Age restrictions on access to content is a topic that is receiving a lot of attention from Western companies, including Apple. Many parents seek to isolate their children from the foul language that can be found in movies, games, music, and other content. IOS devices have a separate setting that is responsible for enabling restrictions on the playback of music and podcasts with an Explicit rating, that is, intended for an adult audience.

By default, the restriction setting for non-children's music can be activated on iPhone, iPad and iPod. Accordingly, even adults may face the problem that a number of songs, albums or episodes of programs are not available in Apple Music or the Podcasts application (their names are written in gray). In such a situation, you will need to disable the Explicit setting, and below we will see how to do this.

How to remove age restrictions for music and podcasts in iOS

If the user wants to remove the established restrictions on content on the iPad or iPhone, he needs to know the password from the device. With this information, you need to do the following:

Note: For the changes to take effect and the content that was previously restricted by age limits becomes available, you must completely close the application (delete from memory), in which the restriction was reported. That is, if there were restrictions in the Podscasts application, you need to double-click on the Home button and unload it from memory, and then start it again.

How to set limits on iPhone or iPad

If parents want to protect their children from content that is prohibited up to a certain age, they have the opportunity to enable the necessary restrictions in the settings of the iPhone or iPad. In addition, in the settings, you can set restrictions on a number of key actions for the operation of the device and access to prohibited content: downloading and removing applications, making in-app purchases in games and programs, using the camera, the Safari browser, and much more.

To configure the necessary restrictions, you need to go to "Settings", then select the items "General" - "Restrictions". After entering the password, you can make the necessary settings. The user has the ability to completely disable access to certain functions of the device, and to set age restrictions on specific content.

In addition, depending on the age of the device user, you can enable the country-recommended restrictions by selecting the appropriate country.

I strongly welcome everyone! In the first paragraph, out of habit, there will be "water". No, but how could it be otherwise? Indeed, in "these your Internet" it is so accepted! First, the articles must be told about what a great service Apple Music is (after all, a huge number of people use it) and, my favorite, write this phrase ...

“Many users may face such a problem that some songs will not play on their favorite iPhone or iPad due to the so-called age restrictions. What's going on? How did it happen? How to remove this highest age limit in Apple Music? ".

Sometimes you read such things and do not understand - either cry, or laugh.

Well, now that I have spoken out, we will start anyway :)

I will be brief. The "error" itself looks like this.

What does this mean? It's simple - the iPhone or iPad tells us that the content (songs, podcasts, videos) uses profanity or other unpleasant material.

What to do? To begin with, the standard steps are:

Everything. After this procedure (according to Apple's logic), all restrictions on censorship will be removed.

But this is Apple! :)

Therefore, "sometimes" there may be small problems. What's the problem? The usual ones ... you did everything right, but there is no happiness - the music still does not play due to the "Age limit" error.

How to be? There are a couple of ideas:

1. Check the age you entered for the account. If your Apple ID is a child's age, then inappropriate content is not available to you.
2. Close the music app and restart the iPhone ().
3. Sign out of Apple ID (Settings - iTunes Store and App Store) and sign in again.

Made? Did not help? Then one last chance.

Didn't help again? Then we do the same operation with the Podcasts application.

Now everything is for sure - after such pressure, any restrictions on the age limit should disappear and leave your iPhone (iPad) forever. They just have no other choice! :)

However, “must” does not mean “must”. Therefore, let's agree with you on the following:

1. If the article helped, do not be lazy to write a couple of lines in the comments. The author will be pleased.
2. If nothing worked and you still have some questions ... then even more so write in the comments. We will frantically understand and, quite possibly, all together we will find a solution to your problem!

Apple introduced new tools called Screen Time that will help users control the time they use their devices, as well as limit the time they use the iPhone and iPad for children. An overview of the new functionality is presented below.

Add function Screen Time to track and control the use of gadgets by your children, you can from the parameters Family Sharing in the iCloud account (if, of course, the child uses an individual device that is added to Family access parent).

Also activate Screen Time can be directly on any other shared family device, such as an iPad, without the need to create Family Sharing.

In both cases, the child does not need to know the parent's Apple ID credentials.

1. Open the app Settings and go to section Screen Time.

2. On the next screen, select Enable Screen Time.

After this action, a message describing the function will be displayed on the screen: "Screen Time". Get weekly reports with reliable information about screen time, and set time limits for the actions you want to control "".

4. On the next page, click the button. "This is my child's iPhone (iPad)".

5. The next step is to install Rest time, specifying the period of time during which all applications will be blocked, except for the most necessary ones, for example, Phone, Messages, etc. (of course, the parent will be able to use any application at any time, you just need to enter the code).

During this period, calls, messages, and other allowed apps will still be usable, and everything else, including notifications, will be disabled. An hourglass icon will appear next to the locked apps.

To go to the next screen, specify the rest time and press the button "At rest" to save changes. You can also select the item "Not now" if you are not sure what time to set.

5. Next, the page with restriction settings will be displayed. "Program limits"... Select the categories for which you want to set limits, for example "All Applications", "Games", "Social network" or other.

After selecting the categories of applications for which you want to set the limit, click the button "Install" opposite point "Amount of time" and specify the duration of the restriction, after which the applications will be blocked until the next day.

