My son has a new iPhone and I set up a Screen Time passcode. But I can't remember the passcode now. But there is no 'Forgot Passcode' as it's child's phone. It doesn't show up in my phone. We cannot reset back to factory settings as it needs the Screen Time passcode to do this. Any advice would be greatly appreciated."
Forgot Screen Time passcode for child? How to change Screen Time passcode on child's phone? Looking for a way of turning off forgotten Screen Time passcode on child's device? Don't fret over this thing! In this article, we are going to tell you what do to when you forgot child's Screen Time passcode. Let's take a closer look at how to reset child's Screen Time passcode if you forget it.
- Part 1. How to Change Screen Time Passcode on Child's iPhone/iPad
- Part 2. How to Turn Off Screen Time on Child's iPhone/iPad
- Part 3. Alternative Ways to Remove Forgotten Child's Screen Time Passcode
- Part 4. Frequently Asked Questions about Screen Time for Child
- Part 5. Conclusion
Part 1. How to Change Screen Time Passcode on Child's iPhone/iPad
It's not difficult to change Screen Time passcode on child's device when you forget it. Here's how to change Screen Time passcode on child's phone no matter whether you set an independent control or parental control of Screen Time on child's device.
Case 1: Reset Independent Control of Screen Time on Child's Device
If you directly enable the Screen Time on your child's iPhone or iPad, then you can change the Screen Time passcode in Settings of your child's device. Now use the steps below to reset child's Screen Time passcode.
Step 1. Go to Settings > Screen Time on the child's device.
Step 2. Tap Change Screen Time Passcode, then tap it again.
Step 3. Tap Forgot Passcode?, and you need to enter the Apple ID and password that you used to set up the Screen Time passcode.
Step 4. After removing the forgotten Screen Time passcode, you can enter a new Screen Time passcode.
Case 2: Reset Parental Control of Screen Time on Child's Device
If you're using Family Sharing to manage your child's account, you cannot find the passcode reset option on the child's device. Now perform the following steps on your device to reset the forgotten Screen Time passcode for your child.
On an iPhone or iPad
Step 1. Tap Settings > Screen Time on your device that can control your child's device.
Step 2. Find the name of your child's device and tap it then tap Change Screen Time Passcode.
Step 3. Tap Change Screen Time Passcode again. You might be asked to authenticate with Face ID, Touch ID, or your device passcode.
Step 4. Create a new Screen Time passcode, then enter it again to confirm.
On a Mac
Step 1. Click Apple menu > System Settings, then click Screen Time.
Step 2. From the pop-up menu, select your child's device.
Step 3. Click Change Passcode, then click Forgot Passcode.
Step 4. Enter the Apple ID and password that is used to set up the Screen Time passcode.
Step 5. Create a new Screen Time passcode, then enter it again to confirm.
Note:
Make sure that your Mac is running macOS Catalina 10.15.4 or later.
Part 2. How to Turn Off Screen Time on Child's iPhone/iPad
When you are unable to change Screen Time passcode on your child's device, you can try disabling the Screen Time on the child's device then re-enable it again. Now follow the steps below to turn off Screen Time or remove the child's Screen Time passcode.
Method 1. Turn off the Screen Time Passcode on Child's Device
If you forgot your child's Screen Time passcode and cannot change it, you can go to turn it off. Here's how to delete the Screen Time passcode on your personal device.
Step 1. Head to Settings > Screen Time on your personal device.
Step 2. Find your child's name under Family and tap Change Screen Time Passcode.
Step 3. Select Turn Off Screen Time Passcode, then tap it again to confirm.
Step 4. Go to authenticate the device with your Face ID, Touch ID, or your device passcode.
Method 2. Disable the Screen Time for Child's Device
In addition to deleting the forgotten child's Screen Time passcode, you can disable the Screen Time on the child's device. If you can remember the Screen Time passcode, follow the steps below.
Step 1. Tap on Settings > Screen Time on your personal device.
Step 2. Under Family, find your child's name and press it then tap Stop Managing Screen Time.
Step 3. Enter the Screen Time passcode to confirm that you want to disable the Screen Time on you child's device.
Part 3. Alternative Ways to Remove Forgotten Child's Screen Time Passcode
With the above methods, you change the child's Screen Time passcode or turn off Screen Time on the child's device when you forgot child's Screen Time passcode. However, there are some other ideal methods for you to delete the child's Screen Time passcode when you forgot it. We'll show you the ways to do it so you can disable Screen Time on your child's device with ease.
| Methods | Requirement | Data Loss | Ease-to-use |
| MagFone iPhone Unlocker | A computer and Find My iPhone is in disabled | ✘ | Easy |
| iTunes or Finder | A computer and Find My iPhone is in disabled | ✔ | Moderate |
| iCloud | Apple ID and password | ✔ | A bit complex |
| Find My App | An Apple device and Apple ID password | ✔ | A bit complex |
Method 1. Delete Forgotten Child's Screen Time Passcode via a Screen Time Remover
MagFone iPhone Unlocker is an easy-to-use yet powerful unlocking tool for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. It is featured in removing Screen Time passcode and turning off Screen Time on all Apple mobile devices without losing data. Beyond that, MagFone software can be applied to unlock screen lock passcode, Apple ID, and MDM locks. Follow the steps below to remove the forgotten child's Screen Time passcode.
