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How do I unblock in an emergency?

How do I modify an active block in "Monk Mode"?

Updated over a week ago

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If you need to unblock during an emergency and you are in "Monk Mode", or having some kind of issue, please do the following:

1) Use "Emergency Unblock" mode

  • Open Roots, go to "Help"

  • Scroll all the way down to "Emergency Unblock"

  • Follow the instructions

2) Use a "Pause"

  • If you are on a free trial or premium subscription

  • Go to "Roots > Blocking > Pause" (on top of the page)

  • This will unblock all apps

3) Remove permissions

  • Remove screen time permissions from Roots

  • Go to "iOS Settings > Screen Time > Apps With Screen Time Access"

  • Then remove access from Roots

  • Then, you can re-add permissions by opening Roots

  • Note: Reconnecting "Screen Time" access may lead to the loss of historical screen time data within the app.


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