Screen Time switches itself off

Screen time this is witching itself without intervention from me. I have never previously had this issue, but found this for the second time this morning. I know it was switched off because, I always look it at just after 12 midnight when it resets. Then on waking at 5.45 I noticed it had been turned off. No one else has physical access to this device.


Is anyone else having this problem?

iPad

Posted on Nov 9, 2023 2:29 AM

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Posted on Nov 9, 2023 3:06 AM

It could be the Mobile Device Management (MDM) overriding your Screen Time settings with remote management. Please check the same in Settings, General, VPN & Device management. If you see a profile, it is probably the one that is interfering. You can talk to the administrator of your work or school to fix the issue.

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Nov 9, 2023 3:06 AM in response to jessamine147

It could be the Mobile Device Management (MDM) overriding your Screen Time settings with remote management. Please check the same in Settings, General, VPN & Device management. If you see a profile, it is probably the one that is interfering. You can talk to the administrator of your work or school to fix the issue.

Nov 9, 2023 3:44 AM in response to jessamine147

If you are seeing unexpected behaviour, try disabling Lockdown Mode.


Lockdown Mode is an optional, extreme protection that’s designed for the very few individuals who, because of who they are or what they do, may be personally targeted by some of the most sophisticated digital threats. Most people will never be targeted by attacks of this nature.


When Lockdown Mode is enabled, your device won’t function like it usually would. To reduce the attack surface that could potentially be exploited by highly targeted mercenary spyware, certain apps, websites and features will be strictly limited for security, and some experiences may not be available at all.


About Lockdown Mode – Apple Support


Nov 9, 2023 3:39 AM in response to d3v4n5h

Hi d3v4r5h


i am not attached to a MDM , and no profile is shown where you suggested. If it a vulnerability, where should I report it. I have had issues like this two years ago, where settings were changed without explanation. I have the Lockdown on, Screen time operational since two years ago.

many thanks..last week, my VPN also was switched off without explanation.

Best wishes

jessamine147

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