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The Apple Support Community will permanently close on November 20, 2026. Starting today, the site will no longer accept new posts and is available in a read-only state.
You can continue to find trusted guidance and support on the official Apple Support site.
We want to thank the community members who have contributed their time and expertise to help others with their Apple products.
I would like to know if there is a way to lock an iphone down to only allow phone calls and texts.
There are a number of steps that a parent can do to restrict iPhone usage for their minor children. See the information here to see about setting up specific restrictions. Use parental controls on your child's iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support
Child lock
