Samiebabie Author

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Never set a screen time password but I’m locked out of my screen time restrictions and privacy

Locked out of in app purchases but never set the 4digit pin

iPhone 8 Plus, iOS 13

Posted on May 3, 2020 7:48 PM

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May 3, 2020 8:38 PM in response to Samiebabie

See the Apple Support article(s) below.

Screen Time passcode reset

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May 11, 2020 6:54 PM in response to Samiebabie

This happened to me on 05.10.20

called APPLE support, they told me reinstall update for options.

Called back after another 40min hold. Support person wanted me to delete my phone and reinstall a backup. Told her what previous person shared, she didn’t believe me! Read article and figured it myself. Do forgot password and use your Apple ID to get control back. Support was terrible in this case. Don’t know how this happened!!!!

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May 6, 2020 9:27 PM in response to Samiebabie

Dude how about you turn it off with Touch ID scroll 📜 down find turn off screen time password everywhere then do whatever

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