How do I turn off app age limitations on my iPhone?

How do I turn off any app age limitations on my iphone 16? I did the update and now cannot use apps that are 16+


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iPhone 16 Pro, iOS 26

Posted on Jan 18, 2026 2:01 PM

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Posted on Jan 18, 2026 2:48 PM

only way to impose limitations in ios is screen time read

Use Screen Time on your iPhone and iPad - Apple Support

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Jan 18, 2026 3:17 PM in response to julesry

"How do I turn off app age limitations on my iPhone?: How do I turn off any app age limitations on my iphone 16? I did the update and now cannot use apps that are 16+"

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App Age Restrictions Issues:


A. Restart iPhone: I would recommend restarting your iPhone. Do the same after installing updates.


B. Updating your iPhone:

Have you installed any updates recently(iOS to others)?. If not, do so, as the latest bug fixes would be installed. IMPORTANT: If you have an option to update, however, then be certain you backup your iPhone first. That way, you will have something to restore your iPhone from should anything go wrong with the update


C. Update your iPhone:

If so, other than updating through the iPhone itself, you can update through a computer (Mac or PC), or directly through Cellular (not wise, if you have limited data set up).

How do I turn off app age limitations on my iPhone?

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