I use screen time to disable my child’s phone for overnight downtime but they have access to settings and will change the time on their phone manually to get around the downtime. Is there a way to limit or disable access to the settings app during this time?
Have you tried setting screen time to prevent time changes?
Have you tried setting screen time to prevent time changes?
FDB40 wrote:
Thank you. I realized that I had to do it on their device in order to get it set up. I appreciate the help.
You are correct. If you still come across issues with your child disabling the downtime settings, feel free to reply back with any more information. It has been a cat and mouse game with kids searching on the internet to avoid these settings and Apple closing those loopholes.
They used to be able to delete an app and then reinstall it to clear any time restrictions on that app, but I believe that loophole has been closed as well. You can set restrictions that will prevent apps from being deleted or installed at: Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions > iTunes & Privacy Restrictions. Again I don't think this is necessary anymore, but you may find this restriction useful.
The most important thing is to make sure your child does not learn your Screen Time passcode. They can be clever in getting that by watching you enter it and these tips may help:
I've looked at/tried that. There is no way to block access to the Settings app specifically. Unless you know something that I do not. And if you do please share.
Thank you. I realized that I had to do it on their device in order to get it set up. I appreciate the help.
Is there any way to limit my child’s access to the settings app?
