If you’ve selected apps to block and you have scanned your device to start a focus session, but the apps aren’t blocking, here are a few common solutions you can try:
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Confirm Locked has Screen Time access - Locked toggle should be green.
Settings > Screen Time > Toggle Locked access ‘On’ -
Check iOS compatibility - Confirm you are using iOS 16.2 or later, and update if iOS is older than 16.2.
Settings > General > Software Update -
Remove Apple Time Limits from Screen Time - iPhones default to any Apple Screen Time limits over Locked modes.
Ensure that Screen Time App Limits are toggled off, or all App Limits are 'Off'.
Settings > Screen Time > App Limits -
Remove App Limits from other screen time apps - Turn off any other active screen time app sessions.
Screen Time can sometimes get confused if multiple systems are running.
Settings > Screen Time > Toggle other apps ‘Off’ -
Restart your device
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Delete and redownload Locked
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Wait ~4 hours - It can take Settings a few hours to activate.