What to Do If Forgot Restrictions Passcode iPad (Video Tutorial)

Method 1. Remove Forgotten Screen Time or Restrictions Passcode without Restoring iPad

One of the easiest ways to remove the Restrictions passcode from an iPad is to erase the iPad and set it up as a new device. However, that will erase all the data from your device permanently and you will need to start from scratch.

If you upgrade to iOS 14.6 (in iOS 12, the former Restrictions passcode upgrade to the screen time passcode), you have a great alternative method available. Meet Tenorshare 4uKey, a software that makes it possible for you to remove the Screen Time passcode from your iPad without requiring you to restore or erase your device.

• Download and launch the software on your computer. When the main screen appears, click on the option that says Remove Screen Time Passcode and continue.

  

• Connect your iPad to your computer and tap on Trust in the prompt that appears on your device. If you have the Find My iPhone feature enabled on your iPad, you will need to turn it off.

  

• Click on the Start Remove button to start the passcode removal process.

  

• Wait while the software removes the Screen Time passcode from your iPad. When the passcode is removed, you will see the following on your screen.

  

That's all there is to it. You have successfully removed the Screen Time passcode from your iPad. You should now be able to access the feature settings without any issues on your device. So that is what you do when you forgot restrictions password iPad.

For complete details see the video tutorial below.

Method 2. Reset All Content and Settings If Forgot iPad Restrictions Passcode

As mentioned above, one of the ways to remove the restrictions passcode is to erase your iPad. You will lose all the data and also you will not be able to restore your backups since your backups will have your passcode in them.

If you would still like to proceed with this method, the following is what you need to do:

Step 1. Launch the Settings app from the springboard of your iPad.

Step 2. When the app opens, tap on General followed by Reset. Tap on Erase All Content and Settings.

Follow the on-screen instructions and your iPad will be fully erased. Then, set up your iPad as a new device and your restrictions (Screen Time) passcode will be gone.

Method 3. Find Your Restrictions/Screen Time Passcode from iTunes Backup File

If you do not want to give up on finding your passcode, you can use this method. It shows where iTunes saves your passcode so you can find and use it on your iPad.

For Mac Users:

• Head over to the following path using Finder: ~/Library/Application Support/App Store/
• Once you are at the path, find the file named adoption.plist. Right-click on it and select Open With followed by TextEdit. Your passcode should be listed between the and tags.

For Win Users:

• Download and install the Plist Pad app on your PC.
• Once you are at the path, find the file named adoption.plist. Right-click on it and select Open With followed by TextEdit. Your passcode should be listed between the and tags.
• Head over to the following path using File Explore: \Users\(username)\AppData\Roaming\Apple Computer\MobileSync\Backup.
• Find and launch the adoption.plist file using the Plist Pad app and your passcode should be between the and tags in the file.

We hope that helps you with "forgot restrictions passcode ipad" issue you are facing on your device.

Conclusion:

If you ever forgot restriction code on iPad, the above guide provides you with multiple methods to find and remove the passcode from your device. Once the passcode is removed, you will be able to enjoy all the features Screen Time has for you. If you need an unmatchable experience in removing screen time passcode, download Tenorshare 4uKey and pull a trigger.