One common issue that we find with iPad/iPhone owners is that the Guided Access feature isn’t working. Sometimes it will work for a few minutes and then stop working, or sometimes it won’t work at all. In this article, we’ll look at how to repair Guided Access not working on iPhone/iPad running iOS 16 and earlier. Hopefully, one of the techniques suggested will resolve the issue with your iPad/iPhone.
Guided Access not working on iPad/iPhone
If you are using an iPhone or iPad and Guided Access is not working, there are a few things you can try to fix the problem.
First, make sure that Guided Access is turned on in Settings -> General -> Accessibility. Then, try restarting your device. If that doesn’t work, try resetting your device by holding down the power button and home button simultaneously until the Apple logo appears.
If none of those solutions work, it’s possible that there is a problem with the hardware button that controls Guided Access. You can test this by going to Settings -> General -> Accessibility -> Guided Access and setting up a passcode. Then, try triple clicking the home button. If the passcode screen appears, then the hardware button is working and the problem lies elsewhere. If the passcode screen does not appear, then there may be a problem with the hardware button and you will need to take your device to an Apple Store or authorized service provider for further diagnosis.
Repairing Guided Access
If you’re having trouble with Guided Access on your iPhone or iPad, there are a few things you can try to get it working again. First, make sure that Guided Access is turned on in Settings -> Accessibility -> Guided Access. Next, try restarting your device. If that doesn’t work, try resetting all settings by going to Settings -> General -> Reset -> Reset All Settings. Finally, if all else fails, you can restore your device from a backup or as a new device.
Restart Your iPhone or iPad
If you are having issues with Guided Access not working on your iPhone or iPad, there are a few things you can try to fix the problem. First, make sure that you have the latest version of iOS installed on your device. If you are not running the latest version, update your software and try again.
If updating your software doesn’t fix the issue, try restarting your iPhone or iPad. To do this, hold down the power button until the “Slide to Power Off” slider appears. Once your device is off, press and hold the power button again until the Apple logo appears.
If neither of these solutions work, you may need to reset your device to its factory settings. This will erase all of your data, so be sure to back up your files before proceeding. To reset your device, go to Settings > General > Reset > Reset All Settings.
Restore Your Device
If you’re experiencing problems with Guided Access not working on your iPhone or iPad, there are a few things you can try to restore the feature. First, make sure that Guided Access is turned on in Settings -> Accessibility -> Guided Access. Next, try restarting your device. If that doesn’t work, try resetting your device’s settings by going to Settings -> General -> Reset and choosing “Reset All Settings”. Finally, if none of these solutions work, you can always contact Apple support for further assistance.
Install iOS 17 Beta
If you’re a developer looking to take a peek at iOS 17, or if you’re just an eager fan, you can install the beta version of iOS 17 on your iPhone or iPad. Keep in mind that since this is beta software, there may be some bugs and issues. Proceed at your own risk!
To install iOS 17 beta, you will need to enroll in the Apple Beta Software Program. Once you’re enrolled, you can download and install the beta profile for iOS 17. After that, simply go to Settings > General > Software Update and select the Download and Install option.
Once iOS 17 is installed, you can start using all of the new features and testing out any bugs that you may come across. Be sure to report any bugs that you find to Apple so they can be fixed in future versions of the software.
