• Protect an Android device with Safe Surfer

  It’s easy with Safe Surfer to block harmful online content on an Android device. On your first protection installation, it will take around 30 minutes for the full installation, or 45 minutes for the entire guide. | We demonstrate the installation process on a Samsung device (running Android 14, released in 2023), although the steps will be very similar if you are installing on a different kind of device. Step 1: Visit the Safe Surfer dashboard | If you were directed to this guide from theFeatured

• How to set parental controls inside the Google Play Store app

  Play Store parental controls help hide Play Store content listings that contain sexually suggestive content. | If you are aware of any apps that have already been installed (that is, any apps classified above the age rating you want available), they will not be removed by changing the Play Store parental control settings. If this is an issue, you can simply uninstall the applicable apps, and they will then be unavailable for download once you have finished this guide. Apps that remain on the dePopular

• How can I hide the Safe Surfer permanent notification and VPN key icons on the Android status bar?

  Google requires the Safe Surfer app to have a permanent notification enabled by default on the notification bar at the top of the screen. As part of the Safe Surfer connection, Android also shows a VPN connection icon. If you wish, you can hide these icons. Step 1: Hide the Safe Surfer permanent notification icon | If this is a Samsung device running One UI 6.1 or newer (you can find this information in the Settings app > About phone/tablet > Software information > One UI version), you willPopular

• Protect a Xiaomi Android device with Safe Surfer

  Due to how Xiaomi have designed their Android devices, you will need to go through an extra step to get the Prevent uninstallation features working correctly. Depending on your phone model, these steps could look a little different. Fix Xiaomi settings for Safe Surfer | Xiaomi devices run either MIUI, HyperOS, or Android Go (for some budget devices). These steps apply only for MIUI or HyperOS devices, and might look different depending on your device model. During this step, if you have alrSome readers

• Prevent Uninstall for Oppo/OnePlus Devices

  Oppo and OnePlus devices run ColorOS, which is their Android experience. Due to how ColorOS has been designed, you'll need to go through a few extra steps to make sure that ColorOS doesn't interfere with Safe Surfer. | We show these steps on an Oppo device (running Android 14, released in 2023), although the steps will be very similar if you are performing this on a different kind of device. If you have already finished all Prevent uninstallation steps inside the Safe Surfer app, the app mightFew readers

• How does the Nudity detection feature work on Safe Surfer for Android?

  Safe Surfer for Android supports a feature called Nudity detection. When enabled, the Safe Surfer app will monitor the contents of the screen to ascertain as to whether inappropriate content is being viewed. If something is detected, information regarding the detection is securely sent to your Safe Surfer account. You can see any detections by clicking this link. | You can enable this feature by opening the Safe Surfer app on the device, scrolling down toFew readers

• Why does Safe Surfer on Samsung Android devices say that Auto Blocker is on and device admin apps can't be activated?

  The Safe Surfer for Android app uses a special Android feature called Device admin when you turn on the Prevent uninstallation features. The Device admin feature lets us stop the Safe Surfer app from being uninstalled on the Home and Apps screens, along with instructing the device to not affect the Safe Surfer app with any force stop or power saving features (as per Google's design). On Samsung devices running One UI 6.1 or newer, you might see a notification during the Prevent uninstallation sFew readers

• How can I hide an Android app on the Home and App screens without blocking it?

  As a parent/caregiver, in certain situations you might like to hide various Android apps without uninstalling them. This can be useful to reduce the use of apps while still having them functional if needed. Each app will still be functional—this just hides them from being listed on the Home and Apps screens. | We demonstrate hiding apps on a Samsung phone running Android 14 (released in 2023). These steps should look similar for other device manufacturers. Hide an Android app Open the SettiFew readers

• Prevent uninstall for TCL devices

  Due to how TCL have designed their Android devices, you will need to go through an extra step to get the Prevent uninstallation features working correctly. Depending on your phone model, these steps could look a little different. Fix TCL settings for Safe Surfer Open the Smart Manager app. | If you've already installed the Prevent uninstallation features, the Safe Surfer app might block the Smart Manager app. Enter your PIN on the Safe Surfer PIN screen that appears, then attempt to open thFew readers

• How can I enable Private DNS mode in Safe Surfer for Android?

