Resetting the restrictions passcode

Is there any way to reset the restrictions passcode without resetting the entire device?

You will get the restrictions passcode back if you restore to your backup - as you say that the backup was made when the restrictions code was in place it therefore contains it.
To reset back to factory defaults, connect the iPad to your computer, select it on the left-hand side of your computer's iTunes, and on the Summary tab on the right-hand side click the 'Restore' button

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  • How do I reset the RESTRICTIONS Passcode on iPhone 4s

    My teenager got to this before I did!
    How do I reset the Restrictions Passcode on his iPhone?
    Will this even work to restrict web content?
    I could swear that I remember being able to do this via iTunes when the phone was plugged in, but that functionality doesnt seem to be there.
    I see that I can restrict adult material (songs, R movies and etc) on all phones on the account via iTunes, but I dont see how to customize every individual phone on the account with different restrictions...
    Help...
    thank you

    Is it not possible to have a reminder sent to the account holder (ie:me) to reset, like when a passord for anything thing else is forgotton?    Just dread wiping the whole thing and re-setting up...... 
    Also, do you know if it controls web access?  I seem to remember and itunes content and volume control on the last parental control I used on an iphone, but that was atleast a year ago on a 3GS.
    Thx again

  • I have an iphone 4 and i forgot it's restriction passcode, i can't restore it and also can't update it. is there any other way to reset the restriction passcode?

    i want to reset my iphone to came back to it's factory setting, but it needs restriction passcode and i can not remember it, i can not even restore my iphone to get rid of this problem, is there any other way to turn off restriction passcode?

    The only way to get rid of the restrictions passcode is to restore the device. Why can you not restore the device. The restrictions passcode will not prevent you from restoring, only the regular 4-digit passcode to enter the phone can do that. If that is your problem, then see this support document for instructions. http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1212

  • Ipad resetting the restrictions passcode

    I need to reset my passcode in Settings/General/Restrictions on my iPad. Is there any way to do that?

    HI King Penguin!
    I have a problem with my iPad 2
    I have been wanting to switch off my restrictions passcode but I can't do that because I have forgotten the passcode! Now looking at your recent posts to help another person, I can't seem to delete all of my data on my iPad because I have "foolishly" restrict it with the passcode I can't remember. Now is there anyway were I would be able to reset my restrictions passcode in any means possible! All I want is to have my restrictions passcode reset completely, and I don't care if I have delete everything from my iPad in order to accomplish what I want to do!
    I have tried to guess but I have guess incorrectly about 19 times and it's really getting on my nerves, especially if I want to download a a game from the App Store which is age restricted but I am the correct age to have that game!
    Please could you help
    Thank you for your time, Crypt.....

  • HT1414 RESETTING RESTRICTIONS PASSCODE - Even after restoring a phone, you cannot bring back your data from the icloud because it brings back the restrictions passcode you cannot remember and used restore to begin with

    RESETTING THE RESTRICTIONS PASSCODE - Even after restoring the iphone and bringing back the data from icloud you cannot reset your restrictions passcode as it is stored in the icloud backup.

    Hello risenhauer,
    Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
    To reset your Apple ID password without knowing your security questions or have access to the email account, you will need to contact Apple Account Security in your country.  Links to contact can be found in the article below.
    Apple ID: Contacting Apple for help with Apple ID account security
    Take care,
    Alex H.

  • To reset the restriction pass code

    to reset the restrictions passcode for my i pod touch

    If You Are Locked Out Or Have Forgotten Your Passcode
    iTunes 10 for Mac- Update and restore software on iPod, iPhone, or iPad
    iPhone, iPad, iPod touch: Wrong passcode results in red disabled screen
    iOS- Understanding passcodes
         If you have forgotten your Restrictions code, then follow the instructions
         below but DO NOT restore any previous backup. If you do then you will
         simply be restoring the old Restrictions code you have forgotten. This
         same warning applies if you need to restore a clean system.
    A Complete Guide to Restore or Recover Your iDevice (if You Forget Your Passcode)
    If you need to restore your device or ff you cannot remember the passcode, then you will need to restore your device using the computer with which you last synced it. This allows you to reset your passcode and re-sync the data from the device (or restore from a backup). If you restore on a different computer that was never synced with the device, you will be able to unlock the device for use and remove the passcode, but your data will not be present. Refer to Updating and restoring iPhone, iPad and iPod touch software.
    Try restoring the iOS device if backing up and erasing all content and settings doesn't resolve the issue. Using iTunes to restore iOS devices is part of standard isolation troubleshooting. Restoring your device will delete all data and content, including songs, videos, contacts, photos, and calendar information, and will restore all settings to their factory condition.
    Before restoring your iOS device, Apple recommends that you either sync with iTunes to transfer any purchases you have made, or back up new data (data acquired after your last sync). If you have movie rentals on the device, see iTunes Store movie rental usage rights in the United States before restoring.
    Follow these steps to restore your device:
         1. Verify that you are using the latest version of iTunes before attempting to update.
         2. Connect your device to your computer.
         3. Select your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch when it appears in iTunes under Devices.
         4. Select the Summary tab.
         5. Select the Restore option.
         6. When prompted to back up your settings before restoring, select the Back Up
             option (see in the image below). If you have just backed up the device, it is not
             necessary to create another.
         7. Select the Restore option when iTunes prompts you (as long as you've backed up,
             you should not have to worry about restoring your iOS device).
         8. When the restore process has completed, the device restarts and displays the Apple
             logo while starting up:
               After a restore, the iOS device displays the "Connect to iTunes" screen. For updating
              to iOS 5 or later, follow the steps in the iOS Setup Assistant. For earlier versions of
              iOS, keep your device connected until the "Connect to iTunes" screen goes away or
              you see "iPhone is activated."
         9. The final step is to restore your device from a previous backup.
    If you can not restore your device then you will need to go to recovery mode.
    Placing your device into recovery mode:
    Follow these steps to place your iOS device into recovery mode. If your iOS device is already in recovery mode, you can proceed immediately to step 6.
         1. Disconnect the USB cable from the iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, but leave the other end
             of the cable connected to your computer's USB port.
         2. Turn off the device: Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button for a few seconds until the
             red slider appears, then slide the slider. Wait for the device to turn off.
              If you cannot turn off the device using the slider, press and hold the Sleep/Wake
              and Home buttons at the same time. When the device turns off, release the Sleep/Wake
              and Home buttons.
         3. While pressing and holding the Home button, reconnect the USB cable to the device.
             The device should turn on. Note: If you see the screen pictured below, let the device
             charge for at least ten minutes to ensure that the battery has some charge, and then
             start with step 2 again.
         4. Continue holding the Home button until you see the "Connect to iTunes" screen.
             When this screen appears you can release the Home button.
         5. If necessary, open iTunes. You should see the following "recovery mode" alert:
         6. Use iTunes to restore the device.
    If you don't see the "Connect to iTunes" screen, try these steps again. If you see the "Connect to iTunes" screen but the device does not appear in iTunes, see this article and its related links.
    Additional Information:
    Note: When using recovery mode, you can only restore the device. All user content on the device will be erased, but if you had previously synced with iTunes on this computer, you can restore from a previous backup. See this article for more information.

