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Parental control

My son has an iPhone 8 and must request permission in order to download apps. He has been trying, and he hits the ask permission button, but I am not getting the notification on my iPhone 13.

this process has worked for us in the past, but now it is not. Help please!

iPhone 13, iOS 16

Posted on Jan 12, 2023 5:57 PM

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Posted on Jan 12, 2023 6:41 PM

Confusedmama44 Said:

"Parental control: My son has an iPhone 8 and must request permission in order to download apps. He has been trying, and he hits the ask permission button, but I am not getting the notification on my iPhone 13. this process has worked for us in the past, but now it is not. Help please!"

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Troubleshooting No Ask to Buy Prompts:


A. Is this Content for School?

If so, getting a prompt of Ask to Buy does not apply.

  1. Go here: Approve what Kids Buy with Ask to Buy - Apple Support
  2. As it reads: "Ask to Buy doesn't apply to apps or content from school"


B. See Here: If Ask to Buy isn't working - Apple Support


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Jan 12, 2023 6:41 PM in response to Confusedmama44

Confusedmama44 Said:

"Parental control: My son has an iPhone 8 and must request permission in order to download apps. He has been trying, and he hits the ask permission button, but I am not getting the notification on my iPhone 13. this process has worked for us in the past, but now it is not. Help please!"

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Troubleshooting No Ask to Buy Prompts:


A. Is this Content for School?

If so, getting a prompt of Ask to Buy does not apply.

  1. Go here: Approve what Kids Buy with Ask to Buy - Apple Support
  2. As it reads: "Ask to Buy doesn't apply to apps or content from school"


B. See Here: If Ask to Buy isn't working - Apple Support


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