2 Easy Ways to Turn Off Restrictions on iPhone With or Without Passcode [Solved]

January 27, 2021Louisa White

Want to remove Restrictions on iPhone but don't know how?

Restrictions offers a simple and effective way to set up limits and control iOS device. While due to various reasons, you want to turn off the iPhone Restrictions. Do you know how to do it?

How to Turn Off Restrictions on iPhone

In fact, it's quite easy to turn off Restrictions on iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. You can easily remove it with the Restrictions passcode in Screen Time feature. What if you forgot the Screen Time passcode? Here in this post, we will show you the detailed guide to get rid of Restrictions on iPhone with or without Screen Time passcode.

Part 1. How to Turn Off Restrictions on iPhone (iOS 12/13/14)

At the first part, we like to show you the common way to turn off Restrictions on iPhone, with the Screen Time passcode.

Step 1.
Unlock your iPhone and go to the Settings app.
Step 2.
Scroll down to locate the Screen Time option. Tap on it to enter the main interface of the Screen Time. If you are using iOS 11, here you can tap General and then choose the Restrictions option.
Step 3.
If you are using iOS 12/13/14, you can scroll down to the bottom part to choose the Turn Off Screen Time. Then enter your Screen Time passcode to turn off Restrictions on iPhone. You can also choose to disable Content & Privacy Restrictions during this step. If you are using iOS 11, here you can tap Disable Restrictions and then enter your password to confirm the operation.
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The Restrictions feature is moved to Screen Time in iOS 12 and iOS 13/14. Before you turn off Restrictions on iPhone, you'd better update iOS to its latest version.

Part 2. How to Turn Off Restrictions on iPhone without Password

You may feel very complex if you forgot the Screen Time passcode. You need the password to confirm the operation of turning off Restrictions on iPhone. Actually, you can still remove and get rid of Restrictions on iPhone without the passcode, with the help of iPhone Unlocker.

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Step 1.
Free download and then follow the instructions to install this Screen Time passcode removing software on your computer. Choose the Screen Time mode to remove the forgotten password.
Step 2.
Click the Start button and then connect your iPhone to computer with a lightning USB cable. Click on the Start button again to move to the next step.
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Step 3.
If you are using an iPhone 8/X/11 that running iOS 12/13/14, you can rely on this iPhone Unlocker to take off Restrictions on iPhone with ease. If you are using iOS 11, you can directly find back your forgotten password. Then you can use the Screen Time passcode to get rid of Restrictions on your iOS device.
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Part 3. FAQs of Turning Off Restrictions on iPhone

Where is the Restrictions on iPhone 8?

As it mentioned above, the Restrictions feature is moved to Screen Time of Settings app. If you have upgraded iOS to iOS 17/16/15, you can find it from the Screen Time.

What happens after 10 failed Restrictions passcode attempts?

If you fail to enter the right Screen Time password too many times, you will be locked out of this feature for a while. If you keep entering the wrong password, all iOS data on your device may be completely removed based on your settings. When you can't remember the preview passcode, you can try finding it back though Apple account. Or you can rely on the recommended iPhone Unlocker to wipe the forgotten Screen Time passcode for you.

How to change or reset the Screen Time passcode?

When you have the need to change or rest the Screen Time passcode, you should go to the Screen Time in Settings app. Then tap the "Change Screen Time Passcode" option to do that. You are required to enter the preview password to confirm the operation.

We have mainly talked about how to turn off Restrictions on iPhone in this post. Whether you can remember the preview Screen Time passcode or not, you can find a suitable way to get rid of Restrictions on your iOS device. Don't hesitate to contact us if you still have any questions about the Restrictions.

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