Restrictions passcode

Is the restiction passcode different from the remote locking password on icloud for Iphone 4?
As you gathered, I do not remember the restrictions passcode and cannot access my iphone, 7 attempts made already.
To avoid losing my data, can i in itunes back up in encryption mode, wipe clean and then re-install the original info?

I'm not exactly clear what passcode you're talking about here. There's the passcode for the phone itself, and there is a restrictions passcode for various settings, content, etc. If you're referring to the passcode for the phone itself, restoring from backup on the LAST computer the phone synced with(with the passcode enabled), will remove it. The iPhone passcode is not included in the iPhone backup. If the restrictions passcode, you will have to restore as a new device to remove it. The restrictions passcode is included in the iPhone backup, thus restoring from backup will merely continue to restore it.

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I have a restriction passcode that I have no idea what the passcode could be. I know that I need to reset the phone to factory settings but how do go about doing this without losing all of my contacts and other info, etc? (mainly contacts)

     At some point, I don't even remember doing this it must have been so long ago, I set a restrictions passcode on my phone. This has become a problem now because I have so many apps that I do not ever use that take up so much space I can no longer take pictures or put more music on the device. I have read that I need to restore to factory settings but that once I do that I cannot restore to a backup because restrictions passcodes are saved in backups. Is there any way for me to restore my phone to factory settings and then get all of my contacts and perhaps as much other data back as I can? I have tried every passcode I can think of for the restrictions passcode (24 times! to the point that ever time I try and fail I cannot try again for an hour. To say the least, this is quite frustrating as is limits what i can do with my phone on a daily basis, whether it be music or taking pictures and videos etc. Can someone please help me solve this problem without losing minimal data? I have already backed the phone up to my computer as well as iCloud. Even the woman at the apple store told me I had to restore it to factory but was too busy to get further into it and I didn't have a genius bar appointment. If all else fails I can make an appointment and go in there. I just thought I may as well ask on here first to see if there was a way I could do it myself. Thanks for reading and hope you can help me!
-Mike

You can't. Restoring new means everything is erased. If you have a backup made before creating a restriction code, then you can restore that backup, but none later.
Placing your device into recovery (DFU-Device Firmware Upgrade) 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 battery charge warning,
       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:
If you have a problem getting into recovery mode then try: RecBoot: Easy Way to Put iPhone into Recovery Mode.
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.

My 6 is not allowing me access to icloud nor to any of my email addresses. I've tried to reset it but it is asking me for my 'restrictions' passcode and I never set one up. What should I do?

My 6+ iphone is not allowing me to access icloud nor any of my email accounts. I've tried to reset it but it asks for my 'restrictions' passcode which I
did not set up. I can't reset it via itunes either because it says I have to turn 'find my iphone' off but it is off. What should I do please?

Hi nadzpad,
I'm sorry to hear you are having issues with your iPhone 6 Plus. I also apologize, I'm a bit unclear on exactly what you are seeing or describing. If you are being asked for a Restrictions password, you may find the following article helpful:
About Restrictions (parental controls) on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support
If you are getting a message that you must turn off Find My iPhone before restoring from iTunes, then these articles may be more useful:
iCloud: Remove your device from Find My iPhone
Find My iPhone Activation Lock - Apple Support
Regards,
- Brenden

My iPad is disabled and won't connect to iTunes on any computer; I went to my iCloud and removed the iPad so it will erase all data when the iPad is connected to the internet (the original problem was a restrictions passcode we forgot)

Here is the order of what I did to my iPad:
1. A restrictions passcode was put on and we couldn't remember it. Despite numerous attempts at righting this, I couldn't. The iPad would not sync with any iTunes on any computer, Mac or PC.
2. I put a, 'use passcode after one minute' passcode on it and deliberately put in 10 wrong passcodes so it would disable the iPad. Now it still will not connect to any iTunes.
3. I connected to my iCloud account and removed the iPad from the cloud; it says it will erase all iPad data when it connects to the internet. I am fine with that, I need to know what to do now, though. iPad says, 'Connect to iTunes,' but it won't. Please help this amateur of all amateurs!!

See iPhone DFU mode explained, and how to enter DFU mode.

