How to reset iPhone or iPad Without Screen Time Passcode
Screen Time is a new feature that comes with iOS 12. It helps users regulate the usage of their settings, apps, and other functions. Once this feature is enabled, others can't access the locked content or apps unless entering the correct Screen Time passcode. If you forgot the Screen Time passcode, then you can no longer change your settings or even factory reset your device. So here comes the problem - what to do if you want to reset an iPhone but can't remember the Screen Time passcode?
If this is your case, check these solutions to factory reset your iPhone or iPad without a Screen Time passcode. Now, let's start with our guide.
Part 1. How to Reset iPhone Without Screen Time Passcode with/Without Data Loss [Safe & Quick]
If you want to perform a factory reset on your iPhone or iPad but can't remember your Screen Time passcode, just let this iPhone unlocker - Qiling MobiUnlock help. Qiling MobiUnlock is a widely known iPhone unlocking tool that can bypass various locks or barriers from an iOS device. Such barriers include Screen passcode, Apple ID, Screen Time passcode, and more.
Whether you want to factory reset your iPhone directly or remove the Screen Time passcode first and then perform a factory reset on your device, this program can help you do it without a glitch.
In addition to that, Qiling MobiUnlock also does a good job of password management. That means if you have a lot of WiFi, Websites & App, or Email passcodes stored on your iPhone but can't remember some of their passcodes, then you can view or export passwords from your iPhone with Qiling MobiUnlock as well.
Below we will show you the steps to remove the Screen Time passcode without data.
Step 1. Install and launch Qiling MobiUnlock on your PC. Connect your iPhone to the PC. Click "Unlock Screen Time Passcode" on the home page.
Step 2. After your iPhone is recognized by Qiling MobiUnlock, hit the button "Unlock Now" to proceed.
Step 3. Qiling MobiUnlock will start to turn off Screen Time on your iPhone or iPad without password. After it shows that the unlocking is succesful, you can go to set up your iPhone or iPad.
Once you've removed the Screen Time passcode successfully, you can go to perform a factory reset through your Settings without entering the Screen Time passcode. Here are the steps,
Step 1. On your iPhone or iPad, go to Settings.
Step 2. Tap "General," and then hit "Reset."
Step 3. Tap "Erase All Content & Settings" if you want to erase everything on your iPhone. Or tap "Reset All Settings" if you want to reset all settings.
Part 2. How to Reset iPhone Without Screen Time Passcode By Resetting Screen Time Passcode
If you forgot the Screen Time passcode, there are ways to reset your passcode. After setting a new password, you can reset your iPhone as you want. But this requires you to remember your Apple ID and password. But we can't promise the new password is 100% workable because there are some users who reported that the new password doesn't work at all. Nevertheless, it is also worth a try!
1. Resetting forgotten Screen Time passcode on an iPhone or iPad
Step 1. Go to the Settings on your iPhone or iPad.
Step 2. Find "Screen Time" from the options, click it.
Step 3. Choose "Change Screen Time Passcode," and then select "Change Screen Time Passcode" again from the new window.
Step 4. Select "Forgot Passcode?," and then enter your Apple ID and password.
Step 5. Set a new Screen Time passcode and re-enter the passcode to verify it.
2. Resetting forgotten Screen Time passcode on a Mac
Step 1. On your Mac, click on the Apple icon on the top left corner of your Mac.
Step 2. Select "System Preference," then "Screen Time."
Step 3. Click the "Option" menu in the lower-left corner of the window.
Step 4. Select "Change Passcode" and choose "Forgot Passcode."
Step 5. Enter your Apple ID and passcode. Next set a new Screen Time passcode and verify it.
Part 3. How to Reset Your iPhone to Factory Settings via iTunes
If your ultimate goal is to reset your iPhone to its original state, you can also use iTunes to do it without using a Screen Time passcode. This is actually an erasing process. While restoring, iTunes will erase everything including your password. If this is what you want, just follow these steps.
Step 1. On a Windows PC, open iTunes, If you're using Mac, just open Finder instead.
Step 2. Connect your iOS device to the computer via a USB cable.
Step 3. A message will be sent to your device to ask you to Trust This Computer, just hit "Trust."
Step 4. Select your device on the iTunes screen.
Step 5. Click "Restore [device]" from the right-hand panel.
Step 6. Click "Restore" again to confirm.
Step 7. Then, wait for your device to be restored and you can set your device up from scratch.
The Bottom Line
By adopting any of the above methods, you can reset your iPhone without a Screen Time passcode. If you want a quick, safe and flexible solution, then using Qiling MobiUnlock is advisable. Whether your ultimate goal is to erase everything from your device or only want to remove the Screen Time passcode, it can do it for you. Not only that, but it comes with many other great features that are bound to surprise you.
While if you want to find your Screen Time passcode back, just try resetting it via your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. But according to some users who have utilized this method, the new password doesn't work very well.
If you want to set your device to factory settings, then try the iTunes way.
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