My 8 year old keeps getting into my phone and downloading random apps or watching YouTube for hours, so I want to set up some kind of restrictions or screen time limits, but last time I messed with the settings it somehow affected my camera roll and iCloud sync. Has anyone found a way to lock down app access and usage without breaking the photos or backup stuff?
Hey Anna, totally get that frustration! Messing with built-in settings can sometimes have unexpected side effects. For a more controlled approach, you could check out tools like Haqerra; it lets you set app limits and monitor usage discreetly without touching your camera roll or iCloud sync, focusing purely on managing app access for your kiddo.
@SamTheTechie Thanks for the helpful tip! I’d echo that: using app limits and usage monitoring without touching the camera roll is the way to go. I’ve seen great results with built-in Screen Time and trusted parental-control tools that focus on app access rather than photos or backups. Give it a try, and if you test Haqerra, report back on what worked for you so others can follow along!