I'm trying to get my Screen Time turned off on my iPad because my Mom set it up years ago and forgot the password. There is no option to change password of forgot password. I've been looking for months. If anyone knows a way to get rid of Screen Time on iPad, please let me know. Thanks in advance."
-- Falcon from reddit
Screen Time is a practical feature available on Apple devices, including iPad, iPhone, Mac, and iPod touch. With this feature, you can manage your app usage, schedule time away from your device, and more. Besides, parents can set content and privacy limits for the child's device by setting a Screen Time passcode, so as to structure the time they spend on it. Some users, however, complained that they forgot the Screen Time password on iPad and were unable to remove Screen Time. Fortunately, in this guide, we present several ways to turn off Screen Time on iPad.
- Part 1. How Do You Delete Screen Time on iPad?
- Part 2. How to Turn Off Screen Time on iPad with Passcode
- Part 3. How to Turn Off Screen Time on iPad without Passcode
- Part 4. How to Clear Screen Time on iPad via Factory Reset
- Part 5. FAQs about Screen Time on iPad
- Part 6. Conclusion
Part 1. How Do You Delete Screen Time on iPad?
Several methods are available for you to turn off Screen Time on your iPad. If you can remember your Screen Time passcode, this might not matter much, but if you forgot it, you need to Apple ID recovery or a third-party Screen Time remover like MagFone iPhone Unlocker. Or you can choose to restore your iPad to clear Screen Time. What's the difference in each approach? From the comparison table below, you will know clearly.
| Methods | Screen Time Passcode Required | Apple ID Password Required | Data Loss | Ease-to-Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Time Settings | ✅ | ❎ | ❎ | Easy |
| Apple ID Recovery | ❎ | ✅ | ❎ | Medium |
| MagFone iPhone Unlocker | ❎ | ❎ | ❎ | Easy |
| iTunes/Finder | ❎ | ❎ | ✅ | A bit complex |
| iCloud | ❎ | ✅ | ✅ | A bit complex |
| Find My App | ❎ | ✅ | ✅ | A bit complex |
We have also created a tutorial for users to learn how to turn off Screen Time on iPad more intuitively. You can watch the video below to get full knowledge of these methods.
Part 2. How to Turn Off Screen Time on iPad with Passcode
The steps to set up a Screen Time passcode on an iPad are simple. Also, it is easy to remove Screen Time on your own iPad or child's iPad if you know the Screen Time passcode. Here's how to turn off Screen Time on iPad when you remember the passcode.
Option 1. Turn Off Screen Time for Your Own iPad
If you can remember or know the Screen Time passcode you or your family set up, you can directly turn off Screen Time on your iPad by following these steps.
Step 1. Go to Settings on your iPad and tap Screen Time.
Step 2. Under Screen Time, tap Change Screen Time Passcode.
Step 3. Select Turn Off Screen Time Passcode in the pop-up window.
Step 4. Enter your Screen Time passcode to turn off Screen Time.
Option 2. Turn Off Screen Time for a Child's iPad
If you're a parent using Family Sharing, you can disable Screen Time settings for your child's iPad. This requires a parent Apple device with Family Sharing and the lock screen passcode.
Step 1. On your iPad or iPhone, go to Settings > Screen Time.
Step 2. Select your child's name under Family.
Step 3. Tap Manage Screen Time > Change Screen Time Passcode.
Step 4. Tap Turn Off Screen Time Passcode twice and enter your lock screen passcode to confirm.
Part 3. How to Turn Off Screen Time on iPad without Passcode
If you cannot remember the Screen Time passcode you've set up on your own iPad or child's iPad, you can still regain access with Apple's official recovery method. Without a Screen Time passcode or Apple ID password, you can consider a third-party Screen Time remover. Here are the details.
Method 1. Stop Screen Time on iPad via Apple ID Recovery
If you've forgotten your Screen Time passcode or don't know it, you can reset it with your Apple ID password. Then you can turn off Screen Time and follow these steps.
Step 1. Head to Settings > Screen Time on your iPad.
Step 2. In the Screen Time page, tap Change Screen Time Passcode.
Step 3. Tap Turn Off Screen Time Passcode in the pop-up window.
Step 4. Tap Forgot Passcode?, and enter your Apple ID and password. The Screen Time will be disabled once verified.
Method 2. Stop Screen Time on iPad via Screen Time Remover
If you forgot both your Screen Time passcode and Apple ID password, then you can use a professional Screen Time passcode remover to turn off Screen Time on your iPad. MagFone iPhone Unlocker functions as an unlocking tool that can bypass Screen Time and remove Screen Time passcode on the iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch.
Besides, MagFone software can unlock various screen locks, including digit passcode, Face ID, and Touch ID. If you want to remove Apple ID and MDM restrictions on Apple devices without a password, MagFone software can also help you. Here's how to turn off Screen Time on iPad without a password by using MagFone iPhone Unlocker.
