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How do I change my screen time passcode when I forgot it?

Posted on Aug 26, 2019 6:32 PM

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Posted on Aug 26, 2019 8:01 PM

From the article below. The article references a child's device, but should still apply.


To change or turn off the passcode on your child's device, tap Settings > Screen Time > [your child's name]. Then tap Change Screen Time Passcode or Turn Off Screen Time Passcode, and authenticate the change with Face ID, Touch ID, or your device passcode.


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If the above doesn't work, you will need to restore the device to factory settings. Do not restore from a backup made when the Screen Time code was active.



Restore to Factory setting

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Aug 26, 2019 8:01 PM in response to Zyleak

From the article below. The article references a child's device, but should still apply.


To change or turn off the passcode on your child's device, tap Settings > Screen Time > [your child's name]. Then tap Change Screen Time Passcode or Turn Off Screen Time Passcode, and authenticate the change with Face ID, Touch ID, or your device passcode.


Parental controls


If the above doesn't work, you will need to restore the device to factory settings. Do not restore from a backup made when the Screen Time code was active.



Restore to Factory setting

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