Restrictions preventing access to News app on iPhone 13

I have the below problem and as answered here by Apple specialist, I went to "Setting" --> "Screen Time" --> "Content & Privacy Restrictions". Actually restrictions was not turned on, but to follow the instruction, I turned it on, and checked the "Allowed Apps" and confirmed that News is allowed. But I still see the same message that "Restrictions Enabled Certain apps. ...." when I tried to open News app. I tried to change the country but it didn’t work. I tried on my iPhone and my iPad.

Any help would be appreciated. I have an iPhone 13 and I’m using the latest iOS.


I'm trying to use my News app, but when I look for it in my apps I can't find it. When I go to the App Store to download it, it appears as if I have it downloaded. When I press "open" it says that the app is restricted. "Restrictions Enabled Certain apps, features, or services can't be seen or used when Restrictions are on. To use this app, turn Restrictions off."


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Original Title: Can’t open apple news



iPhone 13, iOS 18

Posted on Aug 2, 2025 01:17 AM

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Restrictions preventing access to News app on iPhone 13

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