I recently upgraded to iPhone 5 and want to pass my 4S to my Mum.  I've cleaned it and restored to factory settings but it now locked and I don't know the passcode.  What can I do??

I am passing on my Iphone 4S to a family member whol will change the service provider and sim.  The phone has been cleaned and restored to factory settings.  However it is also locked and requires a passcode that I don't know.  How can I unlock it?  ANY THOUGHTS?  Thanks, Silvergoatee

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