iPhone content restrictions no longer working

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iPhone content restrictions no longer working

Hi!

I updated to iOS 16 on my phone and the content restrictions no longer work. I set the screen time to limit adult websites and I copy and paste the urls I want to restrict (mainly social media like Twitter or Instagram). For some reason, the both can get through the safari content restriction after I updated my phone. Is anyone else having this issue and know a way to fix it? Thank you!

Posted on Dec 26, 2022 3:51 AM

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DerekM87

Community Specialist

Dec 27, 2022 2:13 PM in response to Tiffogun

Hi Tiffogun,

We'd like to isolate this issue further:

Were your restrictions working as expected prior to updating to iOS 16?
Were there any changes made to the restriction settings since updating?
Do you have other Apple devices signed into the same Apple ID/

Additionally, confirm that your restrictions are set up as outlined here:

"Set Content & Privacy Restrictions

Go to Settings and tap Screen Time.
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.

Make sure to choose a passcode that's different from the passcode that you use to unlock your device. To change or turn off the passcode on your child's device, tap Settings > Screen Time > [your child's name]. Then tap Change Screen Time Passcode or Turn Off Screen Time Passcode, and authenticate the change with Face ID, Touch ID, or your device passcode.

With iOS 16, while you're setting up Screen Time for a child's device, you can set age-related restrictions for content in apps, books, TV shows, and movies. Just follow the onscreen instructions during setup."

If the issue persists, let us know the additional details requested. We'll continue from there.

Cheers!

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