Direct factory reset is often blocked on supervised devices. In this video, I'll show you the OFFICIAL and SAFEST way to remove a child's Google Account and fully wipe a supervised Android device using the Google Family Link app on the parent's device. This is crucial if you're selling, trading in, or passing on the phone. My specific case?. Introduction: Resetting an Android phone can be very tricky when Family Link is active, as I discovered when attempting to perform a factory data reset on my son's phone. Despite uninstalling the F.
Remove the child's account from the device On the device, remove your child's account from the device. See instructions here. Remove the 'Family Link parental controls' app Now that the device isn't managed by Family Link, you can remove this app. Factory-reset Your Android device can now be reset to its factory settings.. We recommend you reset the device to factory settings to ensure all app data is removed from the device after you remove your child's account. Learn how to factory reset your Android device.