If your Screen Time passcode not working and want to reset the Screen Time passcode, but fail to find the “Forgot Passcode?” option. You have come to the right place! In this article, you will learn 5 ways to fix no option for forgot Screen Time passcode on iPhone or iPad.

Part 1: What is Screen Time Passcode in iPhone?

Screen Time is a useful feature in iPhone that helps users manage phone and application usage with a Screen Time passcode. You can set a time limit for an application or set a specific time to use an application. Furthermore, the Family Sharing feature enables you to set Screen Time for your family, especially for a child, to prevent them from becoming addicted to playing on the phone or iPad.

Part 2: Why is There No Option for Forgot Screen Time Passcode?

You may wonder why there is no option for forgot Screen Time passcode, is our phone different? No, here are the most common reasons why the “Forgot Passcode” option is missing:

Reason 1: An outdated version of iOS or iPadOS

If you are using an iOS or iPadOS version before 13.4, there is no forgot Screen Time passcode option;

Reason 2: Using a family account but not an organizer’s

If you have enabled Family Sharing and set the Screen Time passcode, you can only change the Screen Time passcode on the organizer’s device.

Reason 3: Using a different Apple ID

Changing your Screen Time passcode requires you to use the same Apple ID, so if you’re using a different Apple ID, you’ll want to sign out of the wrong one and sign in with the same one.

Part 3: How to Get Option for Forgot Screen Time Passcode?

In this part, you will find 5 ways to fix the no option for forgot Screen Time passcode on your iPhone or iPad. There is always a way to solve your problem.

Option 1: Update iOS or iPadOS to the latest version

iOS or iPadOS versions below 13.4 do not have the “Forgot Passcode” option, so you can try updating to the latest version.

Steps: Go to Settings > General > Software Update > Download and Install > Install Now.

Then back to check if no option for forgot Screen Time passcode issue has been fixed.

Option 2: Reset the Screen Time passcode on the organizer’s device

Only the organizer can reset the Screen Time passcode, so make sure to use the organizer’s device. Then, use the organizer’s device to change the Screen Time passcode.

Step 1: Go to Settings > Screen Time > Change Screen Time Passcode > Tap Change Screen Time Passcode again > Forgot Passcode?  

Step 2: Enter your Apple ID, Face ID, or Touch ID to verify and create a new Screen Time passcode.

Option 3: Check if you are using the same Apple ID

If you’re logging in with different Apple IDs, try logging out the wrong one and then logging in with the same one. Here are the steps to sign in with your Apple ID:

Step 1: Go to Settings and click your Apple ID;

Step 2: Scroll down to find the Sign Out option, then sign in with the Apple ID you used to set the Screen Time passcode.

If you have forgotten the password for your Apple ID, you can try to remove your Apple ID from your iPhone without a password.

Option 4: Turn off Screen Time on the family account

If you enable family sharing, you can try turning off Screen Time on the family account at the same time. Then, click Change Screen Time Passcode again to see if the Forgot Passcode option has appeared.

Step 1: Go to Settings and find the Screen Time option.

Step 2: Locate and click the Family account, and then tap Turn off Screen Time.

Option 5: Factory reset your iPhone

If your iPhone does not store important data, you can perform a factory reset to erase your iPhone and reset all settings and errors.

Steps: Turn on Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone > Erase All Content and Settings > Continue > Erase iPhone.

If you’ve tried all methods and don’t want to erase your data, you can try the following part to reset the Screen Time passcode without losing data.

Part 4: How to Reset Screen Time Passcode without “Forgot Passcode” Option

If all of the above methods do not work and you still cannot remember your passcode, what should you do? Don’t worry! Let me show you how to reset the Screen Time passcode using iSumsoft iPhone Passcode Refixer.

iSumsoft iPhone Passcode Refixer, a safe and effective software, can not only unlock a disabled iPhone/iPad without passcode but also remove Screen Time passcode easily. Here are the steps to remove Screen Time passcode with the iPhone Passcode Refixer.

Step 1: Download and install iSumsoft iPhone Passcode Refixer.

Step 2: Connect your iPhone to your computer with a USB cable.

Step 3: Turn off the Find My iPhone. (Go to Settings > Find My > Set the Find My iPhone to Off.)

Step 4: Open iSumsoft iPhone Passcode Refixer and select Remove Screen Time passcode.

Step 5: Click Start to proceed. The process will not take a lot of time.

After that, get into your device, you have successfully removed the Screen Time passcode and you can create a new one. 

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