Android Q: Parental control - how it works

On Android Q, too, there are various ways you can childproof a tablet or smartphone. In addition to restrictions in the Play Store, you can also create a special child profile with limited access.

How to set up parental controls on your Android Q smartphone

If you let your children share your phone or if they have their own smartphone running Android Q, you can make various settings to make the device childproof. For example, the Play Store gives you the option to enable parental control settings to prevent your children from accessing adult apps, games or videos.

1. To use this feature, please open the Play Store and tap the three bars on the left to open the menu.
2. Navigate to "Settings" > "User Control" > "Parental Control Settings" in the menu and tap the "switch icon" to enable parental control settings.
3. Now still set a PIN to turn the function on and off and confirm with "OK" before you select the exact content restrictions.

Android Q: How to make a tablet childproof

If you want to make a tablet childproof, you have the option in addition to the method described above to set up a special user profile with restricted functions. To do this, open the Android Q device's Settings app and tap the "Users" option under "Device". Then navigate to "Add user or profile" > "Restricted profiles" to create a new user account and specify which apps on the device your children can access.