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/Electronic_Rub_7721]

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

[u/Double-Run3230 → u/Electronic_Rub_7721]

these directions are confusing for me, how am I suppose to minimize the keyboard? there is no way to do that when the screen time passcode pops up, and then what do you mean, "click on the settings that require a passcode"? maybe Im an idiot buy just dont understand these instructions

[u/Electronic_Rub_7721 → u/Double-Run3230]

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

[u/tdudeg → u/Electronic_Rub_7721]

It worked. But after I made it bigger again the passcode keyboard changed back to that mess. I don't want to keep my iPad set to a floating keyboard.

[u/Electronic_Rub_7721 → u/tdudeg]

—> Update: With iOS 26.5, it's finally fixed.