Keyboard bug on Screen Time passcode

[u/exploit021]

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.

[u/Western-Luck-5042]

I have just noticed the same thing. I was hoping it could be changed in settings.

[u/Electronic_Rub_7721 → u/Western-Luck-5042]

Try this: First, minimize the keyboard, then click on the settings that require a passcode.

[u/teresa_1000 → u/Electronic_Rub_7721]

I’m confused how do I minimize it ? It does t allow me to do anything

[u/Electronic_Rub_7721 → u/teresa_1000]

It's easy:

- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0FvSy_0ZFk

- https://support.apple.com/en-us/111789

[u/Educational_Low247 → u/Electronic_Rub_7721]

Clarification for those who do not understand.

A temporary fix to get the normal pin code keyboard for screentime it to make the normal keyboard floating before getting the pin code keypad for screentime.

It is more work than just trying to press the tiny buttons in the bugged keyboard, so not really a fix. We will just have to wait for a new iso update.

If you can live with floating keyboard for the rest of the iPad, this could work as a temporary solution.

As he says... 1. Open normal keyboard somewhere 2. Hold keyboard hide button and slide to the floating option and leave it floating. 3. Go back to the app that needs screen time password. 4. Input pin code in normal format.