Why isn’t my screen time working?
when I try to set a screen time password for my self it’s not working. When the time runs out I’m just able to ignore limit instead of being forced to exit the app
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Thanks for reaching out lilyhatch,
It sounds like you're having trouble with Screen Time imposing limits the way you expect. We can help.
A great resource you can check out for setting limits is Set up Screen Time for yourself on iPhone. One possible reason you might be seeing this behavior is if downtime on demand is enabled:
Turn on downtime on demand
During downtime, only calls, messages, and apps you choose to allow are available. You can receive calls from contacts you’ve selected to allow communication with during downtime, and you can use apps you’ve chosen to allow at all times.
When you turn on downtime on demand, a five-minute reminder is sent before downtime is turned on. It stays on until the end of the day, or until the beginning of your scheduled downtime, if you’ve scheduled it.
1. Go to Settings> Screen Time, then turn on Screen Time if you haven’t already.
2. Tap Downtime, then tap Turn On Downtime Until Tomorrow, or Turn On Downtime Until Schedule (if Scheduled is turned on).
3. To turn off downtime on demand, tap Turn Off Downtime.
Hope that helps.
Take care.