Family sharing / content restrictions resetting independently.

We use family sharing for our two children and have never had a problem until this week.

We set our children's "content and privacy restrictions" to "only approved websites".

Over the last 48 hours one of their devices keeps resetting to "limit adult websites".

Not only is this annoying, but our list of "approved websites" is lost every time and needs to be re-added.

I am confident the child has not hacked the iPad code because it resets even when sat unused in an empty room!

From looking on this forum, this has been a known issue for some years. I have tried all the resets suggested including updating everybody's iOS, and turning screen time off and on again. The option to make account changes is turned off.

Any advice much appreciated - this is meant to be one of Apple's selling points!

iPad Air, iPadOS 26

Posted on Aug 11, 2026 12:05 AM

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Aug 21, 2026 4:39 AM in response to JANEFR

I have the same issue. Been like it for weeks. I keep reapplying the restrictions but it’s reset again a few hrs later. I know it’s not my son doing this as sometimes it happens overnight. I’ve tried everything but nothing seems to solve the issue. 100% an Apple fault and one they seem reluctant to resolve looking at other comments relating to this long-standing issue. Very surprising seen as it’s a clear security risk to children that’s being allowed by Apple.

Family sharing / content restrictions resetting independently.

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