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Snapchat and teenagers

Why can teenagers get around parental controls by deleting apps or resetting screen time password?

Posted on Nov 25, 2022 5:47 AM

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Posted on Nov 26, 2022 1:58 PM

Hey rjbutler215,


The Screen Time passcode for parental controls should be something they would not guess and can be changed if needed by toggling the feature off and on again.


"Set Content & Privacy Restrictions

  1. Go to Settings and tap Screen Time.
  2. Tap Turn on Screen Time, then tap it again. Choose "This is My [Device]" or "This is My Child's [Device]."
    • If you're the parent or guardian of your device and want to prevent another family member from changing your settings, tap Use Screen Time Passcode to create a passcode, then re-enter the passcode to confirm. After you confirm your passcode you'll be asked to enter your Apple ID and password. This can be used to reset your Screen Time passcode if you forget it. 
    • If you're setting up Screen Time on your child's device, follow the prompts until you get to Screen Time Passcode and enter a passcode. Re-enter the passcode to confirm. After you confirm your passcode you'll be asked to enter your Apple ID and password. This can be used to reset your Screen Time passcode if you forget it. 

Tap Content & Privacy Restrictions. If asked, enter your passcode, then turn on Content & Privacy Restrictions."


If you'd like to see tweaks to how parental controls work on iPhone, we can recommend leaving feedback for Apple Support here: Product Feedback - Apple


Take care.


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Nov 26, 2022 1:58 PM in response to rjbutler215

Hey rjbutler215,


The Screen Time passcode for parental controls should be something they would not guess and can be changed if needed by toggling the feature off and on again.


"Set Content & Privacy Restrictions

  1. Go to Settings and tap Screen Time.
  2. Tap Turn on Screen Time, then tap it again. Choose "This is My [Device]" or "This is My Child's [Device]."
    • If you're the parent or guardian of your device and want to prevent another family member from changing your settings, tap Use Screen Time Passcode to create a passcode, then re-enter the passcode to confirm. After you confirm your passcode you'll be asked to enter your Apple ID and password. This can be used to reset your Screen Time passcode if you forget it. 
    • If you're setting up Screen Time on your child's device, follow the prompts until you get to Screen Time Passcode and enter a passcode. Re-enter the passcode to confirm. After you confirm your passcode you'll be asked to enter your Apple ID and password. This can be used to reset your Screen Time passcode if you forget it. 

Tap Content & Privacy Restrictions. If asked, enter your passcode, then turn on Content & Privacy Restrictions."


If you'd like to see tweaks to how parental controls work on iPhone, we can recommend leaving feedback for Apple Support here: Product Feedback - Apple


Take care.


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