If the Screen Time password is not working, it means that the Screen Time passcode you have set to limit device usage time or restrict your child's access to the iPhone or iPad is not being accepted or recognized by the device. This issue prevents you from accessing or modifying the settings associated with Screen Time, including application limits, feature restrictions, or downtime schedules. How do I fix this issue? Read this article for 8 effective ways to fix your Screen Time password not working on iPhone/iPad.
When the Screen Time passcode is not working, it typically indicates one of the following scenarios:
1. You may have entered the wrong passcode, either due to a typo or forgetting the correct digits.
2. After updating the device's software or due to other software-related factors, software bugs or glitches within the iOS operating system can affect the functionality of the Screen Time passcode.
3. Your device is not upgraded to the latest iOS version.
4. If your device is under Parental Controls, only the Supervisor's Apple ID can manage Screen Time.
5. Someone has changed your password without your knowledge or permission.
6. The device is experiencing lag and delays in recognizing the password, causing it to take an extended period to authenticate.
Unfortunately, iPhone/iPad does not come with a default Screen Time passcode. The first time you set up Screen Time on device, you will be prompted to create a new passcode. This passcode is separate from your device's lock screen passcode and is used to restrict or manage certain features and uses on your device.
The first thing that comes to mind for most iPhone/iPad issues, such as being stuck on Apple logo, remaining in an "Update Requested" state, or iOS 17 StandBy mode not working, is to force restart the device. Similarly, you can also fix Screen Time passcode not working by force restarting the device.
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By signing out and signing back in Apple ID, you effectively refresh the software connections and settings, the synchronization of data like Screen Time passcode. Follow these steps:
Step 1: From Settings, tap Apple ID profile, then scroll down and tap Sign out.
Step 2: You are required to enter the Apple ID password and then tap Turn off, then tap Sign out again.
Step 3: After signing out successfully, reboot your device and sign in to the previous account again.
This method may only work for some users, so you can experiment with it. Go to Settings > General > Data & Time, then toggle on Set Automatically.
Screen Time passcode is not working may be fixed by upgrading your iOS to the latest version. If your iOS version is outdated or too low, it may have security vulnerabilities, lack of bug fixes and patches, limited support and troubleshooting, and reduced performance and functionality.
Tap Settings > General > Software Update. Your iPhone will check for the update.
There is a chance that you may get the wrong password or the password was changed without your knowledge, resulting in Screen Time passcode not working. Try to reset the passcode.
Note: Option Forgot Password is only available on iOS 13.4 or later. Learn No Option for Forgot Screen Time Passcode.
Step 1: Tap Settings > Screen Time > Change Screen Time Passcode on your iPhone.
Step 2: Tap Change Screen Time Passcode > Forgot Passcode, then enter your Apple ID and create a new password.
With Reset all Settings, you can return settings to their defaults without erasing your content, including network settings, privacy settings and personal settings, as well as Screen Time settings.
Step 1: Go to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone.
Step 2: Tap Reset > Reset all Settings, then enter the Screen Lock passcode, and your iPhone will restart.
If the previous method doesn't work, you can choose to erase all content and settings. Go to Settings> General > Reset > Erase All Content and Settings. Then enter Apple ID and passcode to reset it.
If none of the previously mentioned solutions have resolved the issue of the Screen Time passcode not working, you can consider using a tool like iSumsoft iPhone Passcode Refixer as an alternative solution. This software is designed to help you address passcode-related problems on iPhones and provide the assistance you need to resolve the Screen Time passcode issue. Learn how to use the software.
iSumsoft iPhone Passcode Refixer
Step 1: Connect your device to the computer, and tap Trust if a pop-up window appears on your iPhone.
Step 2: Download and install iSumsoft iPhone Passcode Refixer. Then launch the software and select Remove Screen Time Passcode.
Step 3: Before clicking on Start to remove Screen Time passcode, you need to disable "Find My iPhone" by tapping Settings > Apple ID > Find My on your phone.
Step 4: Wait for the removal to complete. when "Remove Screen Time Passcode Successfully" appears on the interface, click Done.