All current Xiaomi, as you know, has a special "Children's Mode", through which you can configure the admission of young users to the settings of the smartphone and all sorts of content. That is, parental control, but ... child control.
This feature is practical, time-tested and really helps to protect the child from contacts, both with content that is unnecessary at his age, and with various unfamiliar and often bad citizens (in social networks, instant messengers, via SMS, etc.).
But it often happens that a smartphone is in “ Child mode”Switched, and A) he got stuck in it for some reason, or B) the password from him was lost or forgotten. As a result, it is necessary to somehow bypass it so that Xiaomi does not remain childish forever.
Of course, the situation is extremely difficult. Let's say right away that the method presented below is simple and at the same time radical. If you remember the password, we will tell you how to turn off the "Child Mode" with a password. Or, if you don't remember, then you will have to solve the problem by means of a hard reset, i.e. full reset machine settings. With the loss of all data, if not previously saved in the form backups in the Mi Cloud online storage, on a PC and / or on a memory card.
Therefore, without a password, it is still better to use this method on new Xiaomi, which were bought recently and inexpensively (by the way, we look at the current prices for them at https://vseceni.ua/), and in which there is still nothing to lose.
The method works equally well (so to speak) on any Xiaomi. There are only two conditions for its successful application:
first (we repeat again) - this is a preliminary backup of important data or their initial absence;
second - the presence in Xiaomi of access to any application associated with the mail Gmail.
So, how to disable "Kid Mode" in a Xiaomi smartphone or tablet with and without a password:
- open " Gallery «;
- choose any photo and just send it via Gmail ;
- the Gmail app will launch automatically and open a new message;
- now go to settings Gmail apps (three dots - the upper right corner of the screen);
- in the menu that appears, tap “ Settings «:
- on the next screen we tap again three dots and in the new menu, click “ Account management «:
- then such a window will appear with a warning, in it we tap " Proceed «:
- and we get to the system settings section, from where you can disable " Child mode«
move on:
- if there is no password, then we are preparing for the procedure for a complete reset of all settings of the device, during which backup all important and even not very important files, as well as user settings on the computer or in the Mi Cloud;
- after completing the backup, open again " Settings ", Go to the section" Additionally ", Click" Recovery and reset " and then - " Reset «.
After the reboot, Xiaomi opens in its original form, that is, with an inactive "Child Mode" and other passwords. Now you can get back all the data and system settings.
We told you how to do this using your smartphone and taught you to create a new profile with certain parameters. When writing the material, we used only a smartphone running Android 6.0. Today we will tell you how to set the child mode using your phone. The principle of work on the phone will not differ in any way from the computer version. We will write an option that you can handle for sure.
When performing this operation, you will not lose your personal data, which means that your contacts, photos, personal videos will remain on your smartphone or tablet. Before starting, create a new profile and activate it by entering your username and password from Google play... How to do this read this article:. After completing the setup of the new profile, proceed further by following our instructions.
Once you've set up your new profile on your device, go to the Google Play Market. A new page will open in front of you, a store of games and applications for smartphones, tablets, consoles and for everything that runs on Android. Swipe from left to right and a menu should open in front of you. In this very menu, go down to the very bottom and open the settings section. Look at the pictures below for the best understanding of what is happening.
As I said, go down below and look for the "Settings" section, which you need to go to for further work.
In the settings you need to find a section called "Personal" and the very first item in it " Parental control"click on it. As soon as you do that, a new page will appear in front of you to which we will smoothly go, but for now we look at the pictures below.
On new page we are told that parental controls are disabled. In order to turn it on, you need to move the lever to the on position, as shown in the second picture above. When you turn the lever to the on position, the system will give you a notification about what you need to do and install. Pin code... Don't make up too complicated passwords, but also don't make them very simple, so that you will not forget it and can always remember it, and your child could not figure it out. See the pictures below.
Create a password and click OK, then repeat the password and also click OK. After you create a strong password, your kids mode will be activated. In it, you need to customize it for yourself. What does it mean? You can specify a restriction on downloading games and applications by choosing the required rating, the rating is like a restriction on age, how old is your child, set such a rating, the same with films and music. After you set the necessary restrictions, you can safely give your smartphone or tablet to your children. You can be sure and calm that you will not pump a lot of unnecessary games and applications there and will not pick up viruses.
This completes the setting of the children's mode, thank you for your attention.
The Internet is both useful and dangerous, especially if used by children. After all, on the network you can find not only useful information, but a lot of negative, harmful and “not childish”. In order to protect your child from all this, use special programs.
How to set parental controls on Android
The presence of tablets and smartphones in children nowadays is not uncommon. Basically, these are devices running on the Android OS. These gadgets are interesting for the child, but still, parents should think about the purposes for which he uses it.
To prevent your child from visiting unwanted sites, set parental controls on the device. Learn how to do this in our article.
Built-in Android parental controls
The Android system and built-in applications from Google are not rich in demanded parental control functions. But still, something can be configured without resorting to third-party programs.
Worth knowing: the location of the options is indicated for pure Android. On some tablets with their own launchers, the settings may be located in a different location and section, for example, in the "Advanced" section.
