Need **** with forgotten screentime password

Hi,

i updated to ios27. And my phone has had a screentime password and limits and it was not a big deal before coz i could just do no for today but now im like locked out on apps. I tired to reset but no forgot pin appears i may have not synced the icloud with the pin and i dont know what to do now. I tried every password i wouldve add but no luck. Is there any way to fix this issue. I dont have any backups done either so i need to save my data too without resetting 🥲is there no way out of this? I cant even watch my classes on yt like im locked out even in browsers. (I tried the ways mentioned in other threads like trying to get the forgot password but it doesnt appear, and im not on a family or child acc )

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Posted on Sep 17, 2026 3:41 AM

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WheelieNick

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Sep 17, 2026 4:07 AM in response to Hehehola

Yes, there are ways to fix this without losing your data, though it will take a little maneuvering since the standard "Forgot Passcode" prompt isn't showing up.

Since you updated to iOS 27, a minor system glitch or a mismatched Apple Account link from the update is likely causing the "Forgot Passcode" option to stay hidden.

Before doing anything drastic, follow these steps to trigger the option or bypass it entirely without wiping your device.

1. Force the "Forgot Passcode" Option to Appear

Sometimes the option is buried or requires a specific path to reveal itself:

The correct path: Go to Settings > Screen Time > Change Screen Time Passcode > Change Screen Time Passcode again. Do not try to change individual app limits, as the "Forgot Passcode" option will never appear there.
Fail it on purpose: When the prompt asks for the 4-digit PIN, deliberately type in a wrong passcode 3 to 5 times. On newer iOS updates, this often forces the hidden Forgot Passcode? link to pop up at the bottom of the screen.
Log in: If it appears, type in your main Apple Account (Apple ID) credentials to overwrite the PIN.