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How to lock Root's Screen Time Access
How to lock Root's Screen Time Access
Updated over 2 months ago

To make Roots even more bulletproof you can use iOS Shortcuts to block you from removing screen time access in settings.

We'll use iOS Shortcuts to redirect you away from Screen Time settings, and then block "Shortcuts" using Roots so you can't delete the shortcut when blocking is active

1) Open iOS Shortcuts

  • Search "Shortcuts" on your phone

  • If you don't already have the app, install it from the App Store

2) Create new Automation in Shortcuts

  • Open "Shortcuts"

  • Tab "Automation" on the bottom tab

  • Tap "+" to create new

  • Type "App" in search and select it

  • Choose "Settings" as the app

  • Select "Is Closed"

  • Tap "Run Immediately"

  • Then, Next

  • Tap "New Blank Automation"

  • Search for "go to Home Screen"

  • Tap "Done"

3) Block Shortcuts in Roots

  • Add the "Shortcuts" app to your active blocking in Roots

  • This will prevent you from making changes when you are blocked

Now, when you try to remove screen time permissions via settings, you should be redirected away from the screen before you are able to disable using FaceID

Confirm your set up:

Here is what it will look like once set up correctly. If you need to turn if off or make changes, you will need to wait for Roots to stop blocking, and then go into "Shortcuts"and delete the automation.

Please let us know if you have any questions or issues!

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