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Parents took my phone anc changed my age from 18 to 16 so they could ad parental restrictions, Is there anything i can do?

My Mum has OCD and is extreamly controIing so when I turned 18 and the parental restrictions placed on my phone stopped working she stole my phone while I slept. She then changed my age so she could reenable parental restictions. This means i nologer am able to use my phone when i need to throughout the day, almost everything locks at 3:00 so i cant even use my bank account between 3:00pm and 8 am on any given day, I cant contact anyone other then her and my dad during those hours either. I own the phone and the phone plan is there anything I can do?

iPhone 11, iOS 17

Posted on Sep 29, 2024 5:45 AM

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Sep 29, 2024 8:10 AM in response to Sinmit

If she could "steal" your phone and change the age on your account then it means you had multiple levels of the security on your account compromised and really need to make sure only you know things such as passcodes and passwords. That and take better physical security of your equipment although getting access to account settings can be done from anyplace with a web browser and security information.


Read this document if you think your Apple ID has been compromised. --> If you think your Apple Account has been compromised - Apple Support


For iOS 15 or earlier, if you want to see if anyone else has access to your device or accounts, click here --> Limit access to your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


For iOS 16 or later see how Safety Check on iPhone works to keep you safe. How Safety Check on iPhone works to keep you safe - Apple Support


Use the information in this document to check your Apple ID device list to find where you're signed in --> Check your Apple Account device list to find where you’re signed in - Apple Support


Related materials:

Personal Safety User Guide

Personal Safety User Guide - Apple Support

> open the Table of Contents and review the articles


A document with general information about security and your Apple ID --> Security and your Apple Account - Apple Support


Contact Apple for help with Apple ID account security. This page provides country-specific Apple Support contact information ➞ Contact Apple for support and service - Apple Support



Parents took my phone anc changed my age from 18 to 16 so they could ad parental restrictions, Is there anything i can do?

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