How to Fix Screen Time App Limits Not Working [iOS 18 Supported]

Penny Warren Publié le 13 septembre 2024Déverrouiller iOS3 minutes de lecture

Apple introduced the Screen Time feature as part of iOS 12 in 2018. This feature helps Apple users to understand how they are spending time with different apps and websites and control their device usage. For parents, this feature can help them monitor and manage their kids' screen time habits. However, many users complain that the Screen Time app limits not working in the Apple Community, especially those parents. If you encounter such a glitch on your Apple device, please follow this post to learn 6 tips to fix the Screen Time app limits not working issue.

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Dans cet article:

Part 1. Why Are My Screen Time App Limits Not Working
Part 2. How to Fix Screen Time Limit Not Working [5 Tips]
Part 3. Best Tip: How to Turn off Screen Time Without Passcode

Part 1. Why Are My Screen Time App Limits Not Working

The reasons for Screen Time app limits not working are varied, you can check common explanations below.

1. Bug in Screen Time Parental Controls - If you find your kids spend too much time on their iPhones without restrictions in place, it's probably because of some built-in bugs in Screen Time parental controls. Apple admits to bug in Screen Time and recommends Apple users to update the iOS/iPadOS version to solve this bug.

2. Desynchrony Between Apple Devices - If you use the Screen Time across iPhone, iPad, you should ensure that all Apple devices are properly synchronized. Otherwise, the Screen Time setting maybe invalid in other Apple devices.

3. App Glitches - Some glitches in iOS apps may cause app limits not working.

4. Wrong Downtime Settings - You may permit some apps wrongly during the scheduled downtime.

5. Screen Time Passcode Issues - You may forget to set a Screen Time passcode for kids in your Family Sharing group or the kids guess your passcode.

Part 2. How to Fix Screen Time Limit Not Working [5 Tips]

1. Reset a New Screen Time Passcode

Resetting a new Screen Time passcode is the quick solution to fix iPhone app limits not working on your kid's device. You can follow the steps to reset Screen Time passcode on iPhone/iPad.

Étape 1

Ouvrez le Réglages application > Temps d'écran.

Étape 2

If you haven't set a Screen Time passcode before, select Utiliser le code d'accès au temps d'écran and enter the 4-digit passcode. If you have already set one, tap Modifier le code d'accès au temps d'écran twice to reset a new one.

Changer le code d'accès au temps d'écran sur iPhone

2. Disable and Enable Screen Time in Settings

You can try to fix Screen Time app limits not working and downtime not working by disabling and enabling Screen Time in the Settings app.

Étape 1

Ouvert Réglages > Temps d'écran.

Étape 2

Scroll down to the bottom to select Désactiver le temps d'écran and enter your Screen Time passcode to confirm. Then, you should enable the Screen Time feature again.

3. Toggle on Block at End of Limit

If you forgot to activate Block at End of Limit when you set a limit on some specific apps, you can ignore the alerts and keep using apps. So, you should learn how to toggle on Block at End of Limit to fix app limits not working.

Étape 1

Naviguez vers le Réglages application et sélectionnez Temps d'écran > Limites des applications.

Étape 2

Robinet Add Limit and enter the Screen Time passcode to continue. You can select the specific apps and websites for which you want to set a limit. Then, tab the Prochain at the upper-right corner.

Étape 3

Slide up and down to customize the time limits and days. Then, toggle on the Block at End of Limit option and tap Ajouter to save these changes.

4. Add Specific Limits for Apps

If your kids have downloaded some new social apps or games on their iPhones, you should add specific limits for these apps.

Étape 1

Aller à Réglages > Temps d'écran > Limites des applications.

Étape 2

Sélectionner Add Limit and input your Screen Time passcode. You should tick these apps under different categories and tap Prochain.

Étape 3

Slide up and down to set the time limits. Then, tap Customize Days to set the specific daily limits. In the end, don't forget to activate Block at End of Limit.

5. Update iOS Version

Since Apple admits to a bug in Screen Time, you can solve the bug by updating the iOS version to the latest iOS version available.

Étape 1

Ouvert Réglages > Général > Mise à jour logicielle.

Étape 2

Here, you can see the latest iOS version. Tap Télécharger et installer and enter the correct passcode.

Part 3. Best Tip: How to Turn off Screen Time Without Passcode

If you cannot recall your Screen Time passcode, you cannot try some of the above methods to fix the Screen Time app limits not working. So, to fix this issue, you can rely on imyPass iPassGo to remove Screen Time without a passcode.

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Étape 1

Download and launch iPassGo on your computer. Click the Temps d'écran mode at the bottom.

Étape 2

Plug your iPhone into your computer and click the Commencer button. Then, the Screen Time passcode will be removed immediately.

Conclusion

Now, you have learned 6 fixes to solve the Screen Time limit not working issue. If you forgot your Screen Time passcode, you can use imyPass iPassGo to turn off Screen Time without a passcode.

Penny Warren

Penny Warren, rédactrice en chef chez imyPass, est spécialisée dans les logiciels MS Office. Vous pouvez trouver des tutoriels professionnels et des solutions de logiciels MS Office à partir de ses publications.