Prevent child from changing Passcode iPod T 4th?

Flybye · Dec 6, 2012, 07:47 PM

Hi all,

How on earth can I prevent my son from changing the passcode if I tell him what the passcode is to get into the iPod? I'm setting up an iPod I got him for Christmas, setting up all the restrictions, etc. And I noticed one funny thing, restrictions does not have an option to enter the restriction code to change the passcode, or am I missing something?

I know its pretty self explanatory, but I just spent 30 minutes going to every corner of Settings, so I figured I'd finally ask.

Jessica Lares · Dec 6, 2012, 07:57 PM

Why do you need him to have a passcode to begin with? I think it would be better off for you to not set one up at all. Solves the problem altogether.

Flybye · Dec 6, 2012, 08:09 PM

And if I do not?
He can still go into settings, create a passcode, and lock me out.
Him locking me out is what I am trying to prevent. I know I can reset it the iPod, but why bother going through that hassle if there is a way to prevent him from changing the passcode.

Androidfan1x · Dec 7, 2012, 12:20 PM

You need to educate your kid and trust him, or just don't give him anything

jarron · Dec 7, 2012, 02:53 PM

I cannot believe no one has suggested this yet, but...

Why not use provisioning profiles, make it a non-removeable profile and just have the profile set a password. The password cannot be changed then. Search the Apple forums on Mobile Provisioning Profiles.

riptide747 · Dec 8, 2012, 10:38 PM

Just my view, don't give your kid expensive stuff at such a young age. It will only make him ungrateful and not appreciate the things he has. I know numerous kids who have gotten everything they've ever wanted and are spoiled brats not caring about anyone but themselves and expecting everything while giving nothing in return.

Dec 6, 2012, 07:47 PM	#1
Flybye macrumors regular Join Date: Sep 2009	Prevent child from changing Passcode iPod T 4th? Hi all, How on earth can I prevent my son from changing the passcode if I tell him what the passcode is to get into the iPod? I'm setting up an iPod I got him for Christmas, setting up all the restrictions, etc. And I noticed one funny thing, restrictions does not have an option to enter the restriction code to change the passcode, or am I missing something? I know its pretty self explanatory, but I just spent 30 minutes going to every corner of Settings, so I figured I'd finally ask.
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Dec 6, 2012, 07:57 PM	#2
Jessica Lares macrumors 68030 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Near Dallas, Texas, USA	Why do you need him to have a passcode to begin with? I think it would be better off for you to not set one up at all. Solves the problem altogether. __________________  Have You Hugged Your Mac Today? Daily Expressions \| Power Mac G5 \| Late 2011 13" MacBook Pro \| iPod Nano (7G) \| iPod Shuffle (2012) \| iPad Mini
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Dec 6, 2012, 08:09 PM	#3
Flybye Thread Starter macrumors regular Join Date: Sep 2009	And if I do not? He can still go into settings, create a passcode, and lock me out. Him locking me out is what I am trying to prevent. I know I can reset it the iPod, but why bother going through that hassle if there is a way to prevent him from changing the passcode.
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Dec 7, 2012, 12:20 PM	#4
Androidfan1x macrumors regular Join Date: Oct 2012	You need to educate your kid and trust him, or just don't give him anything
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Dec 7, 2012, 02:53 PM	#5
jarron macrumors newbie Join Date: Aug 2011	I cannot believe no one has suggested this yet, but... Why not use provisioning profiles, make it a non-removeable profile and just have the profile set a password. The password cannot be changed then. Search the Apple forums on Mobile Provisioning Profiles.
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Dec 8, 2012, 10:38 PM	#6
riptide747 macrumors newbie Join Date: Oct 2012	Just my view, don't give your kid expensive stuff at such a young age. It will only make him ungrateful and not appreciate the things he has. I know numerous kids who have gotten everything they've ever wanted and are spoiled brats not caring about anyone but themselves and expecting everything while giving nothing in return.
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