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How to reset screen time password when you forget it?

How do I reset the password on my screen time? I created it couple months ago now I want to remove it but I completely forgot the password

iPhone XS Max, iOS 13

Posted on Nov 18, 2019 10:34 AM

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Posted on Nov 18, 2019 10:38 AM

You cannot reset it. You will have to restore the phone to factory and set it up as a new phone. You will not be able to use your backup because the backup contains the password and will only put it back. If you setup screen time again, make sure that you write the password down and store it somewhere safe so you can get it back if you forget it. There is nothing else you can do except to wipe the phone completely.

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Nov 18, 2019 10:38 AM in response to harishashi1999

You cannot reset it. You will have to restore the phone to factory and set it up as a new phone. You will not be able to use your backup because the backup contains the password and will only put it back. If you setup screen time again, make sure that you write the password down and store it somewhere safe so you can get it back if you forget it. There is nothing else you can do except to wipe the phone completely.

How to reset screen time password when you forget it?

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