  • HT1212 I forgot the restriction passcodes on my iphone4s. Please help me.

    I forgot the restriction passcodes on my iphone4s. Please help me. I entered many times and end up waiting period occur longer.. How do i reset the restriction passcodes without losing all existing data.

    Can someone tell me the steps to reset the restriction passcodes if one is not known?  I understand I need to reset phone from new, but then how to recover all of my data ect?
    Thank you.

  • How do I reset my restrictions passcode on my iPod touch 4G?

    I've been scouring this support site for 3 days.  I have attempted many of the suggestions all to no avail.  I need to reset the restrictions passcode on my iPod touch 4G as I have forgotten it.  The back up I have on my iTunes is very recent and therefore to reset and restore will give me the same problem.  Is there any way to reset the passcode if I don't know it?  Any help at all would be greatly appreciated.  If any answers could avoid directing me to other links contained on this site that would be helpful as I've tried all of the solutions listed.  iPod touch 4G iOS 6.1.6

    Forgotten RESTRICTIONS Passcode
    - Place the iOS device in Recovery Mode and restore via iTunes. For how to restore: iTunes: Restoring iOS software
    You have to either:
    - 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.
    - Restore to factory settings/new iPod

  • I want to reset my ipod touch 4th gen but i have forgotten the restrictions passcode and for some reason its not working on my laptop on itunes and the restore thing wont work! any help?

    I want to reset my ipod touch 4th gen but i have forgotten the restrictions passcode and for some reason its not working on my laptop on itunes and the restore thing wont work! any help?

    Make sure you have the Current Version of iTunes Installed on your computer
    iTunes free download from www.itunes.com/download
    Then See Here  >  http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1808
    You may need to try this More than Once...  Be sure to Follow ALL the Steps...
    Take your time... Pay particular attention to Steps 3 and 4.
    After you have Recovered your Device...Re-Sync your Content
    Note:
    To remove a forgotten Restrictions passcode you will need to  Restore the Device as New...
    OR... From a Backup created Before the Restrictions Code was set....

  • 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

  • I cannot reset my IPad, need to because I forgot the Restrictions passcode I don't remember even setting.

    My App icon disappeared from my desktop, then I discovered the Restrictions passcode had been set, but I don't know what it is.  I tried to reset my IPad but it asks for my Restrictions passcode - which is the whole reason for the reset!!!  Very irritating, any help will be appreciated.

    Go into Recovery Mode per the instructions here. This will destroy all of your data so your next step is to restore from your backup.

  • 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
    Restoring iOS Software

  • HT1414 how can I remove the restriction passcode without having to reset device

    how can I remove the restriction passcode without having to reset device

    Put in the restrictions passcode, and then Disable Restrictions.
    Otherwise, you can't.  That's the ENTIRE purpose of a passcode lock.

  • How many times can you attempt the restrictions passcode?

    I've forgotten the restrictions passcode I set on my iPod. Since I don't want to perform a complete systems reset just yet, I want to try to attempt remembering my passcode... how many times can I try the restrictions passcode without permanently locking it?

    This is for the restrictions passcode correct? Not the regular passcode....
    And I heard somewhere that if you guess too many times, you will be permanently locked out of your device...

  • HT201240 how do you reset the restriction password on my ipod

    how do reset the restriction password on my ipod

    Hey Wheatstock,
    It sounds like you might be experiencing issues with the passcode on your iPod touch. If that's the case and maybe you've forgotten the passcode or your device is disabled after inputting an incorrect one, take a look at this article:
    iOS: Forgotten passcode or device disabled after entering wrong passcode
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1212
    If, however, you're talking about Restrictions / Parental Controls, you'd want to take a look here:
    If you lose or forget a restriction passcode, you will need to perform a factory restore to remove it.
    via:
    iOS: Understanding Restrictions (Parental Controls)
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4213
    All the best,
    David

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