What happens after 10 failed restrictions passcode attempts?

Can I recover a forgotten iPhone restrictions passcode?

Apple's Activation Lock means that you can put the latest iPhone or iPad in your pocket without concern for it being lost or stolen.

This is because, if someone gains access to your phone, they won't be able to get the passcode out of Apple's servers, and can't install a custom passcode on your device with an unlock app.

This works like magic because, for the most part, if someone gets hold of your phone, they won't be able to reset the lock. On an unlocked iOS device, the passcode will change every time you plug in your phone or reboot, meaning that resetting the passcode is more like a guessing game than a security risk.

We think the Activation Lock is a good idea, but there are scenarios where we think it should be stronger. Today, we're going to explore three reasons why Activation Lock should not be on an iOS device, and offer up three reasons why it should be in your life instead.

Why Activation Lock on my Android phone is so stupid. An unlocked device will be easier to track. We think all Android phones should be unlocked by default. Why? Because every Android-powered device needs an OS update, and while that update could take a week or two, as soon as it's downloaded, your smartphone becomes vulnerable to theft.

For example, as recently as two days ago, if you go to visit the Apple Store while the latest version of iOS is pre-installed, the sales rep will have your phone waiting for you to pick up. As soon as you walk out, the rep will hand it over to you with a smile. It's one of the few truly delightful experiences you'll get out of visiting the Apple Store.

An unlocked, vulnerable phone will be no fun at all. Sure, you can turn on a privacy protection suite like Ghostery, and turn off features like Location Services that only slows down iOS updates but it would still better to be using an iPhone instead.

With an iPhone in your pocket, you can rest assured knowing that Apple won't let a stranger near your phone until you return it to them and even then, you can disable Siri and prevent strangers from doing anything through your voice command engine.

Is there a way to reset restriction passcode?

I have an iOS (iPhone 6) iPad Mini 4 that won't use the passcode. I can get it to open via Face ID and with a pin, but cannot open the settings on my phone or go to iTunes. When I enter my passcode, the message "restriction mode" appears but it goes to the Settings app. If I try to delete the passcode, I am told it is required. I have tried wiping the device and re-setting the restrictions. None of these will allow me to use the passcode.

Any help would be greatly appreciated. If this is indeed a 5S model, this will also be an issue in iOS 9: A fix is available in iOS 9: If you're using a passcode-protected iPhone or iPad, and you forgot your passcode or cannot get into your iPhone or iPad, you may be able to regain access by using Apple Configurator 2.0. This program can be downloaded as a free update for iOS 9 devices.

This is for the iOS 9 build already released. The fix for iOS 8 is documented here in case someone else needs it: You can also restore your iPhone or iPad into its original state, without a passcode, by booting into Recovery Mode and following these steps: Connect your iPhone or iPad to your computer. Launch iTunes. Connect your device to the computer. Hold down the Shift key and click Restore on the Summary screen. You will see the message, "Restoring iPhone or iPad will erase everything on your device and may cause data loss." However, this is the only time when the passcode will not be required to perform such an action.

What happens after 10 failed restrictions passcode attempts?

What if it isn't you?

Can it be used to remotely jailbreak? Here are the answers.

The Apple Watch passed its first major firmware test, after it became the second device (alongside the now-legendary iPhone 4 GSM) to not support any number of restrictions (ie setting 10 wrong passcode attempts). Apple Watch passed an important and sometimes-overlooked test. We already knew that an iPhone 6 (or later) will become the first device to be able to be jailbroken on 10 failed passcode attempts, but now we know the second is right behind it. The Apple Watch's passing this test also shows how secure it is, despite Apple pushing for more secure devices with new measures that limit access. While Apple Watch can't be officially jailbroken at this time, the way it has been designed allows certain iOS tweaks to bypass the security restrictions by using internal APIs to bypass the passcode requirement.

So it's really easy to pass this test, and if an end-user has a valid passcode the security measure simply won't come into play. What happens when the passcode requirement is met? The next question a lot of people might be asking is, What exactly happens when a phone or Apple Watch hits 10 failed passcode attempts? This will vary from device to device, as the number of passcode attempts required for a given device varies. With the iPhone, the passcode lock will enter enforced mode once a user has attempted more than 3 wrong passcode attempts, while some iPads may take 10 bad passcode attempts to trigger enforcement. IPhones are more complex, as while the passcode lock will enter enforced mode after 3 attempts, once a passcode entry has been successfully registered by connecting to iTunes Wi-Fi to register the device, the user will automatically be provided with 5 attempts.

With Apple Watches, there are no set number of failed attempts required before the alarm is raised, with a single wrong attempt able to instantly wake the device and cause it to flash the screen. Once a Watch is in enforced mode and unable to be unlocked by user action, the only way for users to wake up their Watch will be to either press the side button repeatedly or to press the crown three times to quickly wake the device.

One other factor is the iOS 8.

How do I get the restrictions passcode off my iPad if I forgot?

I have an iPad which I purchased from the UK.

The seller sold it with a password for restrictions access, but I forgot it.

The seller only gave me his contact number to get in touch if I forgot the password. But I think this is a little bit too lazy and I would like to get in touch with him (if possible), rather than him doing something in the middle of the night.

How can I remove the restrictions from my iPad? You can't. The password is locked on the iPad and the seller of the iPad is not obligated to do anything. If you want to restore the iPad or remove the Restrictions password from it then you will need to send it to Apple.

You can buy a restore disc for an iPad at the iTunes store. This is the same as buying a new iPad.