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Introduction

  • Temporary Lockout: After 10 consecutive failed Screen Time passcode attempts, your iPhone will be temporarily disabled from the Screen Time feature for 1 hour.

  • Device Usage: During the lockout period, you can still use your device for other activities, but you cannot access or change Screen Time settings.

  • Incremental Lockout: The lockout duration increases with each failed attempt, starting from 1 minute after 6 attempts, 5 minutes after 7 attempts, 15 minutes after 8 attempts, and 60 minutes after 9 and 10 attempts.

  • Data Erasure: Depending on your device's settings, after 10 failed attempts, your device may either lock out completely or erase all data.

  • Reset Options: If you forget your Screen Time passcode, you can reset it using your Apple ID, or by erasing the device and restoring it from a backup.

Incremental Lockout Durations [1]

  • 6 Failed Attempts: The device will lock out for 1 minute.

  • 7 Failed Attempts: The device will lock out for 5 minutes.

  • 8 Failed Attempts: The device will lock out for 15 minutes.

  • 9 Failed Attempts: The device will lock out for 60 minutes.

  • 10 Failed Attempts: The device will lock out for 60 minutes.

Data Erasure Settings [2]

  • Erase Data Option: You can set your iPhone to erase all information, media, and personal settings after 10 consecutive failed passcode attempts.

  • Settings Path: Go to Settings, then either Face ID & Passcode or Touch ID & Passcode, depending on your device model.

  • Confirmation: You will need to confirm this setting to enable it.

  • Impact: This setting ensures that all data is wiped from the device to protect your information in case of unauthorized access.

Resetting Screen Time Passcode [3]

  • Forgot Passcode Option: Go to Settings > Screen Time > Change Screen Time Passcode > Forgot Passcode.

  • Apple ID: Enter the Apple ID and password that you used to set up the Screen Time passcode.

  • New Passcode: Enter a new Screen Time passcode and confirm it.

  • Compatibility: This method works on devices updated to iOS 13.4 or later.

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Using Apple ID for Reset [4]

  • Settings Path: Go to Settings > Screen Time > Change Screen Time Passcode.

  • Forgot Passcode: Tap on Forgot Passcode.

  • Apple ID: Enter the Apple ID and password used to set up the Screen Time passcode.

  • New Passcode: Set a new Screen Time passcode.

[Factory reset Options](/spark?generatorapi=generate_by_article_name&generatorapi_param=query=Factory+reset+options+for+screen+time+passcode) [5]

  • iTunes Method: Connect your iPhone to a computer with iTunes, select the device, and click Restore iPhone.

  • iCloud Method: Use the Find My iPhone feature on iCloud to erase the device.

  • Finder Method: For macOS Catalina or later, use Finder to restore the device.

  • Impact: Factory reset will delete all data and settings, including the Screen Time passcode.

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