HT1212 I have forgotten my restrictions passcode on my iphone. How can I override/ get past this problem & get safari back? Any help much appreciated!!

Hi there!
I've forgotten the restrictions passcode that I set up. I've failed on 5 attempts. What can I do to get rid of it and access safari again?! I've restored original settings (which happily updated my software), but then restored the last phone back up which I made & so, of course, still have restrictions set as on. Any help would be greatly appreciated!!! Thanks.

To remove the Restrictions passcode you will need to Restore the Device as New...
You will not be able to perform a backup as this would include the Restrictions passcode... which is what you have to remove...
https://discussions.apple.com/message/16804924#16804924

How do I reset an iPad 2 to factory defaults when I can't recall the Restriction passcode?

I have tried all of the suggested reset methods and still cannot reset to factory defaults. Somehow I setup a restrictions passcode that I can't find or remember so I seem to bee stuck.
Does anyone have a solution?

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

HT1414 How many times can you attempt the restrictions passcode?

I forgot the restriction code, I already tryed 9 times and the TIME you have to wait after the fifth try is increased like crazzy.

That is a security measure. If the device is being tampered with, the longer the "tamperer" has to wait, the more likely they are to become discouraged and give up.
I think that you get 10 attempts, but I can't swear to that having never been in that position. In any event, you will probably have to restore to factory settings if you want to be able to use the iPad again. You cannot restore from a backup - unless that backup does not have the restrictions passcode in it. If it does not have the passcode in it, then restoring from that backup will eliminate the passcode.
If you have to restore, you have to use iTunes on a computer, since you cannot get into the settings.

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...

How many times can i enter my restriction passcode

How many times can I enter a passcode on restrictions. I forgot mine

From this article:
About Restrictions (parental controls) on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support
"If you lose or forget a restriction passcode, you will need to perform a factory restore to remove it."

How many times can I try for restriction passcode in ipad

HI
I have forgotten restriction passcode and have already tried 12 times. Now it allows me to attempt after every 1 time. Though I have forgotten my password but I have a finite set of passwords. I am sure I will be able to crack after some 15/20 more times. Now do I stand a chance of my IPAD device permanently disabled after a certain no of times. I am ok with trying after every 1 hour as many times as possible but dont want to enter into a scenario where my device is permanantly locked. I dont have an itunes back up also so restoring from itunes is not there. Can I change the time and go on fooling the system?
Regards
S Choudhury

If you are talking about Parental Control type of restrictions on the iPad, I believe that to be entirely iOS software level. You have 6 attempts before it locks you out for a minute. It then increases the locked-out time after further failed attempts. Since you have two failed attempts, it should let you have four more without consequence, which, if one goes through, all is well, if not, you will be locked out, before you can do a 7th attempt for 1 minute - to start with.If you fail the 7th time, it will increase the time to 5 minutes.

How do I fix this restrictions passcode problem?

It has been two days since I posted this discussion. I have gotten over 80 views but not a single reply. I am just wondering why. Is the discussion to long? Have I violated some rule? Some changes have been made to make things a little clearer. I am sincere about this and want to make what ever correction is necessary. Plus I really do need help.
I recently bought a iPhone 3gs from a friend. AT&T was the phones carrier so in order to use it on the carrier of my choice I had it unlocked and activated the phone with my carrier (actually straight talk) on a AT&T compatible SIM card. All of my friends settings and contents had been successfully erased and the phone was operating good. I have run into a problem though and I am hoping once again that someone can point me in the right direction towards a solution.
Here is the problem:
I attempted to sync my phone with iTunes on my computer and a screen came up asking me how i wanted my phone to be treated, like a new iPhone or to back up an existing one (not sure how it was worded). My reasoning was that it is not a new phone, so not understanding the consequences of these options I chose "back up an existing one." Well, the result is that although I can still make and receive calls and send texts, all of my settings and contents have been erased and replace with my friends old settings and contents. Now, I cannot and never could erase settings and contents from the phone because it is and was passcode protected and my friend has forgotten the restrictions passcode. When I had my phone set up after it had been unlocked and activated, I did it through itunes for that reason. But now I am back to having a restrictions passcode and I cannot erase anything. Now each time I try to restore my phone through iTunes, the only thing that happens is that it updates the iOS.
What I want to do is erase it and start fresh. Not sure how to do that now and would really appreciate the help.

