Child Ask to Buy no longer working

I have it set up so that I receive a notification to approve any apps my child wants to use on his iPad or his Mac mini.


This has worked for years until a few weeks ago. And now, when he sends the approval request, I never receive it.


I have tried:

1. Resetting my phone - didn’t work

2. Checking that family sharing is turned on - it is.

3. Required approval is toggled on under his ID - it is

4. I am signed in - I am.

5. My Devices are up to date - They are.


I honestly feel like this started when I updated my phone last 16.1.1.

iPhone SE, iOS 12

Posted on Dec 25, 2022 7:45 AM

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Dec 25, 2022 10:03 AM in response to blondefire08

If Ask to Buy isn't working, read the suggestions about looking at Messages or Notification Center in this document --> If Ask to Buy isn't working - Apple Support


Make sure notifications haven't been disabled. This article discusses notifications --> Use notifications on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


Make sure the software is up to date on all devices involved.


Sometimes it helps to have the devices involved take a fresh look at settings:

● Try signing out of accounts and back in again.

Sign out of iCloud on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV, or Mac - Apple Support

Sign in with your Apple ID - Apple Support

● Restarting is a simple step that can resolve many unexpected behaviors.

iPhone: Restart your iPhone - Apple Support then choose your model.

iPad: Restart your iPad - Apple Support

Mac: Ways to start up your Mac - Apple Support


If a problem persists, particularly over several days, try contacting Apple for assistance:


Click here --> Choose your country or region - Official Apple Support Select your country, then a product. If you don't see one that handles your issue then keep experimenting with selections until you reach one that gets you a chat session or a telephone call and get the representative to redirect you.


or:


"See a list of Apple phone numbers around the world."

Click here --> Contact Apple for support and service - Apple Support



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