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iOS: Understanding Restrictions
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You can enable and adjust Restrictions or on your device to prevent access to specific features or content on the device. Locate these settings by tapping Settings > General > Restrictions.
Using Restrictions
To Enable Restrictions, tap Enable Restrictions and enter a passcode. The passcode will be required to make changes to these settings or to disable restrictions.
You can choose to restrict access to the following applications and features on the device:
- Safari
- YouTube
- Camera (also disables FaceTime)
- FaceTime
- iTunes
- Ping
- Installing apps
- Deleting apps
- Multiplayer games in Game Center
- Adding friends in Game Center
You can choose to prevent changes to the following settings/accounts:
- Location Services
- Accounts (disables changes to Mail, Contacts, Calendars, iCloud, and Twitter accounts)
In addition, you can choose to prevent access to specific content types:
- Ratings (select the country in the ratings section to automatically apply the appropriate content ratings for that region)
- Music and podcasts
- Movies
- TV shows
- Apps
- In-App Purchases
You can also adjust the time necessary before a password is required to purchase content.
Additional Information
If your iOS device is missing a particular application or if a certain feature is not available, ensure that Restrictions are not enabled. Symptoms can include:
- App missing from the Home screen (Safari, Camera, or YouTube for example)
- Feature or service unavailable (Siri, Ping, Location Services, and so on)
- Setting missing or grayed out (such as Mail, Contacts, and Calendar; iCloud; Twitter; FaceTime)
Important: Restrictions can also be enabled or enforced using a profile (typically installed when using the device for business or education purposes). You can check for installed profiles in Settings > General > Profiles. For additional information, contact the administrator or the person who installed the profile.
Find information on using Parental Controls for iTunes.
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