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How to Bypass Screen Time Passcode on iPhone

By Hally | Last Updated

Screen Time on iPhone allows you to set various content restrictions on your device. It also allows you to prevent your kids from using certain apps, websites, and features on your device. But since you set the passcode for a long time, you may forget the screen time passcode, so you can't disable this feature. So, how to bypass screen time passcode on iOS ? Keep reading and you will find the most effective ways that work best for you.

how to bypass screen time passcode on iPhone

Part 1: What is Screen Time Passcode

Screen Time is a security feature built into iPhone in iOS 12 and later. By setting a Screen Time passcode, you can limit the amount of time certain apps are available on iPhone. Also, the Screen Time passcode is a setting used by parents to verify their identity. The Screen Time on iPhone allows parental devices to control and track their child's iPhone/iPad usage.

Sometimes on tech forums you may see the question "how to hack screen time without the passcode", no doubt an attempt by a naughty child to get rid of an iOS device under parental control, or maybe the question by a forgetful guy who has forgotten his screen time password.

Part 2: How to Bypass Screen Time Passcode without Data Lose

Way 1: Use third-party software--iPhone Passcode Genius

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Step 1: Connect your iOS device to PC, after the computer detects your device, you need to enter the passcode and trust your computer. And then click Remove Screen Time Passcode in the main screen of the software.

remove screen time passcode

Step 2: To remove screen time passcode, you should disable Find My iPhone first. Then, click the Start button to go ahead.

click start button

Step 3: Wait patiently for the software to remove time passcode.

wait for removing time passcode

Step 4: After a few seconds, you will receive an alert that the time passcode was successfully removed, then click Done. Now you can use your iPhone as much as you want without limitations.

click done

Way 2: Bypass Screen Time Passcode by Resetting

You can also reset the screen time passcode and then turn off the screen time feature on your iOS device. To do this method, make sure you remember your Apple ID and password.

Step 1: Click on Settings in the main screen of iPhone/iPad, scroll down to click Screen Time, then select Change Screen Time Passcode.

click sreen time

Step 2: Select Change Screen Time Passcode again, then click Forgot Passcode.

Tips: check here if no option for fogot screen time passcode on your iPhone.

click forgot passcode

Step 3: Enter your Apple ID and password to reset the screen time passcode. Then set a new Screen Time passcode and verify it.

enter apple id and paaword

Step 4: Move to Settings > Screen Time > Turn Off Screen Time, enter the new passcode of screen time and tap Turn Off Screen Time again to confirm.

turn off screen time

Way 3: Reset your iOS device to factory settings

If you don't have any important data stored on your iPhone or iPad, you may consider resetting your device to its original state. Resetting to factory settings will remove everything from your iPhone or iPad, including your screen time passcode.

Depending on whether you sync your device with iTunes or not, here are two different scenarios where you can use iTunes to perform a factory reset.

If you have synced your device with iTunes. Follow the steps below:

Step 1: Open iTunes on your PC and connect your iPhone or iPad with your data cable.

Step 2: Click the device icon in the left corner of your iTunes.

click your device icon

Step 3: Click Restore iPhone in the right pane. Your device will be reset to factory settings.

restore iphone

If you have never synced your device with iTunes. Follow the steps below:

Step 1: Open iTunes on your PC and connect your iPhone or iPad with a USB cable.

Step 2: Get your iPhone or iPad into recovery mode. For more information on how to enter recovery mode, you can refer to the following link: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201263

Step 3: Once you enter the recovery mode, you will get a pop-up alert box that says “There is a problem with the iPhone “iPhone” that requires it to be updated or restored.” Simply choose Restore.

click restore

Step 4: Your device will be reset to factory settings and you can set it up again.