Disable Password on child account Free app install

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Disable Password on child account Free app install

Hey,

just enabled family sharing on ios13.6 device, for my 5 y.o kid, enabled ask for permission feature on purchase as well, still app store prompt for password on child's phone,

this does not makes sense, how come 5 y.o can feed apple ID password ?

tried turning it off on child phone and got error that this feature cant be turned off until child grows over 13 !!!

Please help if anybody faced n was able to resolve this issue, will b really grateful for your support.

Posted on Aug 13, 2021 3:27 AM

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AzeemASKs Author

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Aug 17, 2021 5:08 AM in response to Limnos

Thanks, but still prompt for 5 year kid doesn't make sense from user prospective, i hope Apple will realize this soon !!!!

similar feature of Family LInk on Android is user friendly n sharing more insights.

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AzeemASKs Author

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Aug 14, 2021 2:27 AM in response to Limnos

Thanks, enabling permission adds one more check on top of existing password prompt for kid :)

permission is gud, my trouble is password prompt for kid, how to disable password prompt on app installation on family share kid account ?

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Limnos

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Aug 14, 2021 6:15 AM in response to AzeemASKs

"About turning off password protection

You can't completely turn off password protection

for paid items on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or computer. On Apple

TV, you can turn off password protection for both free and paid items."

from the link I provided

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Limnos

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Aug 13, 2021 4:27 AM in response to AzeemASKs

You may find this article useful

Require a password for App Store and iTunes purchases - Apple Support

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Limnos

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Aug 17, 2021 5:45 AM in response to AzeemASKs

I guess it isn't anticipated many people will give 5 year old kids devices worth almost a thousand dollars. I would think if the child is precocious enough to download apps the child could also remember a password. :-)

Good for Android. Remember, the people posting here do not work for Apple, we're just volunteering our time helping other users of Apple products. If you want to buy an Android then be my guest.

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