For the little ones - in-app lock
The "Lock in the application" function makes it possible to run one program in full screen and prohibit switching to any other software or "desktop" Android.
To enable these features, follow these steps:
- open Settings, go to Security, and then Block in the application;
- run the option (after reading about its use);
- run the desired program and click on the "Browse" button (square), lightly pull the application up and click on the "Pins" image.
As a result, the use of Android will be limited to this application until you unlock it. To do this, click and hold the Back and Browse buttons.
Parental control in the Play Store
Play Market allows you to set parental controls to restrict the installation and purchase of programs.
- click on the "Menu" button in the Play Store and go to the settings;
- open the "Parental Controls" tab, put the punson in the "On" position, and enter your pin code;
- set restrictions on filtering games and applications, movies and music by age;
- in order not to make paid purchases of programs without entering your Google account password in the Play Market settings, use the "Purchase authentication" section.
YouTube parental controls
Thanks to certain settings, you can limit the viewing of YouTube videos for children. In the program itself, click on the menu button, go to "Settings", go to the "General" section and activate the "Safe Mode" item.
Google Play contains programs from Google "YouTube for kids", the restriction parameters are already set here and you cannot turn it off.
Users
Android makes it possible to create a couple of user accounts. To do this, go to "Settings", and then to "Users".
Basically (in addition to profiles with limited access, which are rare), you cannot set restrictions for the second user, but the function can still come in handy:
- Program settings are saved separately for each user. For yourself, you can not set the parental control parameters, but simply set a password. In this case, the child will have access to the device only through the second user.
- All passwords, codes and payment information are saved separately for different users.
It's important to know! When using multiple accounts, the installation and uninstallation of programs is reflected in all Android accounts.
Limited user profiles on Android
The function of creating a limited profile has been around for a long time, but for some reason it has not become popular and is only available on some tablets. On smartphones this function absent.
You can find this option by going to "Settings", then select "Users" go to "Add user \ profile" and "Profile with limited access". If, during setup, the creation of a profile is immediately started, then there is no profile restriction function on your device.
Third-party parental control apps for Android
V recent times the parental control function has become in demand, but Android's own funds are still not enough. For this in the Play Store, there are many programs for parental control.
Parental Control Screen Time
The application has a Russian interface and is popular among users.
The program features are available for free for only two weeks. After this period, only basic options remain available, which are limited to the history of browsing sites on the Internet.
Parental control from antivirus vendors
You can control the use of Android devices using special antivirus software which may already be installed by default, such as F-Secure SAFE and Quick Heal Total Security.
For additional protection exists separate applications from the creators of antivirus programs. Install an antivirus vendor, and limit the download of malware, this way you protect yourself from trouble.
Kaspersky Safe Kids
Free version of the application for Russian-speaking users. The software supports many useful functions: blocking programs, sites, tracking the use of a smartphone and tablet, limiting the operating time.
For an additional fee, you can use other functions: determining the location, tracking VK activity, monitoring calls and messages.
To monitor the child's use of the device, it is sufficient free version software.
Installing this application on the device that the child uses will allow you to do the following: enter an age limit, specify the child's name, create account parents, set special Android permissions, which will allow you to exercise control over devices and prohibit the removal of programs.
Installing the program on the parents' smartphone will help to track the activity of children on the Internet and establish the rules for the operation of programs, the Internet and other devices.
While connecting to the Internet on the child's phone, you can monitor his activities from the parent's device. By making some changes, parents will be able to protect their children from visiting unwanted sites.
Norton Family parental control (Symantec)
The software will help protect your child from visiting unwanted sites on the Internet, as well as detect threats in time before they become a problem.
It will also allow you to do the following things:
- Monitor network usage. Parents will always be aware of which sites their child has visited, block dangerous sites.
- Monitor the use of programs. You will find out which games children have downloaded from the Internet, and you will be able to make available for use only those that you see fit. You will also find out all the information about the sites that children visit most often.
- View keys. By reviewing the key phrases that are entered to search for information, the parent will be able to find out what his child is interested in.
With the help of the application, you can teach children to use the phone wisely and filter out unnecessary information. This is possible due to the setting of time limits on the use of the Internet.
Parents can set time limits or set a schedule for using the device for their own purposes. You can also receive newsletters at email or to the parent portal about the actions of their children.
Norton Family helps you develop good networking habits in your child. Teach your child to use the network safely. Explain to him that not all sites are useful and provide good information. If you find out that a child tried to go to a prohibited site, explain why it should not be visited.
By tracking media resources, you can find out exactly which videos children have watched, and if you don't like something, first discuss what you watched, and then block access to the site.
Norton Family will teach your child to communicate safely and protect him from unnecessary shock, and you can always find out where the children are thanks to the tracking program.
Bitdefender Parental Control
It will help protect children from the harmful effects of the worldwide network by limiting visits to sites and the time spent on them.
Positive sides:
- Multifunctionality (not only sites are blocked, but also a log of visits to social networks is kept);
- The program runs on a PC, mobile phones and tablets like Android;
- The mobile version of the program makes it possible to track the location of the child.
