If you have forgotten the Restrictions Passcode for iPhone, the easiest way to Reset Restrictions Passcode is by performing a Factory Reset process on your iPhone.
However, the Factory Reset process will also end up erasing all the data stored on iPhone, which does not suite most users. Hence, we are providing below an easy way to Recover Restrictions Passcode on iPhone by using a third party tool.
Note: This method is only meant for iOS devices running iOS 11 and lower versions. For devices running iOS 12 and higher you can refer to: How to Reset or Recover Screen Time Passcode on iPhone.
Reset Restrictions Passcode on iPhone
This method of recovering Restrictions Passcode on iPhone makes use of a third party tool (Decipher Backup) and involves the following 3 steps.
- Make a Backup of iPhone on PC or Mac using iTunes
- Download & Install Decipher Backup Browser on your computer
- Recover Restrictions Passcode using Decipher Backup
While the Decipher Backup Tool works both on Windows computer and Mac, it is easy to download and install this tool on a Windows PC.
Step 1. Backup iPhone to Computer Using iTunes
Follow the steps below to download a Backup of your iPhone to Windows computer.
1. Open iTunes on your Computer and connect iPhone to the USB port of computer.
2. Select your iPhone (Phone Icon) as it appears on iTunes.
3. Next, click on the Summary tab in left pane. In the right pane, scroll down to Backups section, select This Computer and Encrypt iPhone Backup options and click on Back Up Now button.
Note: You will be prompted to setup a Password for Encrypted Backup File. Make sure that you write this password for use in the next steps.
4. Wait for iTunes to make an Encrypted backup of your iPhone and save it on your computer.
The time to complete the backup will depend on the amount of data available on your iPhone.
Step 2. Download and Install Decipher Backup
The next step is to download and Install Decipher Backup Browser on your PC or Mac.
1. Download the Free version of Decipher Backup Browser to your computer.
2. Once the File is downloaded, Install Decipher Backup on your computer by double-clicking on the downloaded DecipherBackupBrowser.exe file.
Note: In the case of Mac, you will be required to drag the downloaded DecipherBackupBrowser.dmg file to Applications Folder and on a Windows PC, you will be prompted to enter Admin Password.
Step 3. Recover Restrictions Passcode Using Decipher Backup
1. Open the Decipher Backup Tool on your computer and it will automatically search and list the iPhone Backups available on your computer.
2. From the list of iPhone Backups, click on the current Encrypted iPhone Backup that you just made.
3. On the pop-up, enter the Password required to access your Encrypted iPhone Backup and click on OK.
4. Decipher Backup will begin to scan your iPhone Backup and list its contents. Scroll down the list and click on Restrictions Passcode Cracker Folder.
5. Once you click on Restrictions Passcode Cracker, Decipher Backup will scan this Folder and display your Restrictions Passcode (See above image).
Now that you have recovered your Lost Restrictions Passcode, you can either disable, change or continue using the same Restrictions Passcode on your iPhone.
Reset Restrictions Passcode Using Factory Reset
If the above tool is no longer free, if it does not work or you do not mind losing data, you can Reset the Restrictions Passcode by performing a Factory Reset process on your iPhone.
For the steps to Factory Reset iPhone, you can refer to this easy to follow guide: How to Factory Reset iPhone.