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Apple iPhone XR

iOS 12.0
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Use Screen Time

Using Screen Time you can get an overview of how much you use your phone and set time limits on the use of selected apps. You need to turn on Screen Time before you can use the function.

Press Settings.
Press Screen Time.
Press the time below
Press Last 7 Days to see your use for the past week.
Press arrow left.
Press the indicator next to
Press Set Up Screen Time for Family and follow the instructions on the screen to select family Screen Time settings.
Press Ignore Limit.
Press the required setting.
Press Turn Off Screen Time.
Press Turn Off Screen Time.
Slide your finger upwards starting from the bottom of the screen to return to the home screen.
  • 1
    Find "Screen Time"
    • Press Settings.
    • Press Screen Time.
  • 2
    See Screen Time usage
    • Press the time below "SCREEN TIME" to see your daily use.
    • Press Last 7 Days to see your use for the past week.
    • Press arrow left.
  • 3
    Turn total Screen Time on or off
    • Press the indicator next to "Share Across Devices" and follow the instructions on the screen to turn total Screen Time across all of your devices on or off.
      If you turn on the function, you can see Screen Time for all of your devices.
  • 4
    Select family Screen Time settings
    • Press Set Up Screen Time for Family and follow the instructions on the screen to select family Screen Time settings.
      When using family Screen Time, you can follow your children's Screen Time use and limit the use of certain apps.
  • 5
    Add extra Screen Time
    • Press Ignore Limit.
    • Press the required setting.
    • You will be notified if you've used all your assigned Screen Time. You can then choose to assign more Screen Time.
  • 6
    Turn off Screen Time
    • Press Turn Off Screen Time.
    • Press Turn Off Screen Time.
  • 7
    Return to the home screen
    • Slide your finger upwards starting from the bottom of the screen to return to the home screen.