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How do I reset my Screen Time passcode after attempts?
Go to Settings > Screen Time. Tap Change Screen Time Passcode, then tap Change Screen Time Passcode again. Tap Forgot Passcode? Enter the Apple ID and password* that you used to set up the Screen Time passcode.
How do I get rid of restrictions or Screen Time passcode on iOS?
If you can’t remember a restrictions passcode that you set on a previous version of iOS or iPadOS, or you forgot your Screen Time passcode, you need to erase your device, then set it up as a new device to remove the passcode. Restoring your device from a backup won’t remove your passcode.
How do I change my child’s screen time passcode?
To change the passcode on your child’s device, tap Settings -> Screen Time -> [your child’s name]. Then tap Change Screen Time Passcode or Turn Off Screen Time Passcode, and authenticate the change with Face ID, Touch ID, or your device passcode.
What to do if you have forgotten your screen time passcode?
Select a child’s name from the drop-down menu in the left sidebar. Click Options in the lower-left corner. Click Change Passcode, then click Forgot Passcode. Enter the Apple ID and password* that you used to set up the Screen Time passcode. Enter a new Screen Time passcode, then enter it again to confirm.
Why does my child not have screen time?
The problem: Children are doing a complete factory reset and setting phones and tablets up as a “new” device. This completely erases Screen Time settings and allows kids to use the device without restrictions. Solution: Make sure your child isn’t using their own Apple ID on the device.
Why is there a limit on screen time on iOS 12?
They introduced a feature in iOS 12 aptly named “Apple Screen Time” to assist parents in limiting the amount of time their kids spend in front of a screen and to provide better control over the apps and content children are engaging with.