How to Disable Parental Controls on Your Android Device: A Step-by-Step Guide

The internet can be a wild place, especially for kids, and that's why Android devices offer parental controls to regulate access to content. Whether you've been using the Google Play Store or the Family Link app, there may come a time when you feel your child is ready for unrestricted browsing. Here's a comprehensive guide on how to turn off parental controls on your Android device using both methods.

Turning off Parental Controls through the Google Play Store

• Open the Google Play Store app and tap the menu icon (three stacked lines).
• Select "Settings," then scroll and tap "Parental controls."
• Enter your parental controls PIN and adjust restrictions for each category. Alternatively, toggle off at the top to disable parental controls entirely.

Clearing App Data (if PIN is forgotten)

• Open the device's Settings app and navigate to "Apps" or " Apps & notifications."
• Select Google Play Store, tap "Storage," and choose " Clear Data ."

This won't delete downloads but will erase search history and parental control settings.

Disabling Parental Controls via Google Family Link App

Note: Child must be 13 or older for complete removal of controls; otherwise, controls can be adjusted.

• Open the Family Link app, tap the child's account, and select " Manage settings."
• Tap "Controls on Google Play" to edit parental controls for children under 13.
• To turn off controls for a child over 13, go back to "Manage settings," tap "Account info," then select "Stop supervision." Confirm your choice and tap "Stop supervision" again.