Full Guide to Turn Off Restricted Mode on iPhone/iPad with/without Passcode

Restricted Mode is one of those handy features you will find on an iPhone or Pad that you can use to limit distractions and enhance concentration thereby improving productivity. Most parents use it for their ward’s iOS devices as it allows them to set restrictions and time limits on the usage of certain apps or content. The feature is very flexible and highly beneficial. Restricted Mode requires end-user interaction for it to work and stop working. In case you have any challenges trying to disable Restricted Mode, this post is for you. Here, we present to you the top techniques to turn off Restricted Mode with or without using passcode. Read on!

How to Turn Off Restricted Mode with Passcode

If you have the passcode to your Screen Time on an iPhone or iPad, turning off Restricted Mode shouldn’t be a challenge. You can go through the Settings panel to get this done. However, the procedure to follow differs from one iOS version to another. Check and use the guide that fits your iOS version from the solutions below:

iOS 12.0 or Later Versions

Restricted Mode is labeled Content & Privacy Restrictions underneath the iOS 12.0 and later versions. Follow these steps to turn it off using the corresponding Screen Time passcode:

Step 1: Open the Settings menu on your phone and then select Screen Time on the subsequent interface.

Step 2: Scroll down to the next screen and choose Content & Privacy Restrictions. Once done, provide your Screen Time passcode in the required field to proceed.

Step 3: Toggle the slider for Content & Privacy Restrictions to turn it off. After that, Restricted Mode will be disabled.

iOS 11.0 or Earlier Versions

Unlike the above version, we have Restricted Mode underneath the General panel on iOS 11.0 and older versions. Apply the detailed guide below to successfully disable Restricted Mode if your device iOS matches the condition above:

Step 1: Open Settings and click on General.

Step 2: Click on Restrictions on the next screen.

Step 3: Swipe down the screen and click on Disable Restrictions and a verification screen will come up. Input your Screen Time(Restrictions) passcode, then hit the Disable Restrictions button.

Re-enter your Restrictions passcode again and Restrictions Mode will be turned off immediately.

How to Turn Off Restricted Mode without Passcode and Data Loss

Perhaps you forgot the Screen Time passcode of your iPhone/iPad because you haven’t entered it for a period of time and want to remove Restricted Mode on it while keeping your data intact, then one of the following solutions would be helpful:

Method 1: Use Passixer iPhone Unlocker (Any iOS Version)

Passixer iPhone Unlocker is one of the versatile tools suitable for bypassing Restricted Mode in iOS 11 or earlier and removing Content Restrictions under Screen Time in iOS 12 or later. So there’s no need to worry if you use the latest or earliest iOS versions. Furthermore, no Restrictions passcode is required and all your data will be kept intact. Passixer iPhone Unlocker functionality doesn’t end at fixing Screen Time, as it also supports Screen Unlock, Apple ID removal, and more. It’s the complete iOS unlock solution you need to resolve security restriction issues on iPhone/iPad.

Key Features

1. Efficiently bypass Restricted Mode without passcode and losing data.
2. Unlock iPhone/iPad locked due to forgetting passcode, unworkable Face ID or broken/unresponsive screen.
3. Help regain access to iCloud Locked devices within a few clicks.
4. Get rid of Apple ID and MDM lock from iOS devices without credentials.

Steps to Turn Off Restricted Mode without Passcode and Data Loss

Start with the installation of the Passixer iPhone Unlocker on your computer. Afterward, launch it and use the stepwise guide below to turn off Restricted Mode:

Step 1: Locate the Screen Time feature and tap on it.

Using a certified USB cable, quickly establish a link between your iPhone or iPad and the software. Once the connection is successful and the screen below appears, you can proceed to the next stage of the guide.

Step 2: Next, Passixer will direct you to the screen down here:

Click Start and the Restricted Mode will be automatically disabled when you run your device on iOS 12.0 or later.

