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Restrictions already turned off

Restrictions already turned off on iPad but when trying to download an app, it still asks me to turn off restrictions. ??

iPad, iOS 10

Posted on Oct 10, 2023 10:13 AM

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LotusPilot

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Posted on Oct 10, 2023 10:25 AM

Assuming that your iPad is not centrally managed by an Educational Establishment or Business (as the device may be remotely managed) - if you are experiencing difficulties with adding, updating or removing Apps from your iPad, you’ll need to check your ScreenTime restrictions:

Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions > iTunes & App Store Purchases > Adding Apps - set to Allow
Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions > iTunes & App Store Purchases > Deleting Apps - set to Allow
Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions > iTunes & App Store Purchases > In-app Purchases - set to Allow

For devices with early versions of iOS, the path to the required settings will be slightly different. If recollection serves correctly:

Settings > Restrictions...

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