When finished, click "Set program limit" or select "Not now" if not sure.

6. Finally, you will see the tab ... In this section, you can set restrictions on explicit or adult content on iTunes, App Store, Apple Music, or websites, and request permission to change your privacy settings.

7. Create a four-digit parental password. The code is needed in cases when you want to increase the time of using the application or change the settings Screen Time... Use the numeric keypad to assign a password. Re-enter it.

8. After performing the above steps, the screen will display the summary page with the function settings. Screen Time for your child's device.

• "At rest"

• "Program limits"

• "Always allowed"

• "Content and Privacy"

You can also change the access code on this page. Screen Time or disable the function altogether.

Functions "Application limits" and "Always allowed"

1. In the section "Program limits" the time limit for using applications that you set in step 5 in the instructions above is displayed. In our example, we set a 3 hour limit on All programs.

2. Click "Add limit" to add new categories and timeframe.

3. In the section "Always allowed" there is a list of applications available in the mode "At rest" or when a category restriction is set "All programs"... By default, these are applications "Telephone", "Messages", Cards and Facetime.

4. Click «+» or «-» next to the app you want to add or remove.

If you want to see on our website answers to your questions about everything related to technology, programs and services of Apple, iOS or Mac OS X, iTunes Store or App Store, ask them at. The answers to the most interesting of them will appear in the materials of this section. We received the following question:

Hello!

Tell me why in Apple Music, many albums are grayed out and not playable? I don’t understand if these are regional restrictions or is it due to the trial period?

Good evening!

Not everything is as bad as you think. If you look closely, there is an icon next to inaccessible albums (as well as individual tracks or clips) E... This is short for Explicit- obscene materials that are not recommended for children to listen and watch. This means that all we need is to assure the system that we are already old enough and ready to watch the content.

To do this, go to Settings - General - Restrictions... If this function is already activated on your iPhone, you will need to enter a password, if not, you will need to create one.

Next on the list Allowed Content choose Music, podcasts... By default there is Clean... Turn on the item Explicit(Allow rated music and podcasts) and enjoy Apple Music without age restrictions.

As a matter of fact, there is simply no such thing as "parental control" in iOS. However, the device can be configured in such a way that the child simply does not have the opportunity to perform certain actions, such as installing new programs or visiting any websites.

IOS limitations

In order to restrict any actions of a child (or even another adult), you need to go to " Settings» — « The main» — « Restrictions". If you go there for the first time, then the restrictions will first need to be turned on. In this case, you will need to specify a password, which you will need to enter each time later when entering this section of the settings.

The very first section in the restrictions settings is "Allow". In it, you can generally prohibit performing certain actions. Such as launching Safari, adding or removing programs, using the camera or the iBook Store. At the same time, after disabling, some of the icons are completely hidden. For example Safari or FaceTime. Please note that if they were previously in the folders, then after returning they simply reappear on the desktop.

There you can also set the possibility of self-installation or removal of applications, making internal purchases. By disabling these items, you can be sure that your child does not download any expensive application or delete anything important.

The next section is "Allowed Content". In it, you can, for example, prohibit applications that have a certain age limit. So, if you select programs with a rating of 9+, then all the others with a higher rating will simply disappear from the screen (but will remain in the device's memory, will not be deleted). In the same place, you can make it so that all third-party applications are hidden in general, then only the standard set will remain on the screen.

Another important item in the "Allowed Content" section is "Websites". In it, you can limit the child's travel on the Internet to only a few specific sites, generally excluding the very possibility of visiting any others. Restrictions for books, films, music, etc. are also set there.

But the section "Privacy" is not related to children, but to third-party applications, which are given restrictions on the use of any privacy settings. For example, in the "Contacts" item, you can deny access to your contacts from applications like Skype or ICQ.

In the "Allow changes" item, you can prohibit making restrictions on accounts. There you can also prohibit updating applications and even adjusting the sound volume. Finally, the restrictions in Game Center mean that you can play with other users and add friends.

Guide access

The Guided Access feature restricts the ability to use the device only within one application that you are running. At the same time, you can set some restrictions on the use of screen zones. For example, make the area in which advertising messages appear inaccessible for clicking.

To enable Guided Access, use " Settings» — « The main» — « Universal access» — « Guide access". Enable the function and set a password.

Now you can launch Guided Access in any application by pressing the Home button three times. After that, you will be asked to circle the zones closed for pressing on the screen, set the parameters of the action of the hardware buttons, and also indicate whether the device should respond to movement. After starting the function, the Home button does not work, the user has no way to launch another application. Restarting the device does not help, the guide access is not disabled.

To turn off the Guided Access, press the Home button three times again and enter your password.

Preparing the device for the child

In addition to the methods described above, before putting the device into children's pens, it makes sense to perform some more actions. So, if you want the device not to be used in your absence, then set a password on it. This can be done through "Settings" - "Password". In this case, you can use a simple password consisting of 4 digits or a password that also contains letters. In the second case, the level of protection is higher, but the usability of the device decreases.

It will not be superfluous to purchase a cover for the device, then falls and blows will be less terrible for him. Although, unfortunately, this does not guarantee complete protection against mechanical damage.

Well, and most importantly - find and install various interesting children's applications, all kinds of games and "tutorials". Fortunately, the App Store is full of such content.