Screen Time and Downtime Constantly Resetting Itself

I manage my daughter’s screen time via my phone under settings. I have limits set for TikTok and then downtime set as well. Just about every other day, I go in to look at her usage and both the screen time limits for TikTok and the downtime limits have been erased. She does not know the password for the parental controls and doesn’t have access to my phone so I know she isn’t doing it. I’m tired of having to go back in nearly every other day and key in the downtime limits and the usage limits for TikTok. Is there any fix for this? Am I doing something wrong? Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks in advance!

iPhone 14 Pro

Posted on Mar 17, 2023 5:47 AM

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Mar 17, 2023 6:07 AM in response to ilovestargate

It's possible that there could be a technical issue with your iPhone or the screen time settings. Here are a few steps you can take to troubleshoot the issue:

  1. Check for iOS updates: Make sure that your iPhone is running the latest version of iOS. You can check for updates by going to Settings > General > Software Update.
  2. Reset screen time settings: Try resetting the screen time settings on your iPhone by going to Settings > Screen Time > Reset Screen Time Passcode. This will erase your current limits and settings, but it may resolve any issues with the screen time feature.
  3. Check for app updates: Make sure that TikTok is updated to the latest version. You can check for updates in the App Store.
  4. Contact Apple support: If the issue persists, you may want to contact Apple support for further assistance. They may be able to troubleshoot the issue and provide a solution.
  5. Use a third-party parental control app: If you continue to experience issues with the built-in screen time settings, you could consider using a third-party parental control app that provides more advanced features and may be more reliable.

I hope these suggestions help resolve the issue you're experiencing with screen time limits and downtime settings.

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