How to Turn Off Downtime Without Passcode on iPhone?

Your iPhone has several features that can help users maintain healthy usage habits, restrict access to certain apps and content, or limit device usage. The "Downtime" feature is one of the most powerful ones. In this article, we will look at how you can turn off Downtime on iPhone with or without the passcode.

What is Downtime on iPhone?

Before learning how to disable it, it's important to understand what Downtime is and how it works. Downtime is an iOS feature introduced with iOS 12 that allows users or parents to limit distractions and impose restrictions on their own devices or their children's devices.

In Downtime settings, users can schedule time away from the screen. During Downtime, only apps that users choose to allow, along with phone calls, will be available. Apps that aren't allowed during Downtime will be greyed out on the home screen, and users will see a "Time Limit" message if they attempt to open them.

Downtime is designed to be used on a schedule. For example, it can be enabled overnight to prevent communications and apps from interrupting your or your child's sleep. However, it can also be turned on and off as needed.

How to Turn On Downtime on iPhone?

To turn on Downtime on an iPhone:

Step 1. Go to Settings > Screen Time > App & Website Activity and enter the Screen Time Passcode.

Step 2. Click on Turn On App & Website Activity, and turn on "Scheduled." You can then choose whether you want the schedule to be daily or to select specific days, and set the start and end times for Downtime.

To customize the apps you want to allow at all times, even during Downtime, go to Settings > Screen Time > Always Allowed, and select the apps you want to set as always allowed.

When Downtime is enabled, users can only make phone calls and use apps on the "Allowed" list during the scheduled time. A reminder will appear 5 minutes before Downtime begins, and users can request more time through the app if the device is signed in under a parent account. The parent will receive a notification of the request and can choose whether to approve it.

How to Turn Off Downtime for Your iPhone with a Passcode

Turning off Downtime with the passcode is simple. Follow these steps:

1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
2. Select "Downtime."
3. Enter the Screen Time passcode.
4. Tap "Turn Off Downtime."
5. If Downtime is scheduled, tap "Ignore Downtime Until Schedule."

If you don't want Downtime to turn on again at the scheduled time, ensure the "Scheduled" toggle is off.

How to Turn Off Downtime for Your Kids' iPhone with a Passcode

To turn off Downtime for your kids using the passcode, you'll need to manage it through Family Sharing. Here's how:

1. Open Settings, tap "Screen Time," and select your child's name.
2. Select your child's name and tap "Downtime."
3. Enter the Screen Time Passcode.
4. Tap "Turn Off Downtime."

How to Turn Off Downtime on iPhone Without Passcode

To disable Downtime or other restrictions on your iPhone, you'll need to enter the Screen Time Passcode. If you've forgotten the passcode, you can use Unlockit iPhone Unlocker to disable Downtime without a passcode and without losing any data. This iPhone unlocking tool can remove the Screen Passcode, Screen Time Passcode, and bypass Apple ID or MDM lock without a passcode.

Unlockit is highly effective and easy to use. Here's how:

Step 1. Download and install Unlockit iPhone Unlocker on your computer.

Step 2. Launch Unlockit iPhone Unlocker on your computer and connect the iPhone. In the main window, select "Remove Screen Time Passcode," and click "Start" to begin.

Step 3. On your iPhone, go to Settings > [Your Device] > Find My and select "Find My iPhone" to turn it off.

Step 4. Then click "Start" on Unlockit.

Once the process is complete, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your device, and Downtime will be disabled.

How to Change Downtime Passcode on iPhone

If you want to change the Downtime passcode to something easier to remember. There are two ways to do this:

Change Downtime Passcode with Old Passcode:

1. Go to Settings > Screen Time > Change Screen Time Passcode.
2. Tap "Change Screen Time Passcode" again, and enter the old passcode.
3. Enter a new Screen Time Passcode, and confirm it.

Change Downtime Passcode Without Passcode:

1. Go to Settings > Screen Time > Change Screen Time Passcode.
2. Select "Forgot Passcode."
3. Enter your Apple ID and password, then create a new passcode.

Want to Turn Off Additional Screen Time Limits?

If you've enabled other restrictions on the iPhone and want to disable them individually. Here's how:

Remove Time Limits for Specific Apps

Go to Settings > Screen Time > App Limits, swipe left on the app, and tap "Delete > Delete Limit."

Disable Communication Limits

Go to Settings > Screen Time > Communication Limits > During Screen Time (During Downtime), and select "Everyone."

Turn Off Content and Privacy Restrictions

Go to Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions, and toggle it off.

Conclusion

Downtime is one of the best features for limiting iPhone usage, and the ability to schedule or manually enable it adds versatility. Now you know how to use Downtime and the easiest ways to disable it on your iPhone with or without passcode.