Negative sides:
- Shareware operation, after ninety days for further use you need to pay money.
- No Russian localization.
Standalone parental control apps
With the help of standalone parental control software, you will always be aware of where your child is, what he is doing, what his hobbies are and why he even needs access to the Internet.
SafeKiddo Parental Control
Easy to use application. Installation takes place in automatic mode... The interface is clear and you can manage it intuitively.
The software is suitable for Android and Iphone devices. The application works in standard mode, allowing parents to control the use of the Internet by their children.
Main functions:
- safe search when using all browsers;
- setting up blocking of websites;
- site access control;
- management of settings;
- setting a limit for the use of a gadget;
- recording the child's activity on the Internet;
- real-time device control;
- restricting the use of prohibited sites.
With the help of software, you can easily control the devices of several children at once at will, using individual settings for each of them.
Kids Zone Parental Controls
The software is in demand among users and has a high rating among applications presented on Google Play. Kids Zone is already used by 500 thousand parents.
Download and run the application, it can be done in just a few seconds.
- create a profile and select safe sites for your child;
- set a limit, and you can restrict the use of the gadget by your child;
- set on the screen the wallpaper that the child chooses;
- install on device secret code and you can block it from unwanted use.
After installing Kids Zone, the software begins to constantly monitor the device that the child is using. If he uses prohibited sites, the software will block them.
Main functions:
- restricting access to unwanted websites;
- setting a limit for the use of the device;
- blocking purchases;
- preventing viewing of non-child videos;
- blocking the entrance to social networks;
- re-locking the device after rebooting;
- prevention of deletion installed programs on the device;
- protection of contacts and settings from reset and deletion;
- protection of personal data from prying eyes;
Additional functions:
- the ability to create several profiles, for example, for each child separately or for each application;
- countdown, the child will be able to see how much time he has left for the game;
- for each individual profile, you can set your own wallpaper;
- Instant Unlock will enable parents to receive incoming calls while blocking.
Disadvantages:
- There is no translation into Russian.
- The program has been specially designed to meet all the wishes of the parents. Kids Zone has no unnecessary functions, all efforts are aimed at establishing locks for unnecessary entertainment.
- The software works well on all devices, the main thing is that they work on the basis of Android.
- There is nothing difficult in managing the application, it is specially designed so that it is easy to cope with it. You will be able to control the devices of not only young children, but also teenagers.
When choosing a parental control program, be sure to familiarize yourself with its capabilities. Also consider the age of the child.
To understand what exactly you want to block access to, review the history of site visits, and you will immediately understand what needs to be blocked.
Every parent who at least once gave his child a tablet was faced with a situation when the child got to unnecessary sites, deleted important documents or photos. You can get rid of such fear and the problem as a whole with the help of differentiation of user rights, or the children's mode.
Modern tablets on Windows and Android OS (starting from version 4.3) are equipped with a special setting that allows you to differentiate access rights to data. That is, the tablet owner can create individual user, allow him to use some programs, as well as restrict him from visiting sites.
The division into custom groups allows you to partially restrict the actions of the child, as well as protect certain groups of files without additional software which is a really handy feature.
Switching between users is done using a special icon located in the quick access window (it pops up when you slide down on the main screen), and the process itself takes a few seconds.
To create a user, you need to go to the settings, enter the item "device" - "users", create a new user and configure according to your requirements.
Samsung Kids Mode
Some popular manufacturers, and among them Samsung, initially built a special mode in their top-end tablets, which is called "Children". To enable it, just touch the corresponding icon, and the program will automatically load the necessary settings.
As a result, the child will not receive a standard tablet with a monotonous interface, but a truly childish, bright device, with funny images and tips. At the same time, parents or tablet owners can safely change the settings so that the child has access only, for example, to entertainment content or certain websites directly from the home screen.
To disable this mode, you will need to enter a four-digit PIN, which only the parent should know, otherwise there is a possibility that the child will still bypass the restrictions.
The modern digital world is completely clogged with a wide variety of garbage. Even if you think that your child will never purposefully visit an adult site, regular pop-up ads can throw it anywhere. That is why manufacturers are thinking about introducing children's modes into their devices and differentiating rights for users.
Many parents often have situations when children ask to give them your smartphone to play games or watch videos, most of course give it, because it is easier for the child to give than to explain why "no". In this connection, then problems begin, calls from people who assure that you called them, meaningless SMS sent according to the law of meanness, to the most important people, for example: to the authorities. Then you have to make excuses that it is not you who are drunk, but the child is indulging. In general, there are a lot of options for messing with your phone, so why do you need these problems?
V shell MIUI for such parents there is useful function, called "Children's Mode". To enable it, you need to go to the settings.
2. Click on the line "Advanced"
4. If you did not specify a pattern for the private zone, the system will ask you to create it. You can login with your fingerprint.
5. We select applications that will be available for the child.
A blank desktop will open, with only those applications that you allowed in the previous step. The child will not have access to the notification shade and other system parameters... To exit the mode, you need to press the "Exit" button in the lower area of the desktop, after entering the secret key or leaning your finger against the sensor, the child mode will close.
