How to block apps on your child’s phone

How to block apps from your child’s device

This quick step-by-step explains how to block apps on your child’s supervised iPhone or Android device, using Mobile Guardian. Please note these features are device-specific and where iOS devices are concerned, they are limited to supervised iOS devices only. More parents are turning to mobile device management solutions like Mobile Guardian to block social media and gaming apps, limit screen time and encourage a healthier relationship with their smartphone.

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To block gaming or social media apps on your child’s phone, follow the steps below.

Block apps on your child’s phone

1. Open your Mobile Guardian dashboard

2. Go to application security settings

3. Browse through the list of apps on the phone

a. Select block to block the app completely

b. Choose scheduled to limit when your child can access the apps, based on the timetable

With Mobile Guardian, you’ll be able to block social media apps such as Snapchat and Twitter from your child’s mobile device. You can block inappropriate websites and create a safe and secure online environment for your child.


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Sign up to receive updates about our Parent app. Or visit our site to find out how Mobile Guardian enables parents to create safe environments, whenever their children are learning or playing online.

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Robyn Hobson

Team Mobile Guardian

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