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An iPhone or iPod Touch can be a great toy for kids or a great learning tool. But, as a parent, you might want to restrict access to some apps, specifically the ones that allow your kids to surf the Internet. In this instance, it would be the Safari web browser.
Steps
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1Open the Settings app.
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2Tap "General" and then tap "Restrictions".
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3Press "Enable Restrictions".
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4Enter a Passcode to lock the restrictions area. Make sure to remember the passcode, or you'll be locked out yourself.
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5Toggle the "Safari" slider OFF.
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6Press the Home button and look for Safari. It should be gone.
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7Return to the "Restrictions" menu to re-enable Safari. You will need to enter your passcode.
Warnings
- Apps such as Twitter and Facebook will work even without Safari. Be sure to identify the apps that access the Internet independently from Safari and block each of those apps separately, if desired.Thanks!
- Be careful to take note of, and remember the passcode. You will need it to re-enable Safari.Thanks!
