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User profile for user: laurenfrommilford
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Why can’t I change my background app refresh to off?

Why can’t I change my background app refresh to off?

iPhone 7, iOS 13

Posted on Sep 25, 2020 12:55 PM

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User profile for user: Siabh
Siabh
User level: Level 5
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Posted on Sep 25, 2020 1:40 PM

Maybe because Screen Time Restrictions are preventing you to do so.

Check: Goto Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions ... the last option Background App Activities, set it to Allow

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Why can’t I change my background app refresh to off?

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