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Trick ID
TA-008
Category
time
Still works
partially closed
Effort
trivial
Last checked
2026-08-16
Age band
10-12, 13-15
Jurisdiction
global
Detection
Child receives incoming notifications and uses quick-reply interface directly from lock screen or notification shade during limited hours.
Fix (technical)
On iOS: Go to (siehe ui_strings_ref)or „Never„ (DE: (siehe ui_strings_ref)der „Nie„)15. On Android: Go to (siehe ui_strings_ref)Don‚t show any notifications„ or hide sensitive content7.
Fix (relational)
Discuss respect for bedtime schedules and set up phone charging outside the child’s bedroom overnight.
Residual risk
System alerts and unblocked communication channels (e.g., SMS/Phone) remain accessible.
Sources
apple-iphone-screentime-de
google-family-screentime-en
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Standing of evidence
Primary (first-hand or regulatory source)
Last verified
2026-08-16
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