Screen Time Not working right on iOS18

[WaterOz]

I saw a couple of places where people referenced it in the "what's broken" thread, but I can't find if anyone found a solution, so I thought it deserved it's own thread.

Any one find a solution? If I click on Screen Time in settings, it just crashes the settings app.

When I get a Screen Time request from one of my kids, it doesn't work right when I go to approve time. Which I click options (or choose it from the notifications) and choose a time, it just goes back to just showing "options" and most of the time the approval doesn't go through to my kid's devices (although sometimes it has? It's been weird).

Anyone else seeing this and found any work around or way to fix it? Maybe beta 2 will just fix it, but in case someone else has found a fix, I thought I'd ask.

 

[WaterOz]

BTW, before anyone says it... yes, I'm aware it's a beta and prone to issues. That doesn't bother me.

Nor does this issue bother me that much... but I am curious if anyone has found a fix

 

[Mapjin]

I saw a couple of places where people referenced it in the "what's broken" thread, but I can't find if anyone found a solution, so I thought it deserved it's own thread.

Any one find a solution? If I click on Screen Time in settings, it just crashes the settings app.

When I get a Screen Time request from one of my kids, it doesn't work right when I go to approve time. Which I click options (or choose it from the notifications) and choose a time, it just goes back to just showing "options" and most of the time the approval doesn't go through to my kid's devices (although sometimes it has? It's been weird).

Anyone else seeing this and found any work around or way to fix it? Maybe beta 2 will just fix it, but in case someone else has found a fix, I thought I'd ask.

Yes, same thing here, I don't even have notification from my kids anymore when they ask for more time. Doesn't work with my Mac on Sequoia either. Guess we'll have to wait the next wave of betas...

 

[WaterOz]

The new beta doesn't seem to fix it, sadly. Settings doesn't crash when I click on Screen Time, but instead it just freezes. Nothing happens. It's just been installed so we'll see if something changes once everything settles, but it appears to still be broken in Beta 2

 

[coolaaron88]

Im also having issues with not being able to access screen time in settings, I click, it freezes and then it crashes to the homescreen

 

[jpadhiyar]

Well, you can try the several fixes that worked in iOS 17, which might work in iOS 18.

But at least you can try:

1. Low Power Mode can interfere with iPhone Screen Time Limits.
2. If Share Across Devices is enabled, it may conflict in Screen Time because that sync your Screen Time settings with your other devices.
3. Reset App Limit preferences on your iPhone. Go to settings > Screen Time > App Limits.
4. Allow the app to access the Screen Time feature on your iPhone.

Lastly, you can also try the DownTime feature instead of Screen Time, as it is offered by Screen Time.

I have mentioned several fixes here. However, you can check out this post for other fixes where I got the reference: https://www.igeeksblog.com/iphone-screen-time-not-working/

Let me know if any of the solutions fix your problem.

 

[WaterOz]

Beta 3 has seemed to fix it; I can approve my kids requests once again, so that's good

 

[WaterOz]

Well, you can try the several fixes that worked in iOS 17, which might work in iOS 18.

But at least you can try:

1. Low Power Mode can interfere with iPhone Screen Time Limits.
2. If Share Across Devices is enabled, it may conflict in Screen Time because that sync your Screen Time settings with your other devices.
3. Reset App Limit preferences on your iPhone. Go to settings > Screen Time > App Limits.
4. Allow the app to access the Screen Time feature on your iPhone.

Lastly, you can also try the DownTime feature instead of Screen Time, as it is offered by Screen Time.

I have mentioned several fixes here. However, you can check out this post for other fixes where I got the reference: https://www.igeeksblog.com/iphone-screen-time-not-working/

Let me know if any of the solutions fix your problem.

Sorry, missed this response until now. I think this more would've fixed if I had screen time issues for my own device; the problem was it was more not working on approving it for the kids (or even accessing their settings from my phone). Thankfully, Beta 3 seems to have mostly fixed the problems there.

 

[Dan555]

Beta 3 has seemed to fix it; I can approve my kids requests once again, so that's good

It’s still not working for me with the public beta, the settings menu still freezes most of the time and screen time requests don’t come through.

 

[Wizpod96]

It’s still not working for me with the public beta, the settings menu still freezes most of the time and screen time requests don’t come through.

Still having the issue myself I set limits for social media apps for myself basically after 9pm I can’t use my phone haha.

 

[Wizec]

Screen time is hopelessly broken for us on iOS 18 public beta. I cannot access the settings or make any changes. My kids’ devices act as though Screen Time is enabled but they setting all show as off. No amount of changes locally on the device or remotely from mine has any effect.

 

[Champton89]

iOS 18 beta 5 here… restricted sites aren’t restricted. But downtime is good?! Make no sense. Please advise.

 

[Quasselstripper]

Screen time is hopelessly broken for us on iOS 18 public beta. I cannot access the settings or make any changes. My kids’ devices act as though Screen Time is enabled but they setting all show as off. No amount of changes locally on the device or remotely from mine has any effect.

I’m curious, how did it turn out with the final release of iOS 18?
Did you try iOS 18.1 already?

 

[Wizec]

Screen time is working again on iOS 18 final.