ios 26 screen time glitch

I just upgraded to IOS 26 and thought it was very good except for the fact that randomly sometimes my app limits that I have set will randomly go off, I did not use all of the time given and I do not know the password myself. anybody know a good fix?

iPhone 13 mini, iOS 26

Posted on Oct 18, 2025 7:36 PM

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Oct 18, 2025 7:53 PM in response to danWeinberg20

It sounds like you are under parental controls and if that is the case, you'll need to discuss this with your parents.

Nov 7, 2025 7:30 AM in response to danWeinberg20

This happened to me just shut down the phone and turn it back on your parents can’t help with this one

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