When you set a Screen Time passcode on iPhone, every time you want to change iPhone settings, you'll be required to enter the Screen Time passcode to give permission. It's very annoying when you're asked to enter the Screen Time passcode to reset your iPhone to factory settings. Some users may be unable to factory reset their iPhone due to forgetting the Screen Time passcode. No worries! In this guide, we will show you how to reset iPhone without Screen Time passcode.

• Part 1. Can You Reset iPhone without Screen Time Passcode?
• Part 2. How to Reset iPhone If You Forgot Screen Time Passcode
  • Method 1. Disable Screen Time Passcode in Settings to Reset iPhone
  • Method 2. Remove Screen Time Passcode via MagFone to Reset iPhoneHot
• Part 3. How to Erase iPhone without Screen Time Passcode
  • Method 1. Reset iPhone to Factory Settings via iTunes
  • Method 2. Reset iPhone to Factory Settings in Recovery Mode
  • Method 3. Reset iPhone to Factory Settings at iCloud.com
  • Method 4. Reset iPhone to Factory Settings via Find My App
• Part 4. How to Reset iPhone without Screen Time Passcode and Apple ID
• Part 5. Conclusion

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Part 1. Can You Reset iPhone without Screen Time Passcode?

Yes, you can reset an iPhone without the Screen Time passcode. If you've simply forgotten the passcode, you can start by resetting it and then restoring your iPhone to factory settings. If you're unable to reset the Screen Time passcode, you can still perform a factory reset using iTunes, iCloud, or the Find My app.

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Part 2. How to Reset iPhone If You Forgot Screen Time Passcode

If you've forgotten your Screen Time passcode and can't factory reset your iPhone, the first step is to remove the Screen Time lock. In this section, we'll walk you through two practical methods to remove the Screen Time passcode from your iPhone, so you can reset it without any restrictions.

Method 1. Disable Screen Time Passcode in Settings to Reset iPhone

If you remember the Apple ID password used to set up a Screen Time passcode, you can turn off the Screen Time passcode on your iPhone using Forgot Password? feature. After removing your forgotten Screen Time passcode, you can reset your iPhone without the Screen Time passcode. You can use your own device to reset the Screen Time passcode for yourself and for any devices under your parental control.

Steps to Reset Your iPhone:

Step 1. Locate Settings on your iPhone and tap Screen Time.

Step 2. Tap Change Screen Time Passcode > Turn Off Screen Time Passcode.

Step 3. Tap Forgot Passcode?, then enter your Apple ID and password.

Step 4. Go back to General and tap Reset or Transfer iPhone.

Step 5. Tap Erase All Content and Settings, then tap Continue.

Step 6. Enter your screen passcode or Apple ID password to erase your iPhone.

Steps to Reset Your Child's iPhone:

Step 1. Go to iPhone Settings > Screen Time.

Step 2. Tap your child's Apple ID name.

Step 3. Tap Change Screen Time Passcode > Turn Off Screen Time Passcode.

Step 4. Enter an incorrect passcode and tap Forgot Passcode? to enter the linked Apple ID password.

Step 5. After removing the Screen Time lock, go to factory reset your child's phone in Settings.

Method 2. Remove Screen Time Passcode via MagFone to Reset iPhone

With an Apple ID password, you can remove your forgotten Screen Time passcode with ease. But some users forget both the Apple ID password and the Screen Time passcode. For these reasons, MagFone iPhone Unlocker is highly recommended for you. It is easy to delete the Screen Time passcode on the iPhone with the support of MagFone iPhone Unlocker. After that, you can return your iPhone to the factory default settings.

Beyond that, MagFone iPhone Unlocker can unlock screen locks, remove Apple ID, and bypass MDM lock on the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. By following the steps below, you can get rid of Screen Time passcode for resetting your iPhone. First, you can download and install MagFone iPhone Unlocker on your computer. Then start resetting your iPhone to the factory state.

Step 1 Connect iPhone to Computer and Open MagFone

Firstly, open MagFone iPhone Unlocker on your computer and select the Unlock Screen Time Passcode option. Here you need to connect your iPhone and computer. Then you can click the Start button after your device is detected by MagFone software.

Step 2 Go to Remove Screen Time Passcode on iPhone

Secondly, go to Settings > Your Device > Find My iPhone, then toggle Find My off on your iPhone. After disabling Find My iPhone, go back to your computer and click on the Unlock button to remove the Screen Time passcode from your iPhone.

