How to Keep Find My iPhone Enabled for Your Child's Device

Learn to prevent your child from turning off Find My iPhone with these simple steps.

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To prevent your child from turning off Find My iPhone, go to Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions. Enable these restrictions, then tap Location Services under Privacy and set it to 'Don't Allow Changes'. This ensures Find My iPhone stays on and cannot be modified. Additionally, use a strong, unique passcode for Screen Time settings to prevent unauthorized changes.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What should I do if my child turns off Find My iPhone? You can re-enable Find My iPhone by following the device settings to turn it on again under iCloud.
  2. Can I monitor my child's phone without them knowing? You can set up parental controls and monitoring features, but it's best to have an open conversation with your child about safety and privacy.
  3. How do I set a strong passcode for Screen Time? Choose a unique passcode that your child cannot easily guess. Avoid common numbers and consider using a combination of letters and numbers.
  4. What are the benefits of using Screen Time on an iPhone? Screen Time helps you manage and monitor your child's phone usage, prevent access to inappropriate content, and secure settings like Find My iPhone.