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The App Picker page keeps crashing, I can't select any apps

Last updated on Mar 11, 2026

We’re sorry your App Picker is crashing. Here are two ways to fix it so you can keep blocking apps smoothly.

Option 1: Update to iOS26

  • The App Picker function has improved greatly in iOS26. The best first step is updating if you haven't already.

Option 2: Reset App Picker

If you prefer, you can also fix the issue by resetting Screen Time, which will clear out old apps and websites.

Note: This will clear your browsing history.

  1. Delete the Locked App from your device.

  2. Open Settings > Screen Time on your iPhone.

  3. Turn off these settings:

    • App & Website Activity (bottom of the Screen Time page)

    • Share Across Devices (third from bottom)

  4. Reinstall the Locked App from the App Store.

  5. When prompted, grant Screen Time permissions and choose your apps in the App Picker.

  6. (Optional) After setup, you can choose to turn App & Website Activity and Share Across Devices back on.