By Michael | Last Updated
The Screen Time feature is primarily used to track yourself or your family's iPhone usage and to control the amount of time the device is used. If the users forget their Screen Time passcode, they can reset it using the "Forgot Passcode" option.
However, some users have reported that they have encountered situations where there is no "Forgot Passcode" option on their iPhone or iPad, which has left them in a difficult situation. So, this article will discuss the reasons for the "no option for forgot screen time passcode" and how to fix the issue.
Apple's official solution for forgetting your screen time password is to reset it with the "Forgot Passcode" option. However, the "Forgot Passcode" option does not appear on some iPhones, it is usually due to the limitations of the device.
1. For iPhones with Screen Time activated via Family Sharing or MDM Control, you need to reset iphone screen time passcode on the organiser's device.
2. If your device is running on iOS 13.4 / iPadOS 13.4 or previous versions, then the iPhone will not have the "Forgot Passcode" option. For this scenario, you can update your iPhone to the latest iOS system.
What to do if i forgot my screen time passcode and the device no option for forgot screen time passcode? iSunshare iPhone Passcode Genius can solve this problem well within minutes. As a powerful iPhone unlocking tool, it can solve most iPhone passcode problems , including removing screen time without password. Most importantly, the iPhone will not lose any data if you remove the screen time passcode with this tool.
To successfully remove a forgotten screen time password, please disable the "Find My iPhone" function on your device firstly.
Step 1: Free download and install iSunshare iPhone Passcode Genius on your computer. Then update iTunes to the latest version, and connect your iPhone to your computer.
Step 2: Launch the software. If you have forgotten your Screen Time Passcode, you should select the "Remove Screen Time Passcode" function.
Step 3: Click on "Start" and the software will immediately start removing the Screen Time Passcode from your iPhone.
Soon the Screen Time Passcode on the iPhone is successfully removed and you can set a new one for your device.
For no option of "Forgot Passcode" for screen time on iPhone due to device limitations, you can usually fix it by trying the following methods. If the following actions still do not fix the issue or you wish to fix your iPhone without losing any data, please turn to the iPhone unlock tool mentioned in part 2 of this article.
Forgot screen time passcode for child? There is no option to forget the password for devices with screen time activated via Family Sharing. When you forget the screen time password for a child or other family member, you should reset the screen time password on the organiser's device, here are the detailed steps.
Step 1: Update the organiser's device to iOS 13.4 or higher, go to Settings > Screen Time, and find the family member's device in the Family section.
Step 2: Select the child's device and click on the Change Screen Time Passcode option and enter your passcode or Face ID as required for authentication.
Step 3: Set a new screen time password and you can then use the new screen time password to manage your family's devices.
The iPhone is running iOS 15 and its screen time is not controlled by the parent device, this device still no option for forgot screen time passcode ios 15? All right, maybe you should try bypass screen time passcode if you forget it.
If you cannot reset the screen time passcode even on the Organizer device, then erase iPhone via iCloud is another way to turn off the screen time without passcode. Erasing your iPhone will remove all data and settings on the device, so we recommend that you back up your iPhone first.
You'll need to make sure that Find My iPhone is enabled on your iPhone, and then just follow the steps below:
Step 1: Visit icloud.com/find and sign in with your Apple ID.
Step 2: Select iPhone in the "All Devices" list.
Step 3: Click "Erase iPhone" and then click "Erase" to confirm your selection, wait for the process to finish and your iPhone will restart and the Screen Time password should have been removed.
iTunes is a free application that not only manages the digital music and videos on your computer, but also restores all your Apple devices to factory settings. It is important to note that this operation will result in the loss of data and settings on your iPhone.
Step 1: Make sure you have the latest version of iTunes installed on your computer, then connect your iPhone to your computer using a USB cable.
Step 2: Tap on the small phone icon to go to the action page.
Step 3: After you have backed up the iPhone, click on "Restore and Update" in the small window that pops up. Wait a few moments and your device will be restored to factory settings and your iPhone's screen time password will be removed.
If you can't change or turn off the screen time passcode, the Apple ID on your iPhone won't be able to be sign out and your device will be subject to screen time management,such as sign out is not available due to restrictions error. iSunshare iPhone Passcode Genius can be a quick fix for the no option for forgot screen time passcode error and you should try it out.
