How to block apps on iPhone

Since you let your child use the iPhone, you would like to block access to certain applications without performing special operations. You can do this using the feature Time of use. That said, we of ChimeraRevo we have made a guide in which we will explain exactly how to block apps on iPhone by carrying out simple operations.

Usage time: what it is

Usage time is a feature recently introduced by Apple within its operating system iOS which acts as a kind of parental control. You can use it to block access to certain applications or to entire categories.

How to block apps on iPhone

In the next few lines we will see together with making the most of Usage time. Here are the steps:

• Grab yours iPhone and access the Settings pressing ongear present on the home screen.
• Once this is done, tap on Usage time and proceed with the activation by pressing on Utilizza codice "Tempo di utilizzo".
• Via the screen Tax code, enter a PIN consisting of 4 numbers twice consecutively. The voice Utilizza codice "Tempo di utilizzo" will be replaced by Change "Usage Time" Code.
• In the next step, click on App limitations and tap up Aggiungi LIMITATION OF USE to continue. You may be asked to enter the code to 4 digits set a little while ago.
• Now, you can choose to block an entire category (ex. Social network which comprises Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and so on) or individual applications. Just simply press on empty dot present before the name of the category or application. Alternatively, make one swipe down to activate the Campo di Ricerca and type in the name of the app.
• Once you have selected all the applications to be blocked, press on NEXT and choose the time regarding the software usage limits. The lowest available is 1 minute. If you want, you can also customize the days in which to block the application by tapping on Customize days and choosing the days of the week.
• Before pressing on Add at the top right, make sure to turn on the switch next to Freeze when the limit runs out.

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After the set time has elapsed, iOS it will automatically block access to the applications or categories set and they can be used again by typing the PIN. If you have second thoughts, you can change the numeric code taking advantage of the option Change "Usage Time" Code or completely disable the parental control function by tapping on Disable "Screen Time" per due turn consecutive.

In case you want to extend these settings to all other iOS devices where you are logged in to it Apple ID, you just need to enable the option Share on devices (present in the menu Usage time) bringing up ON the dedicated switch.

If you want to set up some applications like "always available“, You can take advantage of the option Always allowed present within Usage time. All you have to do is identify the application or applications to be made available at all times through the list below Choose app and simply press on + in green to add it to the list of allowed apps. The only software that cannot be blocked in any way is the Phone app.

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