{"id":9232,"date":"2025-07-10T16:11:46","date_gmt":"2025-07-10T16:11:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.itarian.com\/blog\/?p=9232"},"modified":"2025-07-10T16:11:46","modified_gmt":"2025-07-10T16:11:46","slug":"how-to-turn-off-screen-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.itarian.com\/blog\/how-to-turn-off-screen-time\/","title":{"rendered":"Feeling Locked In By Screen Time Limits?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re constantly interrupted by app time limits or weekly reports on your phone use, you may be wondering <\/span><b>how to turn off Screen Time<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on your iPhone or iPad. Whether you&#8217;re a professional trying to stay productive, a parent managing device access, or an IT admin overseeing company devices, knowing how to disable Screen Time can be a game changer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Screen Time is a powerful iOS feature\u2014but sometimes, it gets in the way. In this guide, we\u2019ll show you:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to disable Screen Time in a few easy steps<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to remove the Screen Time passcode<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to turn off Screen Time without the passcode<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to reset Screen Time settings<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s get started.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What Is Screen Time?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>Screen Time<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is an iOS feature that monitors and limits how you use your iPhone or iPad. Introduced in iOS 12, it provides insights into app usage, lets you set daily limits, and restricts device functionality\u2014especially useful for parents or IT admins.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, there are times when you might want to <\/span><b>turn off Screen Time<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You no longer need usage limits<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You&#8217;re switching to a third-party monitoring tool<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You&#8217;re troubleshooting app restrictions or performance issues<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ve reached the Screen Time passcode limit and are locked out<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s how to take control.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How to Turn Off Screen Time (With Passcode)<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you remember your Screen Time passcode, turning it off is simple.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Steps to Disable Screen Time:<\/b><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open <\/span><b>Settings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on your iPhone or iPad<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tap <\/span><b>Screen Time<\/b><b>\n<p><\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scroll down and tap <\/span><b>Turn Off Screen Time<\/b><b>\n<p><\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enter your <\/span><b>Screen Time passcode<\/b><b>\n<p><\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Confirm to disable the feature<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once completed, all restrictions and activity tracking will be disabled.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Remove Screen Time Passcode (If You Remember It)<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want to keep Screen Time enabled but just remove the passcode?<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>How to Remove Screen Time Passcode:<\/b><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to <\/span><b>Settings &gt; Screen Time<\/b><b>\n<p><\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tap <\/span><b>Change Screen Time Passcode<\/b><b>\n<p><\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tap <\/span><b>Turn Off Screen Time Passcode<\/b><b>\n<p><\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enter the current passcode<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Confirm removal<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, Screen Time will remain active, but without the need for a passcode when changing settings.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Turn Off Screen Time Without Passcode (Forgot Passcode?)<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Forgot your Screen Time passcode? You&#8217;re not alone.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is one of the most searched queries: <\/span><b>how to turn off Screen Time without passcode<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Thankfully, Apple offers a solution\u2014provided your Apple ID is linked to the device.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Option 1: Use Apple ID to Reset<\/b><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open <\/span><b>Settings &gt; Screen Time<\/b><b>\n<p><\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tap <\/span><b>Change Screen Time Passcode<\/b><b>\n<p><\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tap <\/span><b>Forgot Passcode?<\/b><b>\n<p><\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enter your <\/span><b>Apple ID and password<\/b><b>\n<p><\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow the prompts to reset the passcode<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then, return to Screen Time settings and turn it off using the new passcode.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Option 2: Use Third-Party Tools (If Apple ID Reset Fails)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Several third-party tools claim to help:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tenorshare 4uKey<\/b><b>\n<p><\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>iMyFone LockWiper<\/b><b>\n<p><\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>AnyUnlock<\/b><b>\n<p><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u26a0\ufe0f <\/span><b>Caution<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Use these tools at your own risk. They may void warranties or erase data.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For enterprise or managed devices, consult your <\/span><b>MDM (Mobile Device Management)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> provider for access controls.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Reset Screen Time Settings<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes you don\u2019t want to turn off Screen Time entirely\u2014just start fresh.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>To Reset Screen Time Settings:<\/b><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open <\/span><b>Settings &gt; Screen Time<\/b><b>\n<p><\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tap <\/span><b>App Limits<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and remove all entries<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tap <\/span><b>Downtime<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and toggle it off<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tap <\/span><b>Always Allowed<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and adjust apps<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clear <\/span><b>Content &amp; Privacy Restrictions<\/b><b>\n<p><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This removes all limits and restrictions while keeping activity tracking enabled.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Why IT and Cybersecurity Professionals Care About Screen Time<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Screen Time isn\u2019t just a parental tool\u2014it\u2019s also valuable in:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Enterprise compliance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Enforcing usage policies<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Remote work security<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Limiting risky app usage<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Digital wellness initiatives<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Reducing screen fatigue in teams<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Usage auditing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Understanding app and web behavior<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, when these controls interfere with necessary tasks, knowing <\/span><b>how to turn off Screen Time<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> becomes essential\u2014especially for <\/span><b>IT managers and CISOs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> overseeing mobile workflows.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Troubleshooting Screen Time Won\u2019t Turn Off<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are a few common issues and how to solve them:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>1. Incorrect Passcode<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reset using Apple ID<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Restore from backup (not ideal unless recent)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>2. Grayed Out Screen Time Toggle<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Device may be managed by <\/span><b>MDM<\/b><b>\n<p><\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact your organization\u2019s IT department<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>3. No \u2018Forgot Passcode\u2019 Option?<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Device may be running iOS 12 or 13<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Update to latest iOS version for recovery option<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>FAQ: Screen Time Settings and Solutions<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>1. Can I turn off Screen Time without erasing my data?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. Disabling Screen Time only removes app usage limits and restrictions\u2014it won\u2019t delete apps or files.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>2. What happens when I turn off Screen Time?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your device stops tracking usage and removes all active limits, content restrictions, and passcode requirements.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>3. Can I bypass Screen Time on a child\u2019s device?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No. Parental restrictions are designed to be tamper-proof. You\u2019ll need the passcode or parental Apple ID.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>4. Will disabling Screen Time stop battery drain?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indirectly, yes. Removing background tracking and restrictions may reduce battery consumption.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>5. How do I remove Screen Time passcode if I forgot both passcode and Apple ID?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In that case, you\u2019ll need to <\/span><b>contact Apple Support<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or reset the device (may erase data).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Final Thoughts: Take Back Control of Your Device<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knowing <\/span><b>how to turn off Screen Time<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> gives you full control over how your iPhone or iPad operates. Whether you&#8217;re a business leader, IT admin, or cybersecurity expert, understanding this feature helps balance productivity, privacy, and user autonomy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes limits are helpful. Sometimes, they get in the way. Now you know how to adjust accordingly.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Ready to Manage Devices the Smarter Way?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want centralized control over iPhones, Screen Time settings, and usage policies for your team or organization?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udc49<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itarian.com\/signup\/\"> <b>Start your free trial with Itarian<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 and streamline device management with enterprise-grade tools.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re constantly interrupted by app time limits or weekly reports on your phone use, you may be wondering how to turn off Screen Time on your iPhone or iPad. 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