Due to the concern of digit device addiction, more and more people set up Screen Time on their iPhones and iPad devices. However, it becomes a hassle if you are suddenly locked out of your device when you are doing something important. For instance, Screen Time locks your device when you are watching the latest movie. This tutorial tells you how to get rid of Screen Time on your own or your child's device.

Part 1: How to Get Rid of Screen Time Without Passcode

When setting up Screen Time, you are asked to create a passcode. Once you make changes to Screen Time, you have to enter the passcode. Apeaksoft iOS Unlocker is the best option to get rid of Screen Time without a password. It enables you to remove Screen Time on any iOS device without limitations. Furthermore, the user-friendly interface makes it easy to learn for ordinary people.

How to Get Rid of Screen Time on iPhone Without Passcode

Step 1. Detect your iPhone

When you want to completely get rid of restrictions from your iPhone or iPad, download and install the best Screen Time passcode remover on your PC. There is another version for Mac OS X 10.12 or above. Launch the software and choose the Screen Time mode in the home interface. If prompted, tap the Trust button on your screen to trust your computer. Then, the software will recognize your device immediately.

Step 2. Remove Screen Time

Scenario 1: On iOS 12 or Later

If your device runs iOS 12 and iPadOS 12 or later, click the Start button to begin removing Screen Time on your device directly.

Scenario 2: On iOS 11 or Earlier

If your device runs iOS 11 and iPadOS 11 or earlier, make sure your iTunes backup is unencrypted. Click the Start button to initiate retrieving your Restrictions passcode. If your iTunes backup is password-protected, you need to remove iTunes Backup password first.

Part 2: How to Remove Screen Time with a Passcode

Prior to iOS 17, you can remove the ignore limit option on Screen Time with one tap on the Screen Time settings screen directly if you remember your Screen Time passcode. If you have updated your OS, you have to disable the relative settings in different sections respectively.

How to Remove Screen Time on iOS 17 or Later

Step 1. Open the Settings app from your iPhone or iPad.

Step 2. Go to the Screen Time tab and tap Turn Off App & Website Activity.

Step 3. Enter your passcode and choose Turn Off App & Website Activity.

Step 4. Choose App Limits on the Screen Time settings screen.

Step 5. Toggle off the App Limits option.

Step 6. Next, choose Downtime and tap Turn Off Downtime.

Step 7. Choose Screen Distance and toggle off Screen Distance.

Step 8. Tap Communication Limits, hit During Screen Time, and select Everyone.

Step 9. Choose Content & Privacy Restrictions and toggle off Content & Privacy Restrictions.

Now, you can use your iPhone or iPad without interrupting by Screen Time.

How to Remove Screen Time on iOS 16 or Earlier

Step 1. Go to the Screen Time tab in your Settings app.

Step 2. Tap the Turn Off Screen Time button.

Step 3. If prompted, enter your Screen Time passcode.

Step 4. Finally, choose Turn Off Screen Time to confirm your action.

Part 3: How to Remove Screen Time on Your Child's iPhone

Many parents control their children's device usage with Screen Time. When your child grows up, you'd better remove Screen Time and passcode from the child's device on your iPhone or Mac.

On Your iPhone/iPad

Step 1. Run the Settings app on your iOS device.

Step 2. Choose Screen Time and tap your child's name under FAMILY. Next, type the Screen Time passcode.

Step 3. Tap the Downtime option and toggle it off.

Step 4. Press the App Limits option and turn it off.

Step 5. Tap Communication Limits, hit During Screen Time, and select Everyone.

Step 6. Choose Content & Privacy Restrictions and toggle off Content & Privacy Restrictions.

On Your Mac

Step 1. Go to the Apple menu on any screen.

Step 2. Choose System Settings or System Preferences.

Step 3. Choose the Screen Time tab on the sidebar.

Step 4. Select your child's name from the Family Member option.

Step 5. Then, turn off App Limits, Downtime, Content & Privacy, and more.

Bonus Tip: Get Rid of Screen Time and Bypass Parental Controls

While it is difficult to get rid of Screen Time restrictions on children's devices without parents' permission, it is possible. The practical method is changing Data and Time to delay the downtime.

Step 1. Scroll down and choose General in your Settings app.

Step 2. Tap Date & Time and toggle off Set Automatically.

Step 3. Next, adjust the date and time to delay the downtime.

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