Screen time limits disappearing
Since iOS16, I noticed that my kids' screen time limits keep getting disabled on a daily basis, that includes app limits, downtime and content restrictions.
I was finally able to figure out the bug that allows kids to bypass screen time from their devices.
- Parent sets Screen Time limits: downtime, app limits (all Games and Entertainment categories), content restrictions
- Child clicks on 1st app that is locked. It shows the message that the app is locked and they have the option to select "One more minute".
- Child clicks "One more minute" on 1st locked app. Exits screen.
- Child clicks on a different locked app and selects "One more minute". Exits the screen.
- Child clicks on a 3rd locked app and selects "One more minute." Exits the screen.
- Child's apps are now fully unlocked, and parent's device shows that Screen Time app limits have disappeared.
I noticed that in Reddit, parents are baffled how their toddlers and tweens are hacking their screen time passcodes. This bug needs to be addressed.
iPhone 14 Pro