How to Fix Screen Time Not Working on iOS 14

Are you troubled on how to fix screen time not working on iOS 14?

Starting from iOS 12, many new and cool features have been introduced to us by Apple. One of these features is ‘Screen Time’ which lets you access real-time reports about your device usage and set limits for what you want to manage.

To top it off, ‘Screen Time’ also provides information on how much time you and your children spend on different applications, websites and more. This is very useful as this helps you decide on how you can set certain limits.

However, what if ‘Screen Time’ turns its back on you and begins malfunctioning? What are you supposed to do?

You have come to the right place as we have the answers to your problem! In this in-depth guide, we have provided a list of methods that you can try to fix screen time not working in iOS 14.

Let’s get started!

  1. Re-Enable Screen Time.
  2. Set Date And Time Automatically.
  3. Turn Off Low Power Mode.
  4. Re-Login To Apple Account.
  5. Do A Restart.
  6. Try Dr. Fone.
  7. Update To The Latest iOS Version.

 

1. Re-Enable Screen Time.

A simple re-enabling of ‘Screen Time’ may just be the quickest fix for this issue. In some weird instances, disabling then re-enabling the problematic option can help refresh its setting, eventually making it work.

Though you may need to take note that doing this will cause all your ‘Screen Time Data’ to be erased, as if setting it up from scratch. But it’s all worth it if the issue gets resolved, right?

Here’s how you can re-enable ‘Screen Time’:

  1. Go ahead and open up your iPhone’s Settings.
  2. Then go to Screen Time.
  3. After that, scroll to the very bottom and click Turn Off Screen Time.

 

  1. Next, enter your Screen Time passcode (not your iPhone passcode).
  2. A window should open up on your screen. Click Turn Off Screen Time again. You may also restart your iPhone to make sure that the setting was completely turned off.
  3. Now, open up your iPhone’s Settings again.
  4. Then go to Screen Time and select Turn On Screen Time.
  5. After that, click Continue.
  6. Finally, select This is My [device] or This is My Child’s [device].

With that out of the way, you may check if the screen time is still not working on iOS 14. Hopefully, this resolved the issue for you, but if not, let’s head over to our next suggestion.

 

 

2. Set Date And Time Automatically.

Some users were able to resolve this issue after they have set the ‘Date & Time’ to ‘Set Automatically’. It may not be directly related to ‘Screen Time’, but this has proved to work for some.

To shed some light on how it works, ‘Set Automatically’ allows your iPhone to synchronize its date and time over the network. It also updates your time zone so you can have an accurate date and time set on your iPhone. 

Here’s how you can set date and time automatically:

  1. Go ahead and open up your iPhone’s Settings.
  2. Then go to General.

 

  1. After that, go to Date & Time and enable Set Automatically.

Now, try to see if the issue will still reoccur. Luckily, this has resolved the issue for you as it did for some users.

 

 

3. Turn Off Low Power Mode.

As with setting the date and time automatically, turning off ‘Low Power Mode’ has also worked for some users, although setting your iPhone to ‘Low Power Mode’ makes its battery last longer, it also restricts other features of your iPhone such as the ‘Screen Time’.

Although one good thing with turning off the ‘Low Power Mode’ is that this can also resolve the issue when your iCloud Photo link is not working, so it is worth a try if you are also experiencing this issue!

Here’s how you can turn off ‘Low Power Mode’:

  1. Go ahead and open up your iPhone’s Settings app.
  2. Next, choose Battery.
  3. Now, select Low Power Mode to turn it off (if it is already turned on).

 

When you’re done with all of that, you may check if the screen time is still not working on iOS 14. We’re crossing our fingers on this one, but if this did not work for you, we bet the next method will!

 

 

4. Re-login To Apple Account.

Similar to the last two methods we suggested, many users verified that re-logging into their Apple account on one of their devices worked for them. This has been proven true by some users in Apple’s support community.

