passcode if I don't remember it?

How do I change(or find) my restrictions passcode if I forgot it?

Hi, klittle24.
Thank you for visiting Apple Support Communities.
If you lose or forget a restriction passcode, you will need to perform a factory restore to remove it. Make sure to import your photos and manually backup your device prior to processing these steps.
iOS: Importing personal photos and videos from iOS devices to your computer
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4083
iOS: How to back up and restore your content
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1766
iOS: Understanding Restrictions (parental controls)
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4213
iTunes: Restoring iOS software
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1414
Cheers,
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Restriction passcode that was never set, IOS 7.0.6 Latest update

Well this is certainly frustrating. I recently updated IOS to 7.0.6 on my iphone 4g. First I noticed my screen was locked to vertical.
When I went to change this I came along my restrictions, and noticed a restriction passcode was set. I never had this locked, I have tried every set of numbers I usually set to ...sadly with no results and longer wait time.
I searched the forums and got discouraged. Reset to factory settings or to latest back-up. Latest back-up would be great, if you didn't back it up when passcode restriction was on, which then means you have to do a factory reset.
From now on I am going to configure my new iphone device with calendars, contacts, & notes with a more reliable source, like my laptop or computer. Completely tired of these issues of having my information for ransom, with the possibility of it being lost for good.
To solve my problem, my idea is to look around the forums on how to transer all my contacts, notes, and calendars to a different platform other than iphone.
Any help on this would be great.
I have a MacBook Pro, ipad air, and the last MacPro tower. I thought I was ingenious when I set all my contacts, notes, and calendars across all devices under same Apple ID. (mail, account, and other stuff was under device apple id, I just kept the same ID as phone for 3 mentioned above).
It was a good idea in theory, but there is something buggy with the contacts, and now this restrictions passcodes. I will remember in the future for any ipad, or iphone to have it synched with an account that is reliable, especially for these apps.
I'm due for a new iphone, wondering if that will quick fix the first problem, not sure if my solution above is even a reasonable solution. So any help would be great.

Pardriver wrote:
The screen cracked and I replaced it.
iPhones are not user servicable.
Take the device to a competent repair person.

I have an ipad with the ios7 update, but I forgot my restrictions passcode. And i can't restore because my "find my ipod" is on. But i also can't do anything because i don't have an icloud for this device. What can i do?!!

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Place the iOS device in Recovery Mode and then connect to your computer and restore via iTunes. The iPod will be erased.
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If you restore from iCloud backup the apps will be automatically downloaded. If you restore from iTunes backup the apps and music have to be in the iTunes library since synced media like apps and music are not included in the backup of the iOS device that iTunes makes.
You can redownload most iTunes purchases by:
Downloading past purchases from the App Store, iBookstore, and iTunes Store
If problem what happens or does not happen and when in the instructions? When you successfully get the iPod in recovery mode and connect to computer iTunes should say it found an iPod in recovery mode.

I need to restore iPhone but it won't let me until I turn off "Find my iPhone". I can't turn that off because of the restrictions passcode.   Please help

I have a restrictions passcode on my son's phone.   I had recently changed the code and now what I thought was the new code, isn't working.
I need to restore the phone, but it won't let me until I turn off "Find my iPhone."   I can't turn that off without a passcode.
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Forgot passcode for your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, or your device is disabled - Apple Support
You'll need to use the instructions in the link above to put it in recovery mode.

HT4137 Please I don't remember the restriction passcode on my ipad 2 running ios 7.1. Please any help to reset it because I don't want to loose my documents?????

Please I don't remember the restriction passcode on my ipad 2 running ios 7.1. Please any help to reset it because I don't want to loose my documents?????

The only option is to wipe the device clean and restore it to factory settings. Hope you have a backup.
Follow the instructions in iOS: How to back up your data and set up your device as a new device http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4137 to restore the device to factory settings.
Once you have setup the device as a new one, you can then sync it back with your iTunes account and all your music, apps, contacts and any other content sync'ed with iTunes will be loaded on the device. Any content that is stored only on the device and not sync'ed with iTunes, like app logins or data, will be lost during this process. Be forewarned that this is a long process and can take a couple of hours or more to complete. This can be painful, but it is necessarily so to prevent users from working around the security settings. After the restore is complete, you can setup a new Restrictions passcode. Make a note of the passcode to avoid this situation in future.
 Cheers, Tom

Finding my restriction passcode on ipad mini

I have a ipad mini and I don't know my restrictions passcode is so is there a way to figure it what it is without resetting your ipad mini

Not without some third party app that lets you see the contents of the iPad. You can't find it on the iPad itself anywhere.
An app like these two may work. Then you need to know how to find the file in the directory.
http://www.iphoneexplorer.net/
http://www.macroplant.com/iexplorer/
Look at the first few discussions in this Google search for more help in finding the code in the file system.
https://www.google.com/search?q=resetting%20restrictions%20Passcode
If you are not successful with any of this, you have to restore the device as new - unless you have a backup that does not include the Passcode in which case you can restore from that backup to remove the Passcode.

HT204396 I forgot my in app restriction passcode, how do I find it

Sorry for asking but I forgot my restriction code and I don't know how to find it. Can you help me.

To remove a forgotten Restrictions passcode you will need to either...
1) Restore the Device as New... See Section 6 here...
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4137
OR...
2) From a Backup created Before the Restrictions Code was set....
Restore from Backup > http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1766

HT1766 iPod 4th Gen running ios 6.1.5 how to remove restrictions passcode

One of the kids has accidentally input a "Restricitons" passcode on this iPod.
I have done a factory reset and back up from iTunes but this hasn't worked at removing the RESTRICTIONS.
I'm now at hourly guesses to try and randomly work out the code but this will take a lifetime!
Suggestions please - and they need to be for a non-techy.
It is set to sync to iTunes via cable.

Forgotten RESTRICTIONS Passcode
- Restore from a backup that was make before you added the Restrictions passcode. If you restore from a backup made with the Restrictions passcode the Restrictions passcode is also restored. Place the iOS device in Recovery Mode if necessary to allow the restore.
- Restore to factory settings/new iPod. . Place the iOS device in Recovery Mode if necessary to allow the restore.
- If you are up to file manipulation see the following but it may not work for iOS 6.1.3 or iOS 7
How to reset forgotten Restrictions...: Apple Support Communities
- How to Recover Restrictions Forgotten iPhone Restrictions Passcode | The iPhone and iPad Blog

Updated to iOS 7.0.4. Now a restrictions passcode has been set, not by me. How can this be fixed without resorting to factory restore?

Updated to iOS 7.0.4. Now a restrictions passcode has been set, not by me. How can this be fixed without resorting to factory restore?

Hi Mullan13,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities. Restoring your device is the solution for this issue, but if a backup was made you can also use that after the restore. This article provides details on how to go about this:
iOS: Forgotten passcode or device disabled after entering wrong passcode
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1212
I realize it may not be the solution you were seeking but you should be back on track after performing these steps.
Cheers,
- Ari

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