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I'm getting this error when I try to play any podcast marked as Explicit, in the Apple Podcasts app. It says "Restrictions can be managed in Settings -> Screen Time". I've disabled all controls in Screen Time, and I still get the message. I can play the same podcasts in 3rd party apps. I've tried rebooting, etc, to no avail. Any thoughts?
iPhone 13 Pro, iOS 18
In another thread, I finally found a way to fix the problem.
Open the iTunes Store app and try to play a content marked as explicit. You will receive a popup asking you if you want to allow explicit contents (even if they are already enabled in Screen Time...).
By allowing them, also the Podcast app will start working again.
In another thread, I finally found a way to fix the problem.
Open the iTunes Store app and try to play a content marked as explicit. You will receive a popup asking you if you want to allow explicit contents (even if they are already enabled in Screen Time...).
By allowing them, also the Podcast app will start working again.
Screen Time -> Content & Privacy Restrictions ->Store, Web, Siri & Game Center Content -> Music, Podcasts, News, Fitness-> Toggle between Clean/Explicit
This seems to be the obvious solution, but does not always work. Then,
Screen Time -> Content & Privacy Restrictions ->Toggle OFF
Notpersonal12 wrote:
So wtf is Apple doing about this? Their Podcasts app is literally unusable. I've also removed all restrictions in Screen Time and still it won't let me play podcasts.
No one here in this user-to-user forum would know what Apple is doing about this. You can let them know your thoughts here:
I suggest you put the feedback under "iPhone" as the Podcast app is part of the included apps.
Meanwhile, there are lots of other, better podcasts apps availalble. I've been using PocketCasts for years. I really like it.
IdrisSeabright wrote:
Meanwhile, there are lots of other, better podcasts apps availalble. I've been using PocketCasts for years. I really like it.
PocketCasts is great!
They don't. What actually fixed it to me was the procedure described above: This podcast can't be played due to restr… - Apple Community
There are multiple ways restrictions can be set:
Do any of these apply?
This worked for me, thanks a lot mate
So wtf is Apple doing about this? Their Podcasts app is literally unusable. I've also removed all restrictions in Screen Time and still it won't let me play podcasts. WTF
Same problem here, with my iPhone and iPad (apparently) after the iOS 18 update.
I also had a long phone call with Apple support today, but they couldn't resolve the problem.
This problem had the merit of getting me looking for other apps, and stumbling upon Pocket Casts. I don't think I'll be going back.
If you can solve your problem pleas share your experience because i had same problems i cant play favorite pod cast
please help
negar92 wrote:
If you can solve your problem pleas share your experience because i had same problems i cant play favorite pod cast
Use a different podcast app.
Thank you so much. It worked for me! However, after allowing explicit contents in the iTunes store, you have to restart the iPhone as it works only after a restart!
thanks so much
Thank you so much for this. I have been searching a solution for this for a couple of days and this is the only thing that worked
This podcast can't be played due to restrictions set for this device
