How do I turn off Communication Safety on iPhone 15 Pro?

communication safety wont switch off iphone 15 pro



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Original Title: Communication safety

iPhone 15 Pro, iOS 26

Posted on Aug 12, 2026 7:08 AM

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Posted on Aug 12, 2026 7:18 AM

I suspect you are in the EU or other region that requires an Age Assurance check. Until that is done, you will not be able to turn off Communication Safety. Check under your Apple Account name when opening Settings for any warnings. If you already done the Age Verification, then Force Restart your phone:

  • Press and quickly release Volume Up
  • Press and quickly release Volume Down
  • Press and HOLD Side button until the Apple Logo appears. This could take up to 15 seconds while holding the side button and you will have to ignore anything else on the screen including the prompt to Slide to Power Off. If you don't see the Apple Logo while holding the Side button, then try again as it may take a couple of attempts to get the speed and sequence correct.



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Aug 12, 2026 7:18 AM in response to Rafns19

I suspect you are in the EU or other region that requires an Age Assurance check. Until that is done, you will not be able to turn off Communication Safety. Check under your Apple Account name when opening Settings for any warnings. If you already done the Age Verification, then Force Restart your phone:

  • Press and quickly release Volume Up
  • Press and quickly release Volume Down
  • Press and HOLD Side button until the Apple Logo appears. This could take up to 15 seconds while holding the side button and you will have to ignore anything else on the screen including the prompt to Slide to Power Off. If you don't see the Apple Logo while holding the Side button, then try again as it may take a couple of attempts to get the speed and sequence correct.



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