App Limits/Screentime for Minors

The app limits and screen time limits I've set for my minors keep disappearing. Please help.

iPhone 13 Mini

Posted on Feb 6, 2023 05:58 PM

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Feb 6, 2023 07:01 PM in response to shanski82

shanski82 wrote:

The app limits and screen time limits I've set for my minors keep disappearing. Please help.

Change your Apple ID password, and (if not already) enable two-factor authentication.

Change the passcode, too.

This on the off chance that this is the easy route.

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