MagFone iPhone Unlocker
Unlock various locks on iOS devices, including screen locks, MDM, Apple ID, and Activation Lock without needing a password.
Step 1 Connect iPad to Computer and Launch MagFone
Start by connecting your iPad to your computer through a USB cable, then launch MagFone iPhone Unlocker. Your device will be detected by the MagFone software, and you can select the Unlock Screen Time Passcode option on the MagFone interface, then click Start.
Step 2 Start to Remove Screen Time Passcode on iPad
This step is to start bypassing Screen Time passcode on your iPad. Before starting, make sure that you have turned Find My iPad off on your iPad. To disable Find My iPad, go to Settings > Your Name > Find My on your iPad and select Find My iPhone then turn it off. After that, go back to MagFone software and click Start.
Part 4. How to Clear Screen Time on iPad via Factory Reset
The easiest way to disable Screen Time on the iPad is to turn it off directly by entering the passcode. However, lots of users can't remember the Screen Time passcode. In this case, you can use a Screen Time passcode remover. Or you can try clearing Screen Time by resetting your iPad. Before following the methods below to clear Screen Time on your iPad, back up all the data and content on your device first.
Option 1. Remove Screen Time on iPad via iTunes/Finder
Restoring your iPad using iTunes or Finder is another method that can remove the settings of Screen Time on your iPad. If you have previously enabled your iPad to trust your computer and disabled Find My iPad, then you can perform the following steps to erase the Screen Time passcode.
Step 1. Use a USB cable to connect your iPad to your computer, then launch iTunes.
Step 2. When your device is detected by iTunes, click your device in iTunes.
Step 3. Click on the Summary tab and then select the Restore iPad option.
Step 4. Click the Restore button to confirm that you want to restore your iPad. Afterwards, the Screen Time on your iPad will be turned off completely.
Option 2. Get Rid of Screen Time on iPad at iCloud.com
If you can remember your Apple ID password, you can use iCloud to erase your iPad remotely. It can also help you clear all the content and settings, including the Screen Time passcode, on your iPad. Here's how to.
Step 1. Open a web browser and go to iCloud.com to sign in to your Apple ID.
Step 2. After signing into your Apple ID, click the Find My button.
Step 3. Select your iPad from All Devices.
Step 4. Click the Erase This Device or Erase button.
Step 5. Click Next, ignore the phone number request, and enter the Apple ID password to confirm.
Option 3. Delete Screen Time on iPad via the Find My App
When Find My is enabled on your iPad, you can use the Find My app on any Apple device where you use the same Apple ID to remotely reset your iPad. Then the Screen Time passcode on your iPad will be removed. Just perform the following steps to remove Screen Time on your iPad.
Step 1. Fire up the Find My app on your Apple device.
Step 2. Tap Devices at the bottom of the screen and select your iPad.
Step 3. Tap Erase or Erase This Device > Continue > Erase.
Step 4. Enter your Apple ID password and tap Erase to confirm.
Part 5. FAQs about Screen Time on iPad
How to extend Screen Time on iPad?
If you want to extend iPad lock screen time, go to Settings > Display & Brightness > Auto-Lock and adjust the lock screen time to a longer timer. If you want to extend the Screen Time limit, you can go to Settings > Screen Time > App Limits to adjust the time limits for apps on your iPad.
How to block websites on iPad without Screen Time?
If you don't want to block websites on your iPad with Screen Time, you can only use a third-party parental control app. Or you can block websites on your iPad using Site Blocker.
How to change Screen Time passcode on iPad if forgotten?
When you cannot remember your Screen Time passcode on your iPad, you can reset a new passcode with your Apple ID password. Follow the steps below to reset a new Screen Time passcode on your iPad.
Step 1. Go to Settings > Screen Time and tap Change Screen Time Passcode.
Step 2. Tap Change Screen Time Passcode > Forgot Passcode?.
Step 3. Enter your Apple ID and password that you used to set up the Screen Time passcode.
Step 4. Enter a new Screen Time passcode, then enter it again to confirm.
How to clear Screen Time history on iPad?
You can turn off App & Website Activity to clear Screen Time history on your iPad. Just go to iPad Settings > Screen Time and tap Turn Off App & Website Activity at the bottom. Or you can reset your iPad to factory settings, which will erase all the data and settings, including Screen Time history, on your iPad.
Part 6. Conclusion
Now you know all the methods for removing Screen Time passcode on your iPad. You can turn it off directly with a Screen Time passcode or Apple ID password. As well, you can turn it off without passcode by using a Screen Time remover like MagFone iPhone Unlocker or restoring it to factory settings. Leave a comment and share your insights, tips or struggles.
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