“Always allowed” apps resets to default at random on iOS 16.2

“Always allowed” keeps resetting to the defaults. Problem persists in iOS 15.7 and 16.2 still doesn’t fix it

enable screen time with downtime
select some apps to be always available

over time the apps you selected will be removed and the defaults restored

iPhone 13

Posted on Dec 29, 2022 3:19 PM

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Dec 30, 2022 4:15 PM in response to adolfgarlic

Greetings adolfgarlic,

For help with your Screen Time issue, you'll want to Contact Apple Support directly.

Take care.

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