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ALL apps asking for random permissions that don’t exist in settings

None of my apps are working right. My maps data has been deleted, so all my saved guides and pinned spots are gone. My calendar is all EMPTY and I can’t even add new events because “this app does not have access to your calendars.” I can’t take photos in any of my apps besides messages! It always says turn on permissions but when I go into the settings for that app there is no option for allowing pictures! Instagram, BAND, GroupMe, Drive, Word, anything using photos asks for permissions that do not show on the settings! My storage is pretty full so I’m think that’s what might be the problem. I’ve been deleting my photos and trying to fix it but my phone is so glitchy it barely lets me delete things. I’ve reset my phone multiple times.

iPhone 15 Pro, iOS 18

Posted on May 7, 2025 7:12 PM

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May 7, 2025 8:02 PM in response to Mdchia

“ALL apps asking for random permissions that don’t exist in settings: […]always says turn on permissions but when I go into the settings for that app there is no option for allowing[…]”

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Screen Time being the Culprit:


A. Who's Phone Is This?

Is this a company owned phone? If so, you may not have the permissions to do so.


B. Disable Screen Time, and then restart the device performing all of this.  Screen Time is found in Settings.

  1. Go to: Settings
  2. Tap: Screen Time
  3. Tap: Turn Off Screen Time(so that it is greyed-out)


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