It cannot be denied that Screen Time is a useful parental control feature, especially for parents. However, it is annoying if you are constantly interrupted by app time limits and repeatedly reports on your iPhone use. It makes sense that you want to get rid of Screen Time on your iPhone or iPad. This guide shares the proven methods in different situations and detailed steps.

Part 1: How to Get Rid of Screen Time on iPhone

You can set up Screen Time and an independent passcode on your iPhone or iPad. If you still remember your passcode, you can get rid of Screen Time and Screen Time passcode on your iPhone directly.

How to Get Rid of Screen Time Passcode

Step 1. Open the Settings app from the home screen.

Step 2. Scroll down and choose the Screen Time option.

Step 3. Tap the Change Screen Time Passcode button.

Step 4. Choose Turn Off Screen Time Passcode.

Step 5. Enter your Screen Time passcode to confirm it.

How to Get Rid of Screen Time on iPhone with iOS 17 and Later

Step 1. Run your Settings app.

Step 2. Go to the Screen Time option.

Step 3. Scroll down and tap Turn Off App & Website Activity.

Step 4. Choose the Turn Off App & Website Activity option.

Step 5. If you have set up a Screen Time passcode, enter it to confirm the action.

How to Get Rid of Screen Time on iPhone with iOS 16 or Earlier

Step 1. Go to Settings and Screen Time.

Step 2. Tap the Turn Off Screen Time option.

Step 3. Choose Turn Off Screen Time.

Step 4. Enter your Screen Time passcode.

Part 2: How to Get Rid of Screen Time on Your Kid's iPhone

If you have set up Screen Time on your kid's iPhone through Family Sharing, you have to get rid of Screen Time on the organizer's device. This way also requires the Screen Time passcode if you have set it up.

Step 1. Run your Settings app on the organizer's iPhone.

Step 2. Go to the Screen Time option.

Step 3. Choose your child's name under the Family heading.

Step 4. Tap the App & Website Activity option.

Step 5. Press the Turn Off App & Website Activity button.

Step 6. Choose Turn Off App & Website Activity.

Step 7. Authenticate with the passcode to get rid of Screen Time.

Part 3: How to Get Rid of Screen Time Limits

Screen Time is a set of features, including lots of settings. The App Limits, for example, allow you to set a time limit for specific apps. If you don't want to be interrupted when using these apps, you can get rid of Screen Time limits quickly.

Step 1. Head to the Settings app on your iPhone.

Step 2. Choose the Screen Time option.

Step 3. Tap the Apple Limits option.

Step 4. If you want to get rid of Screen Time limits for a specific limit, tap it and press Delete Limit. Then, enter your Screen Time passcode.

To get rid of Screen Time limits completely, toggle off App Limits, and input your Screen Time passcode.

Part 4: How to Get Rid of Screen Time Without a Passcode

As mentioned previously, you cannot get rid of Screen Time limits without a passcode on your iPhone or iPad. If you forgot your Screen Time passcode, you have to reset it first and then remove Screen Time.

Step 1. Open your Settings app.

Step 2. Navigate to Screen Time.

Step 3. Scroll down and tap the Change Screen Time Passcode option.

Step 4. Choose Change Screen Time Passcode on the confirmation dialog.

Step 5. Tap the Forgot Passcode link when prompted to enter the passcode.

Step 6. Authenticate with your Apple Account password.

Step 7. Next, type in a new passcode and confirm it.

Step 8. Now, you can turn off Screen Time in your Settings app with the new passcode.

Part 5: How to Get Rid of Screen Time on iPhone Without Data Loss

If you forgot your Apple Account password and Screen Time passcode, it is difficult to get rid of Screen Time on your iPhone. Fortunately, Apeaksoft iFoneKit iOS Unlocker can help you resolve this problem. Plus, the straightforward interface simplifies the process.

How to Get Rid of Screen Time on Your iPhone

Step 1. Install iPhone Unlocker

Launch the iPhone Screen Time unlocking software once you install it on your PC. It is compatible with Windows 11 to XP. There is another version for Mac OS X 10.7 or above. Choose the Unlock Screen Time mode to continue.

Step 2. Connect to your device

Link your iPhone to your PC with a Lightning cable and make sure to trust your computer. Choose how your Screen Time pass code is set. Once your device is detected, click the Start Now button to proceed.

Step 3. Get rid of Screen Time

Next, follow the onscreen instructions to disable Find My iPhone on your device. Then, the software will begin removing the Screen Time passcode automatically. When it is done, disconnect your iPhone. Go to the Settings app, choose Screen Time, and tap Turn Off App & Website Activity to get rid of Screen Time on your iPhone directly.

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