Need for option to disable “one more minute“ in screen time limits, kids are able to continue using apps that are limited, what’s the use of screen time limits if they can continuously use one more minute? should be able to turn that off in screen time settings
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This doesn’t quite get to the solution.
Having set all the App and Time restrictions, a teenage child is still willing to use the “one more minute” option over and over again which makes the screen restrictions a mere inconvenience to them.
Parents need a way to fully disable the device during restricted screen time. I would prefer that the “ one more minute” option was fully disabled.
I completely agree and I am now considering to move to android for this reason. I know the parental control is much better on android phones. Unfortunately the posts above suggest that I am not alone with this issue and Apple has not done anything to change this since it was posted a year ago. Hopefully someone who works for Apple and has teens will realise the issue soon too!
Same issue here. I have tried logging out, turning screen time off and then back on, restarting before and after updating settings and NOTHING will make downtime hold. My child can “one more minute” on certain apps and downtime/screentime limits will completely reset. It presents a safety issue because it also turns off all safety and content restrictions! It’s really awful. I currently have ZERO ability to control my child’s screen time without physically taking away his device, which can result in massive meltdowns and physical aggression here.
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Adding my voice here. This is such a stupid feature. Apple needs to either remove it or give parents the option of turning it off. Kids can bounce around to different apps to their hearts' content during downtime. It defeats the entire purpose of spending all that time setting up the restrictions you want for your child. Fix this!
This does not solve the issue. I will have to purchase an APP to get this locked down properly. Kids today are super tech savvy...Apple should know this and provide "options" to have this "one more minute" or not. I feel like I should get a refund on the App Store for the APP I need to purchase to get this accomplished. Are there any plans to have this fixed in next IOS releases? Big FAIL Apple!
Sharmagalaxy wrote:
Whats the use of screen time if child able to bypass by clicking add one minute. Why did apple do this? Any update coming in near future fixing this loophole?
Apple doesn't read here in this user-to-user forum for feedback or suggestions. You can, however, let them know your thoughts here:
Note that, though they read all of the feedback, they don't respond so you're not going to get any answer as to whether or not they have plans to change this in the next update. However, the more people who give them feedback, the more likely the situation is to change.
csollyd wrote:
Me too! Apple, give us the option to turn off “One More Minute!”
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arb8999 wrote:
Please please please remove the “one more minute” option. How is this not on your radar to fix? Also, Apple, if you are fixing it, what is the estimated timeframe? This is causing so many arguments in our home.
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Meanwhile, perhaps have a basic flip phone you can swap out for the iPhone should your rules about its use not be obeyed. Most phones use the same size SIM these days.
mhvardhan wrote:
I need to add my voice here.
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screentimefailur wrote:
well said, when will apple fix this?
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I have this exact same problem and this was a total headache. However, I was able to workaround this by going to:
This way, the "one more minute" will now be gone.
Seriously, my 8 year old has discovered this now - I can’t believe this is an option, it makes screen time limits completely useless!
Don't buy Apple devices for your kids, honestly. They don't care about this at all, no fix and multiple updates of iOS.
Me too! Apple, give us the option to turn off “One More Minute!”
Last time I responded to this I as blocked for “ranting”. They need one minute access to maintain the addiction.
This 100% needs to be fixed my son was up till nearly 11pm last night on his phone using ask for 1 more minute. This has to be fixed.
How to Disable "one more minute" screen time limit on iPhone?
