How to Turn off Screen Time Restriction on iPad Air/Mini/Pro

No matter the restrictions on iPad with iOS 11 and former, or the Screen Time function for later iOS versions, it will prevent you from using specific apps, seeing private contents, etc. So, how to turn off the restrictions on iPad Air/Pro/Mini? If you still remember the password, it’s really easy for you to solve the issue. This article will provide 4 more solutions to turn off restrictions on iPad through Apple ID or without any limitation. Keep reading to know more!

Get to Know More about Restriction Mode on iPad Air/Pro/Mini

The restrictions or Screen Time feature on iPad will help users to monitor and control the iPad usage. You can set limits on specific apps or categories, restrict inappropriate content, and then set the password to lock. This is really efficient for parental control, which enables you to stop them from using iPad too much.

What Will Happen when You Turn off the Restrictions on iPad?

When you turn off the restrictions on iPad, you can get access to the limited apps/websites again without limitation. If you have the Screen Time password, it’s very easy to disable this function through settings. Just follow the efficient methods below to break the restrictions on iPad.

Solution 1: Easiest Way to Turn off Restrictions on iPad [No Limitation]

If you don’t remember the Screen Time password or Apple ID, the easiest way to turn off restrictions on iPad is to use 4Easysoft iPhone Unlocker, which needs no extra information. You should just disable the Find My iPad function, and prepare your iPad, a computer, and the USB cable. Moreover, it’s very easy to use with its intuitive interface, automatic recognition, and high success rate. It will also remain all your data without reading and clearing. Just follow the steps below to turn off restrictions on iPad:

Step 1Open 4Easysoft iPhone Unlocker on Windows/Mac and connect your iPad to the computer with USB cable. Then, click the "Screen Time" and "Stat" button on the main interface.

Step 2Please ensure you have turned off Find My iPad feature. If not, this program will remind you with a window. Just follow the detailed steps to continue.

Step 3Without further operations, you only need to wait for a few seconds to bypass the Screen Time passcode. Then, you need to reset your iPad to turn off the restrictions.

Solution 2: Directly Turn off Restrictions on iPad with Password

If you still remember the password for restriction function, you can directly turn off it through settings. But it’s different to turn off restrictions on iPad with iOS 11 or 12/later versions. Choose the corresponding methods here.

For iPad with iOS 11 and earlier:

Tap the "Settings" app on iPad and go to the "General" option. Then, tap the "Restrictions" and the "Disable Restrictions" button at the top. You are required to enter the password to turn off restrictions on iPad. Of course, you can select the desired apps to disable the limitation from the list.

For iPad with iOS 12 and later:

On iPad with iOS 12 version or later, you can only find the Screen Time function instead of restrictions. After opening the "Settings" app, you should tap the "Screen Time" button and then enter "Content & Privacy Restrictions". Here you can switch the button off to turn off the restrictions on iPad with the password.

Solution 3: How to Turn off Restrictions on iPad via Settings

If you forget the Screen Time password, you can also use Apple ID to delete the restrictions on iPad via Settings. Follow the steps to easily reset the Screen Time password without data loss:

Step 1Like the above method, you should open the "Settings" app and tap the "General" or "Screen Time" button. When you want to turn off the restrictions on iPad, you should enter the password.

Step 2Since you forget the password, you can tap the "Forget Password" button, and then you can enter the Apple ID than has been linked to this iPad. In this way, you can reset the Screen Time password and turn off the restrictions freely.

Solution 4: Use iCloud to Remove the iPad Restrictions Online

With you Apple ID and password, you can also log in into the iCloud website on any device to solve the issue. Follow the steps below to use Find My iPad function to erase all data on your iPad, including deleting the restrictions on iPad. You can use this method on any device, including mobile and computer.

Step 1Navigate to the official website of iCloud on any browser, and enter the corresponding Apple ID and password to sign in. Then, click the "Find My" button and enter the password again.

Step 2Click the "All Devices" drop-down list and choose the desired iPad which you want to remove the restrictions from. Finally, click the "Erase iPad" button to delete all data and turn off the restrictions on iPad quickly.

Note: You should turn on the Find My feature on your iPad first. Otherwise, your iPad will not be detected on iCloud.

Solution 5: Turn off Restrictions on iPad through iTunes Recovery Mode

The recovery mode will also help you turn off the restrictions on iPad with Apple ID, but it will also erase all data. Thus, you’d better backup your data or sync the device on iTunes first. Here are the detailed steps:

Step 1Connect your iPad to computer via USB cable and open the "iTunes" software with Apple ID. For macOS Catalina and later, you should use the "Finder" software.

Step 2Then, you need to turn your iPad into the recovery mode. For iPad without a home button, you should press and quickly release the "Volume up" button, "Volume down" button, and then hold the top "Power" button for seconds. For iPad with a Home button, you should press and hold the "Home" and "Power" button at the same time.

Step 3Now, you will see a window pop up in iTunes/Finder, which is saying your iPad need to be updated or restored. Click the "Restore" button to restore your iPad to the factory settings. In this way, you can turn off the restrictions on iPad.

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