Screen Time allows users to view andcontrol their timeon Apple devices. Users often lock this setting behind a passcode to control who can modify it.
If you ever forget the passcode, you won’t be able to change the screen time settings.
You canuse your Apple ID to reset the screen time passcodein such cases. If that’s not an option, you may alsofactory reset your iPhoneoruse third-party apps. These will let you disable Screen Time without the passcode.
By Resetting Passcode
When setting up a screen time passcode, you get the option to set anApple IDas your recovery account. you may use this Apple ID and its password to reset your screen time passcode.
If you didn’t set any Apple ID as your recovery account, your device’s Apple ID will be the recovery account by default.
Let’s see how you may reset yourScreen time passcodeand turn it off.
Reset Phone Using iTunes
you may also factory reset your iPhone to turn off Screen Time without a passcode. This will clear all of your configured settings and personal data. So, ensure tobackup the personal files from your iPhoneto an external media.
You’ll also have to disable theFamily SharingandShare across devicessettings in yourApple ID. If not, when you log in after the reset, the previous Screen Time settings will automatically reappear. The only way you may circumvent this is by using a new Apple ID.
Using Third-party apps
If resetting the passcode didn’t work or you don’t want to risk losing data, you may opt for third-party apps. A lot of third-party apps let you disable ScreenTime without a passcode. Some popular ones include AnyUnlock, UnlockGo, Mobitrix LockAway, etc.
However, as these are pretty advanced features, most third-party apps include them behind a paywall.
