With
Screen Time is set to a password to protect it. This is
Especially useful for parents who want to restrict their children's access to
some applications. But what if you forgot your password?
Unfortunately,
Recovering a forgotten password is not that easy. Apple offersIn such
cases to reset the device and set it up as new because
Restoring from a copy won't reset your password.
Luckily,
Below we will tell you how to recover a forgotten password from
Screen time.
Download the programPinfinder
Pinfinder is a free tool.
It was designed because resetting the device is not the best
Solution when you forget your password.
- Uses iTunes backup of your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch to find a password.
- Works on PC with Windows, Mac and Linux.
- Works with iOS 8 - iOS 12.
- Does not transfer your data.
- Completely free.
How to use pinfinder
If you
ready to use Pinfinder, the process is pretty straightforward. Cross-platform
The method will be slightly different.
one)Open iTunes and back up your device
If you have iOS 12, you'll need a copyprotect
Password.
2)Download Pinfinder for Mac.
3)Launch Pinfinder.
4)You will see the Pinfinder command in the Terminal window. If necessary, enter the previously set copy password
five)After a couple of minutes, you'll see the password for Screen Time in the Terminal window.ClickEnterto exit and then close Terminal
Have arisen Problems?
If you have Mac OS X Mojave (10.14), you
you will need to allow terminal programs to access iTunes copies.
one)In the menu bar at the top, click
badgeApple >Systemic
Settings.
2)SelectProtection and safety
and go to theConfidentiality.
3)On the left, selectFull access to
Driveleft.
four)Clickplus signon the right, find
Terminaland add
program to the list.
Maybe,
you will need to enter your password to make changes. Now you can
run Pinfinder again and
go through all the steps again.
Next
Try to remember your Screen Time password. If you still want him
forget, now you know what to do.