How to Disable One More Minute on Screen Time

If you’re looking to reduce your kid’s screen time on their iPhones or iPads, the Screen Time feature is the go-to solution. However, do you know your kids can bypass the Screen Time limitation even after hitting the daily limit using the “One More Minute” option? Yes, all they have to do is select “One more minute” and they’ll continue using the app.

In today’s post, we will introduce you to some of the things you should know about the “One more minute” option on Screen Time and the easiest ways to disable it on your kids iPad or iPhone.

Part 1: What is “One More Minute” on Screen Time?

“One More Minute” on Screen Time is an option that allows users to extend their usage of an app for an additional minute after reaching the set time limit within the Screen Time settings. This option is presented to users when they hit the limit for app usage, offering them three choices: “One More Minute”, “Remind Me in 15 Minutes”, and “Ignore Limit For Today”. Selecting “One More Minute” grants the user an extra minute of usage for the app or activity they are currently engaged in.

Part 2: Is There an Inbuilt Feature to Turn off One More Minute on Screen Time?

No, there is no in-built feature to turn off “One More Minute” on Screen Time. However, the good news is there are several workarounds you could use to disable the One More Minute option from coming up whenever your kids reach Screen Time limit on their iPhones/iPads. Keep reading to find out more.

Part 3: Tricks to Disable One More Minute on Screen Time

Fortunately, you don’t require any technical skill to disable One More Minute on Screen Time. Check out the 5 reliable methods we shared below:

Method 1: Set Age Below 13

The One More Minute option is only available to users between the ages of 13 and above. So, if your child is within this age range, you can change the age in his/her Apple ID account to 12 years or below. This allows Apple to disable the One More Minute option from appearing on the kid’s iPhone or iPad. To try this way, the iOS/iPadOS is required to be 13 or later.

Here is how to set your kid’s age below 13 on his/her Apple ID account:

Step 1: Visit www.icloud.com and sign in to your kid’s account.

Step 2: Go to “Personal Information” and select “Birthday”.

Step 3: Follow the on-screen information to send an email to your family organizer.

Step 4: Once your family organizer receives the email, ask them to approve the request so you can set the age below 13.

Method 2: Set Screen Time Passcode

Another trick you can use to disable One More Minute on Screen Time is to set a Screen Time passcode if there isn’t one. With a Screen Time passcode, your kid won’t be able to access the One More Minute option when his/her Screen Time expires [they need to provide the correct passcode to use the One More Minute feature).

Check the steps to set Screen Time passcode below:

Step 1: On your kids iPhone or iPad, go to “Settings” and select “Screen Time”.

Step 2: Scroll down and tap on “Lock Screen Time Settings”.

Step 3: Enter the “Passcode” you’d like to use and confirm it.

Step 4: Finally, provide an Apple ID to recover the Screen Time passcode in case you forget it.

Method 3: Set Downtime

The Set Downtime feature allows you to choose how much time your kid can spend on certain apps. Once this feature is activated, only messages, calls, and other apps you choose will be accessible, and there won’t be an option for One More Minute.  

Follow these steps to set downtime on your kids iPhone or iPad:

Step 1: Open the “Settings” app on your kid’s iPhone or iPad and select “Screen Time”.

Step 2: Choose “Set Downtime”.

Step 3: Turn on the toggle next to “Schedule” and customize the time and days you want Downtime to apply to the device.

Method 4: Set App Limit

Setting app limit is also a smart way to disable One More Minute on Screen Time iPhone/iPad. You can easily set app limits for certain apps or apps within different categories to reduce the time your kids can spend on the apps on their iPhones or iPads, and this will disable One More Minute option and here are the related steps:

Step 1: Access “Settings”.

Step 2: Choose “Screen Time” > “App Limits”.

Step 3:Choose “Add Limit” and then check “All Apps & Categories” or a particular category of apps that you’d like to set app limit time.

Step 4: Tap “Next” and choose the time length you’d like to restrict your kid’s access to the app. Then, tap “Add” to save your settings.

Method 5: Turn on Block at End of Limit

The “Block at End of Limit” option can also be used to prevent One More Minute from showing on Screen Time. This feature ensures that apps that are limited are not accessible without Screen Time passcode when Screen Time expires. You can follow the steps below to enable the feature.

Step 1: Go to “Screen Time” under the “Settings” app.

Step 2: Choose “Apps Limits” and choose a category of app you want to set the limitations.

Step 3: Scroll to “Block at End of Limit” and turn on its toggle.

Part 4: Alternative Way to Disable One More Minute on Screen Time

The alternative way you can disable One More Minute of Screen Time is to change your kid’s device to Android. With an Android device, you don’t need to worry about “One More Minute” option when you set up Screen Time on your kid’s device. The Screen Time feature on Android does not have any option for additional minutes after Screen Time expires.

Here is how to turn on Screen Time for apps on Android:

Step 1: Go to the “Settings” app and choose “Digital Wellbeing & parental controls”.

Step 2: Tap on the “Menu” icon and choose “Manage your data”.

Step 3: Turn on the toggle next to “Daily Device Usage”.

Step 4: Tap on “Dashboard”.

Step 5: Select the app you want to set the app limit for and tap on the “Timer” icon next to it. Then, set the app limit and tap “OK” to finish.

Bonus: How to Remove Screen Time from iPhone/iPad without Passcode and Data Loss

Removing Screen Time restrictions from iPhone/iPad is very straightforward when you have a tool like Passixer iPhone Unlocker. Whether you want to bypass Screen Time restrictions placed on your iDevice by someone else or you’ve forgotten the Screen Time passcode, Passixer iPhone Unlocker provides you with the best feature to remove Screen Time from any iPhone or iPad model without passcode or data loss.

What’s more, Passixer iPhone Unlocker also allows you to bypass all types of iPhone screen locks, iCloud Activation Lock, etc. You don’t even need to be tech-savvy to navigate the tool.

Key Features

• Quickly unlock iPhone screen locks, including passcode, Face ID, and Touch ID without any risk.
• Remove Mobile Device Management (MDM) locks from iPhone/iPad, giving users full control over their devices.
• Enable you to bypass iCloud Activation Lock without needing the password.
• Remove Apple ID from iPhone, allowing users to reset their devices and start fresh.

How to Remove Screen Time from iPhone/iPad via Passixer

Step 1: Install and run “Passixer iPhone Unlocker” on your computer and click on “Screen Time”.

Step 2: Connect your iPhone or iPad to the computer using the right USB cable. Once the connection is established between your device and the computer, click on “Start”.

Step 3: Now, the process by which Passixer will remove the Screen Time passcode from your iPhone or iPad will vary depending on the iOS or iPadOS version.

For iOS 12 or Later, the tool will automatically remove the Screen Time passcode from your iPhone.

For iOS 11 or Earlier, you need to have the latest iTunes version installed on your computer, and you must have created a backup of your iPhone or iPad using iTunes. If you meet this requirement, Passixer will help you retrieve the passcode within a few minutes. At last, you can use the retrieved password to turn off Screen Time(Restrictions) on your iDevice.

Conclusion

Disabling One More Minute on Screen Time is not as difficult as you might think. By following the tricks discussed in our guide, you can gain full control over your kid’s Screen Time without having to worry about the “One More Minute” feature. What’s more, if you forget the Screen Time passcode for the restriction you set on an iPad or iPhone, Passixer iPhone Unlocker can help you remove the passcode without compromising the device’s data or regular operations.