Can’t reset my screen time passcode

I recently tried to change my screen time settings after a long time of not having used it and couldn’t remember the passcode, however when I tap on “Forgot my passcode” to reset it and enter my Apple ID details correctly, all it does is add one more failed attempt, not letting me try again for another hour. I am positive I am using the Apple ID that I used to set it up initially so what’s the deal? Do I have to reset my entire phone and loose all of my data because of a bug? Other people with the same issue seem to be getting that response, which seems quite frankly very unprofessional to me.

iPhone 11, iOS 16

Posted on Nov 24, 2024 6:48 PM

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Posted on Nov 24, 2024 7:08 PM

It is more likely that you did not use an Apple ID/Password when you set up Screen Time. It is optional and when you skip that step, you see a warning that says without the Apple ID/Password, you will not be able to reset the Passcode if you forget it. When you set up without the Apple ID, you will still see the Forgot Password option and the screen to enter an Apple ID, but none will work since the step to enter it was skipped.

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Nov 24, 2024 7:08 PM in response to ElederSweeney

It is more likely that you did not use an Apple ID/Password when you set up Screen Time. It is optional and when you skip that step, you see a warning that says without the Apple ID/Password, you will not be able to reset the Passcode if you forget it. When you set up without the Apple ID, you will still see the Forgot Password option and the screen to enter an Apple ID, but none will work since the step to enter it was skipped.

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Can’t reset my screen time passcode

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