Step 3 Follow the Onscreen Instruction to Set up iPhone

Finally, you have to set up your iPhone by following the onscreen instructions after deleting the Screen Time passcode. On the Apps & Data screen, tap on Don't Transfer Apps & Data. Then tap on Set Up Later in Settings to complete the whole process. Now you have successfully removed the Screen Time passcode from your iPhone. You can then reset your iPhone back to the factory default settings without the Screen Time passcode.

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Part 3. How to Erase iPhone without Screen Time Passcode

By disabling the Screen Time lock using Apple ID password or using MagFone iPhone Unlocker, you can then factory reset iPhone without the Screen Time passcode. Besides, there are four extra methods to reset iPhone to factory settings without resetting the Screen Time passcode.

Method 1. Reset iPhone to Factory Settings via iTunes

iTunes allows you to restore your iPhone to the original factory settings. If you have ever synced your iPhone with your computer, then you can use iTunes to factory reset iPhone without a Screen Time passcode.

Step 1. Open iTunes after connecting your iPhone to your computer.

Step 2. Click on your device, go to the Summary tab, then click on Restore iPhone.

Step 3. Click on Restore again to confirm that you want to reset your iPhone.

Method 2. Reset iPhone to Factory Settings in Recovery Mode

If iTunes or Finder can't detect your iPhone normally, you can put the device into Recovery Mode and then restore it to factory settings. This allows you to erase your iPhone without the Screen Time passcode.

Step 1. Turn off your iPhone and connect it to a computer with a USB cable.

Step 2. Launch iTunes or the Finder, then put your device into recovery mode.

Step 3. Locate your device and select the Restore option in the pop-up window.

Method 3. Reset iPhone to Factory Settings at iCloud.com

With your Apple ID and password, you can log in to iCloud to wipe out all the data on your iPhone. You can make use of iCloud if you want to reset your iPhone to the default settings. Now follow the steps below to remotely erase your iPhone.

Step 1. Go to iCloud.com and enter your Apple ID credentials to log in to iCloud.

Step 2. Click on Find My, then locate All Devices at the top of the screen.

Step 3. Find and select your iPhone in the All Devices list.

Step 4. In the pop-up window, click on Erase iPhone, then click on it again to confirm.

Method 4. Reset iPhone to Factory Settings via Find My App

The Find My app is an application developed by Apple to help Apple users manage and monitor their Apple devices. If you have signed in to your Apple ID on other Apple devices, you can use the Find My app to reset your iPhone. Here's how.

Step 1. Tap on Devices in the Find My app and select your iPhone.

Step 2. Select Erase This Device and tap on Continue to enter your trusted phone number.

Step 3. Tap on Erase, enter your Apple ID password, then tap on Erase to confirm.

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Part 4. How to Reset iPhone without Screen Time Passcode and Apple ID

Stuck on the Screen Time passcode required screen before factory reset iPhone can be distracting. Methods introduced before may require you to remove the Screen Time passcode or enter the Apple ID password to reset iPhone to factory settings. For efficiency and simplicity, there is a more ideal option to reset your iPhone without the Screen Time passcode and Apple ID. That is to use MagFone iOS System Recovery. As a multifunctional tool for iOS, MagFone iOS System Recovery can help you reset iPhone with simple clicks. Also, it supports anti-recovery erasure, so you don't need to worry about the recovery of your device reset. Follow the steps below to reset your iPhone without a Screen Time passcode and Apple ID password.

Step 1 Open MagFone iOS System Recovery and Link iPhone

After downloading and installing MagFone iOS System Recovery on your computer, open it and select Reset Device on the interface of the software. Then you can use a USB cable to connect your iPhone to the computer.

Step 2 Download the Firmware Package to Reset iPhone

When your device is detected by the software, select the Factory Reset option. Proceed to click the Download button to download the firmware package. Start to reset your iPhone by clicking the Start Factory Reset button.

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Part 5. Conclusion

The above are the methods that can help you reset your iPhone to the factory settings without the Screen Time passcode. If you forget your Screen Time passcode or do not know the details of Screen Time on your iPhone, then you can try using MagFone iPhone Unlocker to factory reset your iPhone directly. Or you can use iTunes or iCloud to restore your iPhone to the default factory settings. Have a try! Hope it helps you out.