Guided Access not functioning

I want to open setting and let my friend use, but when I want to activate the guided access inside setting screen, I don't have the option to turn on guided access.

I understand that the guided access give us convenience and privacy if we want to lend the phone to other people for temporary usage, but not every screen can access guided access, only "app" can access.


Please correct me if i'm wrong.

iPhone 14 Pro, iOS 17

Posted on Feb 27, 2024 12:09 AM

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Posted on Feb 27, 2024 12:14 AM

Guided Access is specifically designed to operate within individual apps, and its functionality is intentionally limited to this context. When activated, Guided Access restricts user access to a single app, preventing them from navigating to other applications or altering device settings. The rationale behind this design is to provide a focused and controlled environment for users, ensuring that the intended task or activity remains undisturbed.


Allowing access to the Settings while Guided Access is active would defeat the primary objective of this feature. The essence of Guided Access lies in its ability to create a dedicated and secure session within a chosen app, making it ideal for scenarios such as educational purposes or when sharing the device with others. Enabling access to the Settings menu could compromise the intended restrictions and potentially undermine the purpose of using Guided Access in the first place. Therefore, it is essential to bear in mind that the effectiveness of Guided Access relies on its confinement to individual apps, preserving the integrity of the guided experience.

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Feb 27, 2024 12:14 AM in response to aason2229

Guided Access is specifically designed to operate within individual apps, and its functionality is intentionally limited to this context. When activated, Guided Access restricts user access to a single app, preventing them from navigating to other applications or altering device settings. The rationale behind this design is to provide a focused and controlled environment for users, ensuring that the intended task or activity remains undisturbed.


Allowing access to the Settings while Guided Access is active would defeat the primary objective of this feature. The essence of Guided Access lies in its ability to create a dedicated and secure session within a chosen app, making it ideal for scenarios such as educational purposes or when sharing the device with others. Enabling access to the Settings menu could compromise the intended restrictions and potentially undermine the purpose of using Guided Access in the first place. Therefore, it is essential to bear in mind that the effectiveness of Guided Access relies on its confinement to individual apps, preserving the integrity of the guided experience.

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