Why is my iPhone background refresh dimmed?

I cannot click on the On button or any of the below apps to change? Please advise thank you.



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iPhone 13 Pro Max, iOS 16

Posted on Aug 26, 2023 10:27 AM

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Posted on Aug 26, 2023 12:16 PM

Do you have Content & Privacy Restrictions in Screen Time enabled? If so you may have restricted Background App Refresh. Go to Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions (enter screen time password) > Background App Activities > Allow. If the Content & Privacy Restrictions toggle is off, it means you have no restrictions enabled. See Use parental controls on your child's iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support.

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Aug 26, 2023 12:16 PM in response to Dlchau

Do you have Content & Privacy Restrictions in Screen Time enabled? If so you may have restricted Background App Refresh. Go to Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions (enter screen time password) > Background App Activities > Allow. If the Content & Privacy Restrictions toggle is off, it means you have no restrictions enabled. See Use parental controls on your child's iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support.

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