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Step 1 Connect Child's Device to Computer and Open MagFone
First of all, connect your iPhone to your computer by using a USB cable. After your device is detected by the computer, open MagFone iPhone Unlocker on the computer and select the Unlock Screen Time Passcode option then click on the Start button.
Step 2 Go to Remove Forgotten Child's Screen Time Passcode
The second step is to remove the forgotten Screen Time passcode on the child's device by clicking on the Unlock button. Before starting, make sure that you have disabled the Find My feature on the device.
Step 3 Follow the On-screen Instructions to Set up Child's Device
After that, you need to set up your child's device. When setting up "App & Data", select "Don't Transfer Apps & Data". Then tap on "Set Up Later in Settings" to complete the whole process, when setting up Screen Time.
Method 2. Remove Forgotten Child's Screen Time Passcode via iTunes/Finder
On iTunes, you can manage your entire media collection with ease. Apart from that, iTunes can help you restore the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. Here's how to erase the forgotten Screen Time passcode on your child's device.
Step 1. Connect your child's device to your computer via a USB cable and open iTunes.
Step 2. On iTunes, click on your device icon and navigate to the Summary tab.
Step 3. Click on the Restore iPhone button then select the Back up option to backup your child's device.
Step 4. After making a backup, click on the Restore button to remove your forgotten child's Screen Time passcode.
Method 3. Erase Forgotten Child's Screen Time Passcode at iCloud.com
Once you have enabled iCloud and Find My on your child's device, you can use this feature to remotely erase the device. By using iCloud to erase your child's device, you also can delete the forgotten Screen Time passcode from the device.
Step 1. Navigate to iCloud.com in a web browser and sign into iCloud by entering your Apple ID credentials.
Step 2. After logging into your Apple ID, select the Find iPhone option and click on the All Devices button.
Step 3. From the drop-down list, select your child's device and click it.
Step 4. In the pop-up window, click on the Erase iPhone button then click on it again.
Method 4. Wipe Forgotten Child's Screen Time Passcode via Find My App
Erasing your child's device through the Find My app can enable you to wipe all the data and settings, including the Screen Time passcode on the device. Go to use the Find My app and delete the Screen Time passcode on your child's device.
Step 1. Sign in with your child's Apple ID on other Apple device and open the Find My app.
Step 2. Tap Devices at the bottom of the screen and select your child's device.
Step 3. In the device information page, select Erase This Device and tap Continue.
Step 4. Enter your Apple ID password and tap Erase to confirm.
Part 4. Frequently Asked Questions about Screen Time for Child
Q1. How to set up Screen Time on iPhone for child?
A1: Screen Time is a feature on the iPhone and iPad, and it's easy to set up Screen Time on iPhone for a child. You can choose to manage a child account using Family Sharing or using their device.
Option 1. Manage a child account using Family Sharing
Step 1. Go to Settings > Screen Time on your iPhone.
Step 2. Scroll down and choose the child's name under Family.
Step 3. Tap Continue > Turn On Restrictions and choose what content can your child access.
Step 4. Tap Turn On App & Website Activity and select Turn On Downtime.
Step 5. Enter a Screen Time passcode when prompted. Re-enter the passcode to confirm.
Option 2. Manage a child account using their device
Step 1. Head to Settings > Screen Time on your child's device.
Step 2. Set up the Screen Time settings that you want for the child.
Step 3. Enter a Screen Time passcode, then enter it again to confirm.
Q2. How to limit Screen Time on iPhone for child?
A2: To limit Screen Time on your child's iPhone, you have to enable Screen Time first. After enabling Screen Time, you can set limits and restrictions. You can schedule downtime and set daily limits for app categories with App Limits.
Q3. Can my child turn off Screen Time?
A3: Yes, your children can turn off Screen Time if they know the Screen Time passcode. Or they cannot turn off Screen Time on their device.
Q4. How to fix Screen Time not working on child's iPhone?
A4: Some parents encounter the Screen Time not working on child's iPhone issue. Here are some solutions you can try if Screen Time isn't working on your child's iPhone.
- Solution 1. Turn Screen Time off and on.
- Solution 2. Enable Screen Time restrictions.
- Solution 3. Free up more storage space.
- Solution 4. Reset all settings.
- Solution 5. Set Time & Data automatically.
Part 5. Conclusion
And voila! The above are all the methods that can help you fix the problem that you forgot Screen Time passcode for child. You can choose to reset or delete the Screen Time passcode on your child's device. Among all ways, MagFone iPhone Unlocker could be an ideal solution for deleting the child's Screen Time passcode when you cannot delete or reset it.
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