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Apple iPhone - Turn Screen Time On / Off

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Apple iPhone - Turn Screen Time On / Off

Here's how to turn the Screen Time setting for your iPhone on or off.
With Screen Time, get real-time reports about how much time you spend on your Apple® iPhone® and set limits for what you want to manage.
For additional info on Screen Time, visit the Apple support page.
  1. From a Home screen, navigate:
    Settings Settings icon
    Screen Time
    .
    If unavailable, swipe left to access the App Library.
  2. Tap
    Turn On Screen Time
     then select one of the following to manage:
    • Downtime
      : Schedule time away from the screen.
    • App Limits
      : Set time limits for apps.
    • Communication Limits
      : Set limits based on your contacts.
    • Always Allowed
      : Choose apps you want at all times.
    • Content & Privacy Restrictions
      : Block inappropriate content.
  3. To turn off Screen time tap
    Turn off Screen Time
    .
    Selecting this option resets all Screen Time settings.