Can't turn off "Allow Contact Editing"

This seems to be a recurring question but I can’t find an answer. I’m trying to turn off my daughter's ability to edit her contacts under “Screentime”. The button allows me to turn it off but it flips back on (green) right away. Ditto with “Specified contacts” under “Downtime” controls.


iPhone X, iOS 14

Posted on May 21, 2021 2:24 PM

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May 22, 2021 12:15 PM in response to Mustang66

Hi Mustang66,


We see that you're currently using Screen Time on your daughter's phone, but it is allowing the edit of contacts and downtime isn't staying enabled as well. First, let's disable Screen Time and re-start the device using the steps in, Restart your iPhone.


Once restarted check the settings for allowing changes with the help of this guide to Use parental controls on your child's iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.


Take care!

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