Unable to reset child's icloud password from my iphone.

I am no longer able to reset my child's icloud password from my iphone.


Steps to reproduce:

  • Child is under 13 and has a child account and family sharing.
  • I setup child account on previous device and have since bought a new iphone.
  • Navigate to settings>family>{child_name}>apple account & password> change password.
  • Receive an error stating: Edit Account Information. Because this is a new device, it can't be used to edit your account information yet. This wait time helps protect your account. To change your password now use your other apple devices.


iPhone 16 Pro, iOS 26

Posted on Jan 3, 2026 8:50 AM

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Posted on Jan 3, 2026 7:12 PM

This may be related to having Stolen Device Protection activated on a device. About Stolen Device Protection for iPhone - Apple Support You can try disabling that service, or try using an older device, or wait until it will let you do the changes on this one.


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