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How Do I Stop Android from Installing New Apps?

James H. Sterling • • 4 min read
How Do I Stop Android from Installing New Apps?
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How do I stop my child from installing apps on Android?

How to Block a Specific App From Being Downloaded?

  1. Open the Google Play Store.
  2. In the top-left corner of the screen, tap on the three horizontal lines.
  3. Now, go to Settings.
  4. Tap Parental controls.
  5. Toggle Parental controls on.
  6. Create a PIN and tap OK.
  7. Confirm your PIN and tap OK.
  8. Tap Apps & games.

Can you block an app from being installed?

To block app installations on Android devices, admin can navigate to Android Profile -> Restrictions -> Applications -> Users can install unapproved apps.

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James H. Sterling

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.