Apple Intelligence is now available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac!

Looks like no one’s replied in a while. To start the conversation again, simply ask a new question.

iOS 16 - parental controls / Ask to Buy not available to turn off

My son is now 17 and I want to turn off App Approval - I've tried looking this up and have been completely unsuccessful. There are hundreds of posts clearing showing how to navigate to settings


  1. Open the Settings app.
  2. Tap your name.
  3. Tap Family Sharing.
  4. Tap Ask to Buy.
  5. Tap your family member's name.
  6. Use the toggle to turn on or turn off Ask to Buy.


But I don't have an "Ask to Buy" option anywhere under his name. I'm the organizer, my wife is a Parent / Guardian, and my son's status is "Adult" - but there is no option here for Ask to Buy. Running iOS 16 - any ideas? I'm very technical - yet can't figure this out - so frustrating.

iPhone 14 Pro

Posted on Oct 27, 2022 6:05 PM

Reply
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Posted on Oct 27, 2022 6:10 PM

Your best bet to resolve this issue is to contact 👉 Apple Support


Axel F.

1 reply

iOS 16 - parental controls / Ask to Buy not available to turn off

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple Account.