Do you have children who like to play with your iPhone or iPad? Or perhaps you have a loved one with autism or other special needs who might accidentally exit an app or change settings on your device. If either of these situations sounds familiar, then you may benefit from using Guided Access on your iPhone or iPad. In this article, we will explain what Guided Access is and how to set it up and use it on your device.
About Guided Access
Guided Access is a built-in feature on iOS devices that allows you to lock your device into a single app and control which features are available. This can be helpful in a variety of situations, such as:
Keeping children entertained by a specific app or game without the risk of them accessing other apps or changing settings
Preventing loved ones with special needs from accidentally exiting an app or changing settings
Allowing students to use educational apps during class without the temptation to switch apps or access the internet
To use Guided Access, you must first enable it in your device's settings. Here's how:
Open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad.
Tap "General," then "Accessibility."
Scroll down and tap "Guided Access."
Toggle the switch next to "Guided Access" to the ON position.
Once you have enabled Guided Access, you can use it by following these steps:
Open the app that you want to use with Guided Access.
Triple-click the home button (on devices with a home button) or the side button (on devices with Face ID). This will bring up the Guided Access menu.
Tap "Start" to begin Guided Access.
At this point, your device will be locked into the app and you can customize the available features by tapping "Options." From here, you can disable certain buttons or areas of the screen, as well as set a passcode to exit Guided Access. When you are finished using Guided Access, triple-click the home button (on devices with a home button) or the side button (on devices with Face ID) and enter your passcode to exit.
Guided Access not working:
If you are experiencing issues with Guided Access not working as expected, there are a few things you can try.
Make sure that the feature is enabled in your device's settings (as described above).
Restart your device and try again.
Check for updates to your device's operating system and install any available updates.
Check for updates to the app you are trying to use with Guided Access and install any available updates.
Conclusion:
Guided Access is a useful feature on iOS devices that can help you lock your device into a single app and customize available features. It can be helpful for keeping children entertained by a specific app, preventing loved ones with special needs from accidentally exiting an app or changing settings, and allowing students to use educational apps during class. To use Guided Access, you must first enable it in your device's settings and then start it by triple-clicking the home button or side button. If you are experiencing issues with Guided Access not working as expected, try checking for updates and restarting your device.
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