Cannot download apps due to Screen Tim



Hello,


I cannot download apps or access several features on my iPhone because Screen Time is restricting me. My mother has left the family, and I am now added to my father’s family, but he uses Android, so I cannot manage anything from his account. I still cannot use all the features of my phone. I need Screen Time unlocked so I can use my device normally and download apps.




Thank you for your help.

iPhone 17 Pro, iOS 26

Posted on Nov 3, 2025 6:08 PM

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Posted on Nov 4, 2025 6:45 AM

Ask Apple what to do in this situation. Refer to this page for Apple Support for different countries ➔

Choose your country or region - Official Apple Support

Select your country (if you do not see your country, also look for "other" in regions; e.g., "Other Africa"), then "Choose a product". Click the "show" item under each category for more selections. 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.


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Nov 4, 2025 6:45 AM in response to wanler

Ask Apple what to do in this situation. Refer to this page for Apple Support for different countries ➔

Choose your country or region - Official Apple Support

Select your country (if you do not see your country, also look for "other" in regions; e.g., "Other Africa"), then "Choose a product". Click the "show" item under each category for more selections. 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.


Cannot download apps due to Screen Tim

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