  By default, Safe Surfer for Android uses a VPN-based protection connection. If you would prefer to use Private DNS instead (for example, if you need the device's VPN available, or an app on the device requires the device's VPN feature to be inactivate), you can use Private DNS mode instead. | If you have a device that is not manufactured by Google, Samsung, ASUS, or similar, and you see a blue button inside the Safe Surfer app offering to install permanent mode, you can find out how to do thisFew readers

• How does the Social media monitoring feature work on Safe Surfer for Android?

  Safe Surfer for Android supports a feature called Social media monitoring. When enabled, the Safe Surfer app will monitor texts and social media messages received into the device's notification centre. If something is detected, information regarding the detection is securely sent to your Safe Surfer account. You can see any detections by clicking this link. | You can enable this feature by opening the Safe Surfer app on the device, scrolling down toFew readers

• How to hide Safe Surfer for Android on the Home and Apps screens

  As a parent/caregiver, in certain situations you might like to hide the Safe Surfer for Android app on the Home and Apps screens. The Safe Surfer app will still be fully installed and operational on the device—this just hides the app from being listed on the Home and Apps screens. | We demonstrate hiding the Safe Surfer for Android app on a Samsung phone running Android 14 (released in 2023). These steps should look similar for other device manufacturers. Hide the Safe Surfer app Open the SFew readers

• How to enable the Data saver feature for Android

  By default, Safe Surfer attempts to send any potential content detections immediately (through the Text and social media monitoring feature, along with the Nudity detection feature), even over mobile data if it is available to be used. If the device user has a mobile plan with a small amount of data available, or if you want to avoid consuming data unnecessarily, you can turn on the Data saver feature, which will delay sending detections for up to a day (to give the device a chance to connect toFew readers

• How can I install permanent mode in Safe Surfer for Android?

  Some Android devices might interfere with the normal VPN-based protection connection that Safe Surfer uses for filtering. If you see a blue button on the protection menu regarding permanent mode, we strongly recommend using this. | If you have a device manufactured by Google, Samsung, ASUS, or similar, and you would like to use Private DNS instead of the standard VPN-based connection, you can find out how to do so by [clicking this link](https://helpdesk.safesurfer.io/en-nz/article/how-can-i-enFew readers

• Reset my Safe Surfer app PIN on Android

  This article will show you how to reset the PIN for the Safe Surfer Android app. Reset the Safe Surfer app PIN Open the Safe Surfer app, then tap the Reset option on the PIN screen. Enter the password for the Safe Surfer account used to install protection, then tap the Log in button. ||| If you've updated your account email address since Safe Surfer was installed, ySome readers

• Enable features in Incognito mode

  By default, the Chrome and Firefox web browser apps don't allow the nudity detection/social media monitoring feature to monitor the screen when in Incognito (or private browsing) mode. The nudity detection feature is designed to notify if inappropriate content is detected in social media apps, although this feature can be used with any app, including browsers. No matter what browser you use, the normal protection experience will still work in Incognito (or private browsing) mode, even if you donPopular

• How to block porn on Android

  It’s easy with Safe Surfer to block harmful online content on an Android device. On your first protection installation, it will take around 30 minutes for the full installation, or 45 minutes for the entire guide. | We demonstrate the installation process on a Samsung device (running Android 14, released in 2023), although the steps will be very similar if you are installing on a different kind of device. Step 1: Visit the Safe Surfer dashboard | If you were directed to this guide from thePopular

• How to install parental controls for Android

  It’s easy with Safe Surfer to block harmful online content on an Android device. On your first protection installation, it will take around 30 minutes for the full installation, or 45 minutes for the entire guide. Step 1: Visit the Safe Surfer dashboard | We demonstrate the installation process on a Samsung device (running Android 14, released in 2023), although the steps will be very similar if you are installing on a different kind of device. This guide is designed for customers who alreadFew readers

• How to uninstall Safe Surfer for Android

  This guide will show you how to uninstall the Safe Surfer for Android app, along with any protection installation remaining on the device. | We demonstrate uninstallation on a Samsung device (running Android 14, released in 2023), although the steps will be very similar if you are uninstalling on a different kind of device. Step 1: Uninstall the Safe Surfer app Open the Settings app, then tap the Apps menu. ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/f8920d476a21b000/safesurfer-aFew readers