How to Turn Off Downtime on iPhone

Screen Time is a great way to keep track of how much you use your iPhone and control the apps you can use. But sometimes, it can cause problems that need to be fixed.

One of the most common issues is when you turn on Downtime, App Limits, Communication limits, or Content & Privacy Restrictions and it doesn’t work correctly.

Scheduled

Downtime is a feature that lets you set a time of day when your iPhone reminds you to unplug and do something else. It can be helpful for those who have work or family commitments that require them to be away from their devices for a while.

Downtime can be turned on for any day of the week, and you can adjust the schedule so that the downtime starts or ends at different times of the day. You can also customize which apps and contacts you allow to communicate with you during downtime, and whether you want to block any other apps entirely.

When you turn on downtime, a five-minute reminder will appear before it begins. You can disable downtime at any time by going to Screen Time and tapping Turn Off Downtime.

If you want to use a Screen Time passcode when downtime is on, the setting includes an additional option: Block At Downtime. You can enter a passcode to approve calls and apps for up to 15 minutes, an hour, or all day.

During downtime, you can only receive calls and messages from the people who have chosen to let communication with them during downtime. You can choose to allow everyone or only specific contacts during downtime, or you can add new contacts.

You can also set a time limit for a category of apps (like Games) or individual apps. You can even choose to block Facebook and Gmail for downtime if you prefer.

On Demand

Downtime is a feature that allows you to disable notifications and apps for periods of time, such as when you’re going to bed or at mealtime. It’s a great way to help you unwind and avoid being distracted by your device, but it can sometimes be difficult to turn on and off.

Downtime works best when it’s set up on a schedule, such as turning it on at night to help you detach from your phone before bedtime. However, it’s also possible to activate it on demand.

To use Downtime, open Settings and tap Screen Time. You’ll see Downtime at the top of the list, and you can choose a day or time to turn it on. If you’ve set it up with a scheduled time, you’ll also see a warning when it’s activated.

During Downtime, only apps that you’ve allowed in the Always Allowed option and calls from contacts you’ve specified will be available. You can also disable some default active apps, like the Phone app, if you don’t want them to be available when downtime is turned on.

In addition to setting up Downtime, you can also restrict your app usage with App Limits. These limits can be applied to individual apps or categories of apps, such as Games or Social Networking.

If you’re using a device with an Apple ID, you can set up Family Sharing to make these restrictions apply to more than one member of your family. This can be useful if you want to keep your kid’s phone from getting too much time on it.

For those who don’t have an Apple ID, you can still use App Limits to control app usage on your iPhone or iPad. You can create a separate time limit for each category of apps and individual apps, or you can set a maximum amount that you’ll authorize within a day.

Block At Downtime

Screen Time on an iPhone helps to manage your use of the device, limiting apps and notifications to certain periods. It also allows you to set limits on specific apps, based on your contacts and even block the use of particular apps altogether.

The feature can help you reduce the amount of time that you spend using an app, especially real-time-wasting ones. It can be especially useful for families who want to control the screen time that their children are allowed to spend on the device.

During downtime, only calls, messages and apps that you have approved will be accessible to your child. If they want to use an app during downtime that you have not approved, they will need to request more time from you as a parent before using it again.

In addition to the scheduled downtime, you can also turn on Downtime on Demand. This works much like the Scheduled downtime, but it sends a five-minute reminder before restricting your child’s use of the phone. It stays active until the end of the day or when the scheduled downtime begins, whichever comes first.

If Downtime is turned on, it also includes a toggle for ‘Block at Downtime,’ which blocks the phone during the Downtime period if your child uses an app that you have not approved. If this is enabled, your child will have to ask you for an extension or enter a Screen Time passcode into the phone in order to continue using it.

To set up Downtime, tap Settings > Screen Time and toggle ‘Downtime’ on, then select the days you wish to use it on and choose a time schedule. Once you have done this, you can then tap ‘Turn On Downtime Until Tomorrow’ or ‘Turn On Downtime During Scheduled Downtime’.

Always Allowed

Downtime is an interesting tool in the Screen Time settings that helps you to limit the time you spend on your iPhone. It allows you to set a time limit on your app usage and even block certain apps and calls during downtime. It’s a powerful way to help you unwind and relax at the end of the day, or when it’s time to get up in the morning.

This feature is similar to other productivity-enhancing options in the Screen Time settings, like App Limits and Contents & Restrictions. Its purpose is to help you concentrate and avoid distractions by limiting notifications or blocking unnecessary apps.

It’s also a useful tool for parents who want to make sure that their kids aren’t spending too much time on their phones. It lets you set a schedule for your child’s device to be out of reach during a specific time, or create a daily downtime period that they can use as they please.

You can also set a time limit for individual apps, and you can choose to block all of your child’s apps or only select the ones that you want them to use. The best part is that this feature is available on any iOS device you own, so you can manage your children’s Screen Time limits wherever they go.

If you have a problem with your children’s Screen Time on their devices, check to see if there are any problematic apps listed under Always Allowed in the Screen Time settings. This may be an indication that your child is using a hack to bypass Apple’s screen time system.

To fix the issue, you can remove the problematic apps from the Always Allowed list on your own device or your child’s device. After that, try to apply the Screen Time rules again. If the problem persists, you can force restart your device and retry again.