However, if you operate on iOS 11 or earlier versions, then you have to apply the following conditions:

iOS 11.0 or Earlier with iTunes Backup

Restricted Mode will be removed immediately.

iOS 11.0 or Earlier with iTunes Backup and Encryption

1. You have to provide the unlock code to the backup to decrypt it.
2. After that, Passxier iPhone Unlocker will scrutinize your device and fetch the corresponding Restrictions passcode.
3. Copy and use the passcode to remove the Restricted Mode on your iPhone/iPad.

Method 2: Change Screen Time Passcode (iOS 13.4 or Later)

Another simple way to disable Restricted Mode on your iPhone or iPad if you don’t have the passcode to your Screen Time, then you should consider changing the passcode. To do this, you need the Apple ID details linked to the device with Restricted Mode and it’s usually completed via the settings panel. However, mind you, only devices operating on iOS 13.4 or later can use this method.

Here’s the quick guide to change Screen Time passcode, so you can turn off Restricted Mode:

1. Launch Settings on the iPhone or iPad with Restricted Mode.
2. Swipe through the options on the subsequent screen and hit the Screen Time tab.
3. Tap on Change Screen Time Passcode to proceed.
4. Next, click on Forgot Passcode?, then input your Apple ID credentials in the appropriate order when the screen appears.
5. Type and retype the new Screen Time passcode you want to use henceforth. Once done, you can proceed to turn off Restricted Mode on your iPhone or iPad.

Why Can’t I Turn Off Restricted Mode on iPhone/iPad?

You aren’t able to turn off the Restricted Mode feature on your iPhone or iPad for one of the following reasons:

1. You have MDM enabled on your device which requires the permission from the Admin for you to disable the Restricted Mode feature on your device.
2. You don’t have the correct Screen Time passcode to successfully remove Restricted Mode.
3. Bug attacks and temporary glitches can cause your iOS to malfunction and fail to remove Restricted Mode even with the provision of the correct Screen Time passcode.  
4. Your device is part of a Family Sharing group.

Bonus: Apps Coming with Restricted Mode

Restricted Mode on an app is a feature that lets you manage or limit the type of content that comes up. Below, we explain in detail how to turn on or off Restricted Mode on popular apps like YouTube, Snapchat, Instagram and TikTok:

YouTube

1. Open the YouTube app on your device.
2. Tap on your profile icon on the main interface.
3. Click on Settings in the upper right corner.
4. Select General on the next screen.
5. Now, toggle the slider for Restricted Mode to show blue and the feature will be enabled.

However, if you want to turn off the feature, you have to follow the same approach and toggle the slider to show grey.

TikTok

1. Launch TikTok and click on your profile icon at the bottom of the screen.
2. Click on the hamburger icon (three horizontal lines) at the top of your screen.
3. Select Privacy and settings, then click Digital Wellbeing on the subsequent screen.
4. Now, hit Restricted Mode and follow the onscreen guide to establish a passcode to secure your configuration and enable Restricted Mode.
5. To turn off Restricted Mode, you have to provide the corresponding passcode.

Instagram

1. Run the Instagram app on your phone.
2. Locate your profile icon and click on it.
3. Tap on the three horizontal icons at the top right corner and select Account, followed by Sensitive Content Control.
4. Choose how much sensitive content to see, More, Standard or Less.

Snapchat

1. Open Snapchat and click on the profile icon at the upper left corner of the main screen that appears.
2.  Click on the Settings button to proceed.
3. Swipe down to the section labeled PRIVACY CONTROLS and select Family Center.
4. Tap on Continue and toggle the icon beside Restrict Sensitive Content to activate Restricted Mode.

Conclusion

With the techniques discussed in this post, turning off Restricted Mode on iPhone is easier than ever. Choose from the technique that suits you and try it out now. Passixer iPhone Unlocker offers the complete solution to Screen Time restriction issues, so whether you have difficulty disabling Downtime or Restricted Mode, the software has got you covered. It’s worth installing and trying out.