Is it possible to request FamilyControls authorization on simulator?

I'm getting a FamilyControlsError Code=3 when requesting authorization from a simulator signed in with a child iCloud account.

When requesting authorization from a simulator signed in with a parent iCloud account I receive the expected FamilyControlsError Code=2.

There's not a lot of info on resolving these errors, and the code is pretty simple:

func requestAuthorization() {

    AuthorizationCenter.shared.requestAuthorization { result in

        switch result {
        case .success():
            print("Sucess...")
        case .failure(let error):
            print("Failed... \(error)")

        }
    }
}
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any progress with this important question?

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vova085
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Requesting FamilyControls authorization on Simulator is supported by the ScreenTime API.

FamilyControlsError Code=2 is the error code for an invalid account type; this is expected when trying to authorize FamilyControls on a non-child iCloud account.

FamilyControlsError Code=3 is an internal error, which isn't expected. Can you file a report using the Feedback Assistant and attach a sysdiagnose? Thanks!

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  • I am also getting FamilyControls.FamilyControlsError Code=3 error in the emulator while trying to request permission... Please help.

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I am getting FamilyControlsError Code=2 too. I also see a warning in my Signing & Capabilities section of the project settings. Can this problem be related to this warning?

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After I enter my account details in Xcode, I started to get these 3 errors and I think they are related to FamilyControlsError Code=2.

What should I do to solve this problem?

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I also had the problem. Does Your appleID open Family Sharing？If not open，try to open your family sharing and add your family's member in setting. Good luck。

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yokai
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It's mandtory to resolve this you have to add a child in Family Sharing and you have to run this Application on Device not in the simulator.

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Sinu103
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I have the same issue. I have added child account to my family. But on the parent's device it shows me an error: The operation couldn’t be completed. (FamilyControls.FamilyControlsError error 2.)

Has anybody solved the issue? I just can't understand what is wrong.

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  • Also i am facing same issue. 1- I have added capabilities. 2- Enable the family controls in bundle identifier and running the code in Physical device not in simulator. But getting same issue.

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