Turn off Screen Time in iOS 12

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I suspect the recent upgrade to iOS 12 with inbuilt Screen Time app is playing hell with battery usage. Turn it off? Not unless you have a passcode that you never remembered creating.

Heres how to rid yourself of Screen Time.

1. Plug your iPad into computer and make a local, encrypted backup. Remember to note encryption password.

2. Download this little program: https://pinfinder.net/windows.html (or Mac or Linux version) Edit: D/L to computer

3. Unzip and run pinfinder.exe. It will bring up a command line window. Wait for it to finish.

4. Use the Restrictions passcode (4 digit) to unlock access to screen time and TURN THE BLOODY THING OFF!