User level: Level 1 (4 points)why won’t my childs iphone ask for a password anymore to change screentime settings?
I have tried disabling it and re-enabling it and even updating both her phone and mine to the same latest iOS. I’ve also tried resetting the password. The changes take effect on her iPad but not her iPhone. I also verified her age is set to 9. Please help!
Posted on Oct 29, 2026 7:37 PM
User level: Level 8 (45,179 points)Oct 29, 2026 10:41 PM in response to MisterMikedDubaya
Later: Browsed the guide to find something you might want to check first:
Settings > Family > [your child’s name] > Passcode & Management > Change Screen Time Passcode >
You can check whether or not Screen Time Passcode has been turned off
More info: Set, change, and manage a Screen Time passcode on your child’s device - Apple Support
User level: Level 8 (45,179 points)Oct 29, 2026 10:09 PM in response to MisterMikedDubaya
Seems the Parental Controls have recently been upgraded:
for iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, and watchOS 27
Some restrictions may automatically be in place for younger family members
Apple has provided a new guide for parents:
"Everything you need to know about parental controls and setting up your child’s iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple Watch".
User level: Level 1 (4 points)Oct 30, 2026 5:04 AM in response to brbo
Thanks but the passcode is turned on when I set it up on the parent phone - it propagates to the iPad but not the iPhone.
User level: Level 8 (45,179 points)Oct 30, 2026 5:05 PM in response to MisterMikedDubaya
OK. Thank you for checking, and for letting us know.
If you want to let Apple know too, Apple provides a feedback website:
Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256385573