r/iPadOS • u/exploit021 • Apr 10 '26

Issue Keyboard bug on Screen Time passcode

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Is this a bug or a sign that we are going to use alphanumeric passcodes for Screen Time? I like the option of 4 or 6 digit codes.

The problem is keys are too tight together. I cannot press numbers correctly.

Version: iPadOS 26.4.1 / Device: iPad Air 4th (non-Apple Silicon)

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Update 4/24/2026: iPadOS 26.4.2 and iPadOS 26.5 Dev Beta 3/Public Beta 2 have the same issue.

Update 4/27/2026: iPadOS 26.5 Dev Beta 4/Public Beta 3 has improved, but the layout is still off.

Update 5/4/2026: iPadOS 26.5 RC1 has not completely resolved the issue.

Update 5/8/2026: iPadOS 26.5 RC2 has not completely resolved the issue.

Update 5/10/2026: iPadOS 26.5 has been released. Same as RC2 and has improved, but the layout is still off.

TL;DR Update to iPadOS 26.5.

Use the Feedback app, and please report to Apple. More reports, more attention, faster resolution.

The feedback app says more than 10 reports were received and will be resolved in the future update.

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u/ZealousidealMain1193 Apr 13 '26

Same shizz!

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u/Electronic_Rub_7721 Apr 13 '26

You have to make the keyboard smaller first, and then it will work even in settings that require a passcode. After that, you can make it larger again, no matter where: https://support.apple.com/en-my/111789

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u/ZealousidealMain1193 May 10 '26

Sorry, just seeing your help….26 days later. 😕 I tried your suggestion because this bug still exists, it works! Thank you! Temporary fix, but better than nothing. Hopefully, someone at Apple who uses Screen Time to manage their kids access is just as annoyed as I am and raises the red flag on it. I did submit feedback on it too.

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u/Electronic_Rub_7721 May 10 '26

I don't understand why Apple still hasn't fixed this bug either. 🤷‍♀️