How to Childproof Your iPad or iPhone
Obtain the most recent version of iOS for your iPad or iPhone to ensure that all parental restrictions and options are available., Back up important files., Go to the Settings app on your iPad's home screen., Restrict the ability to add or delete...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Obtain the most recent version of iOS for your iPad or iPhone to ensure that all parental restrictions and options are available.
Your child might accidentally remove them, so it's best to keep backups just in case! You can transfer files from your iOS device to your Mac or PC using iTunes. , Go to "General" and then to "Restrictions".
If it hasn't been enabled already, press the "Enable Restrictions" button.
If this is the first time you are enabling restrictions, you will need to choose a passcode.
Be sure to select something that you will remember! , This will prevent your child from accidentally removing important applications from your device or installing applications that could cost you money.
Be sure to also turn "In-App Purchases" off as well so that your child doesn't accidentally spend money on enhancements for the game. , Earlier, you may have restricted the ability to add or delete apps, but it's best to be safe than sorry. , All apps, movies, and TV shows that are downloaded are rated appropriately and can be restricted. , Do the same with "Find Me By Email" and "Allow Game Invites." This will prevent strangers from being able to find your child. ,, Children can be very rough on their toys, especially on their fragile mobile devices! Even if a protective covering is expensive, you should still get it.
It will pay for itself very, very quickly. -
Step 2: Back up important files.
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Step 3: Go to the Settings app on your iPad's home screen.
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Step 4: Restrict the ability to add or delete apps.
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Step 5: Set the "Require Password" option to "Immediately" so that your child always has to ask permission from you in order to purchase or download an application.
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Step 6: Set all of the appropriate restrictions on Movies
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Step 7: TV Shows
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Step 8: and Apps that can be accessed on the device.
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Step 9: Set the options of "Adding Friends" and "Multiplayer Games" to off.
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Step 10: Turn off explicit language for Siri.
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Step 11: Get a protective covering case for your iPad or iPhone.
Detailed Guide
Your child might accidentally remove them, so it's best to keep backups just in case! You can transfer files from your iOS device to your Mac or PC using iTunes. , Go to "General" and then to "Restrictions".
If it hasn't been enabled already, press the "Enable Restrictions" button.
If this is the first time you are enabling restrictions, you will need to choose a passcode.
Be sure to select something that you will remember! , This will prevent your child from accidentally removing important applications from your device or installing applications that could cost you money.
Be sure to also turn "In-App Purchases" off as well so that your child doesn't accidentally spend money on enhancements for the game. , Earlier, you may have restricted the ability to add or delete apps, but it's best to be safe than sorry. , All apps, movies, and TV shows that are downloaded are rated appropriately and can be restricted. , Do the same with "Find Me By Email" and "Allow Game Invites." This will prevent strangers from being able to find your child. ,, Children can be very rough on their toys, especially on their fragile mobile devices! Even if a protective covering is expensive, you should still get it.
It will pay for itself very, very quickly.
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