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by MiguelHudnandez 4230 days ago
Toddler Mode:

For iPads able to run iOS 6+, you can activate "Guided Access" mode. Apps being run in this mode can have disabled hardware buttons and deactivate certain areas on-screen.

Once the global setting is enabled (Settings > General > Accessibility), triple-clicking the home button activates and deactivates the mode. There is a passcode, distinct from the unlock code, to exit "Guided Access."

I became familiar with this as part of an iPad kiosk project, and when my toddler discovered that iPads exist, it has been very valuable.

1 comments

I knew about Guided Access, but I forgot it allowed you to disable specific regions of the screen. Thanks for the reminder.