Re-logging, or resetting your Apple account, will not remove any of your saved files. You do not need to be anxious in doing this troubleshooting as it will only refresh your ‘Screen Time’ settings, allowing it to reset.

Here’s how you can re-login to your Apple account:

  1. Go ahead and open up your iPhone’s Settings app.
  2. Next, select your name at the top.
  3. After that, scroll to the very bottom and choose Sign Out.
  4. Now, you will be asked for your ‘Apple ID’ and ‘Password’. Enable the option to keep a copy of the information that you store in iCloud.
  5. Then select Sign Out and tap again to confirm it.
  6. After that, wait for a few minutes, then reopen your iPhone’s Settings app.
  7. Now, click on Sign In and enter your ‘Apple ID’ and ‘Password’.

 

  1. Lastly, a six-digit authentication code will be sent to you. Enter that once you are prompted to do so.

With that out of the way, we guarantee that this should resolve the issue for you. If it does, let us know by posting it in the comments section.

 

 

5. Do A Restart.

Restarting your iPhone may be a common troubleshooting, but it is often overlooked by some. Most of the time, a quick restart is all it needs to fix some issues. In some instances, a few restarts may be the key. 

If you are also experiencing an issue with your camera not focusing on your brand new iPhone 12 Pro Max, this step can also work. You may not know it, but your device will thank you for restarting it every now and then.

Here’s how you can restart your iPhone:

  1. Go ahead and press and hold the Power button (located on the right side of your iPhone) for a few seconds.
  2. After that, a red slider will appear that says ‘slide to power off’. Drag it to the right to turn off your iPhone. 

 

  1. Then after a few minutes, turn your iPhone back on by pressing and holding down the Power button until you see the Apple logo.

Like in our previous methods, we are hoping that this has resolved the issue for you. Nonetheless, let’s head to our second to the last method!

 

 

6. Try Dr. Fone.

Have you heard of Wondershare’s Dr. Fone

Dr. Fone has become very popular with many users as it is an all-in-one tool for both iOS and Android devices. It provides a complete solution for data recovery and transfer, system repair and many more.

Common problems like accidental deletion of data and performance issues such as the screen time not working on iOS 14 can be resolved by using this tool, so your worries of using different complicated applications for different issues have already been resolved.

 

 

What’s also good about Dr. Fone is that it is user-friendly, so navigating through it is very easy even if you are not tech-savvy. Plus, it has received positive feedback from many respected media outlets such as PC World. Forbes, CNET and many more, so you can be assured that this really works!

So why not give it a go and see it for yourself?

 


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7. Update To The Latest iOS Version.

iOS 14 may have brought headaches to many users, but we got to trust that Apple will still provide fixes in their latest versions. With that, we cannot disregard updating to the latest iOS version as a potential fix for this issue.

Before anything else, ensure that your device is connected to a Wi-Fi network and has at least 50% battery life to make the update seamless. Remembering this will save you from more headaches.

Here’s how you can update your iPhone to the latest version:

  1. First, open up your iPhone’s Settings app.
  2. Then select Software Update and check if an update appears.

update to the latest ios version  

  1. If there is, select Install Now to begin the update. This may take a couple of minutes or an hour to finish, depending on your network.
  2. Lastly, your iPhone will automatically restart once the update has been done.

Now, we hope that an update is all it needs to fix this issue. Nevertheless, if none of these steps worked, we encourage you to contact Apple’s customer support. Then, you can find out if a fix will come out soon.

 

Finally, this wraps up our article. Fortunately, this guide helped fix your screen time issue, so do not hesitate to let us know if it did and if you have any questions for us.

 

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  • John Sixto

    John is a staff writer at Saint and comes from a SAP ABAP development background. He has a Bachelors in IT and has been writing since 2018, with over 500 posts published. He loves to build PCs and has a deep curiosity in understanding how different components and configurations work. John spends hundreds of hours at a time, researching and testing the software and apps, before he proceeds to write about it. LinkedIn X (Twitter)

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