ovation wrote:
I recently bought a iPhone 3gs from a friend. AT&T was the phones carrier so in order to use it on the carrier of my choice I had it unlocked and activated the phone with my carrier (actually straight talk) on a AT&T compatible SIM card.
Here is the problem:
I attempted to sync my phone with iTunes on my computer and a screen came up asking me how i wanted my phone to be treated, like a new iPhone or to back up an existing one (not sure how it was worded).
My reasoning was that it is not a new phone, so not understanding the consequences of these options I chose "back up an existing one." Well, the result is that although I can still make and receive calls and send texts, all of my settings and contents have been erased and replace with my friends old settings and contents.
Now, I cannot and never could erase settings and contents from the phone because it is and was passcode protected and my friend has forgotten the restrictions passcode.
When I had my phone set up after it had been unlocked and activated, I did it through itunes for that reason.
But now I am back to having a restrictions passcode and I cannot erase anything. Now each time I try to restore my phone through iTunes, the only thing that happens is that it updates the iOS.
What I want to do is erase it and start fresh. Not sure how to do that now and would really appreciate the help.
restore as new device. http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1414

I wish to reset my ipad. However, when I selectGeneral Reset Erase all content and Settings, I am prompted for a a Restrictions Passcode (which I have never set). I have now entered random codes 11 times and the ipad not reset. How do I get past this?

I wish to reset my ipad (as advised by the Apple Store) to attempt to resolve an issue with a non-responsive part of the screen.. However, when I select General>Reset>Erase all content and Settings, I am prompted for a a Restrictions Passcode (which I have never set). I have now entered random codes 11 times and the ipad has not reset. How do I get past this? I am now at the point where I have to wait 60 mins before I can enter another random passcode. I just want the ipad to clear down, erase everything so I can start again.

The other option is to force iPad into Recovery Mode.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1808
Note: You need to be patient and repeat the above many times to recover your iPad

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....

Why does my iPod not recognise my passcode on restrictions passcode page

The passcode for my iPod is no longer recognised when I try to open the restrictions page in the Settings app. How can one device have 2 passcodes ? Do I have to wipe the device and start again ? How do I know it will not happen again /

There is the normal Lock Screen passcode and there is a Restrictions passcode. They are each different. We don't know your passcode nor does Apple. If you forget the passcode:
Locked Out, Forgot Lock or Restrictions Passcode, or Need to Restore Your Device: Several Alternative Solutions
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1. iOS- Forgotten passcode or device disabled after entering wrong passcode
2. iPhone, iPad, iPod touch: Wrong passcode results in red disabled screen
3. Restoring iPod touch after forgotten passcode
4. What to Do If You've Forgotten Your iPhone's Passcode
5. iOS- Understanding passcodes
6. iTunes 10 for Mac- Update and restore software on iPod, iPhone, or iPad
7. iOS - Unable to update or restore
Forgotten Restrictions Passcode Help
iPad,iPod,iPod Touch Recovery Mode
You will need to restore your device as New to remove a Restrictions passcode. Go through the normal process to restore your device, but when you see the options to restore as New or from a backup, be sure to choose New.
You can restore from a backup if you have one from BEFORE you set the restrictions passcode.
Also, see iTunes- Restoring iOS software.

I need to erase all Contents and Settings from my i phone 5 but I forgot the restrictions passcode. How can I get it. ( Idon't have access to i tunes). Thanks.

I need to erase all Contents and Settings from my i phone 5 but I forgot the restrictions passcode. How can I get it. ( Idon't have access to i tunes). Thanks.

Not possible. You need access to iTunes.
The passcode will be required to make changes to these settings or to disable Restrictions. Note: If you lose or forget a restriction passcode, you will need to perform a factory restore to remove it.
The above comes from here:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4213

I want to wipe Ipad and do a clean ios install, but forgot my restrictions passcode

I want to wipe my Ipad 3 and do a clean installation but forgot my restrictions passcode, all of the reset functions are not avaliable.how can I do this to set up as a new Ipad?

See this article:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4213
As it says:
If you lose or forget a restriction passcode, you will need to perform a factory restore to remove it.

Restrictions passcode

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