La Fruta Mordida: October 2013

In this post I will explain how to revert and fix the issue where the Restrictions Passcode has been forgotten in your IPhone or iPad. No Need to Factory Restore!

I have done it for free in my IPhone 4S with IOS 7.0 and worked like a charm!

It works just fine with other devices and versions as well, like the iphone 5s and even the new iphone 6 with ios 8.

The Steps are as follows:

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Deep Explanation:

1. Backup your device.

Connect your IPhone or IPad to your PC or MAC, go to iTunes, Check "This computer" and click Back Up Now.

2. Update the new "Restrictions Passcode"

Download a software like iBackupBot or similar. You can download it from this location. I have used the version: V 5.0.3 (10/01/2013) and V 5.0.4 (10/08/2013)

Do not disconnect the iPhone or iPad from your PC or MAC. (Conenct it again if you have done it).

After installing and running the iBackupBot the software will try to read information from your device. The iPhone will probably display a "trust" message. Press "Trust it" on the IPhone/iPad so the Software could read data from it.

Now, go to the just backed up line in the tree root, and then drill down to System Files --> HomeDomain --> Library --> Preferences and search for the file called com.apple.springboard.plist as shown in the picture below.

Note: Take a look in which backup (date and time) you perform the modification, since later on will be used to restore.

Select the file (You can search for it using the search textbox) and click on the "Open" icon. A registration window will be opened, but do not worry, just click on cancel and it will open the file for edition.

Now you will be able to add the following 2 lines to the file:

<key>SBParentalControlsPIN</key>

I have used 1234 for the restrictions passcode, you may change it to any other 4 digits.

The two lines must be placed before the dictionary finalization tag (</dict>), and not after, as explained by mistake in other forums. See snapshot below.

Click on save, and close the file. you may close the application as well.

3. Restore the last backup

Ok, we are almost done. Go to iTunes, select the device. In the Summary tab, search for Restore Backup... (Not Restore Iphone).

Find my iPhone must be turned off before the restore. See snapshot below.

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Then, choose the backup to restore...

The restore may take several minutes...

In the Iphone you will see a Restore In Progress message...

Note: After the restoring operation, your iPhone/iPad will restart and show a black screen with the white apple in the middle as when you turn on your device, and it will take some time until the device finish this stage and turn on. don't freak out, after a while, your device will turn on.

Go to Settings-->General-->Restrictions and tap 1234 or the code selected for you in the line added above, and voila, there you have it!

Your feedback and support will be appreciated!

Disclosure: This post explains how to change the forgotten restrictions passcode in order to use it to access the restrictions page of your device. It does not explain how to disable restrictions.

Final Note: Use this tutorial at your own risk. As far as I know, these procedures are not supported by apple.

I have updated my iphone 4s to IOS 7 on september 18th, I couldn't wait to see it. To me, the best innovation is the so called "Control Center". It allows quick access to many features (at least 3 or 4 taps were needed before to access some of those features) such as, the WiFi, calculator app, airplay shortcut, and cammera to name a few. All this by swiping up from the bottom of the screen.

I use it constantly, and I think is the best addition on IOS 7.

The Control Center can be accessed from the Lock Screen or from inside any app. This feature can be disabled, though, it is great to enable wifi, turn on the flashlight or play some music without unlocking the device!

Most of the in-house apps were renovated giving them a new look, like the photos and weather app.

I have adopted most of the new features and modifications with a great smile.

And the lows of the IOS7? Well...its easy, It feels like the battery drains sooner than before. I'll be waiting for an update that cures this ugly illness, but in the meantime I think I will buy a new battery replacement, since my iphone 4s battery hasn't rest too much in the last two years or so.

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