Camera app still accessible when turned off via Screentime

I have the camera app turned off by Screentime and only turn it in on when I choose to use it. Recently when I went to turn it off the app shows on the home and Lock Screen and is accessible. Never encountered this before and was wondering if anyone else has or have any ideas?

iPhone 13 Pro Max, iOS 16

Posted on Jul 9, 2023 6:59 AM

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Feb 27, 2024 11:28 AM in response to Swyft_Ninja


Same problem for me. In the past the camera app would be removed from the screen and I too have never used "downtime".


I just checked on iOS 16.7.5 and switching off Camera in the Allowed Apps does remove it from the screen so it cannot be used. So it may be a different iOS version you are using or another Screen Time setting that changes this behavior.

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Camera app still accessible when turned off via Screentime

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