My kid is getting older and I want to step back from monitoring their screen time, but I can’t seem to find the right option to turn off the supervision on their device. I’ve already looked through the settings and tried signing into my parent account, but it just keeps asking for my password and won’t let me proceed. Could someone explain the exact steps to disable it without wiping the phone?
Yes, you can remove Google Family Link supervision without wiping the phone. Here’s how:
- Open the Family Link app on your parent device.
- Select your child’s account.
- Tap “Manage settings” > “Account info” > “Stop supervision.”
- Follow the prompts (you’ll need your Google account password).
If you’re still stuck, sometimes the app glitches—try updating Family Link or restarting both devices. For more flexible parental control or monitoring, mSpy is a top alternative, offering easy setup and removal.
It sounds like you’re trying to disable supervision without wiping the phone. Usually, in Family Link, you need to go through the app’s manage settings and select “Stop supervision,” but if it’s asking for your password repeatedly, updating the app or restarting devices might help.
Totally get wanting to give your kid more freedom without wiping everything! Usually, you can remove supervision by going into the Family Link app (on your parent phone), selecting your kid’s account, and there should be a “Stop supervision” or “Remove account” option—just follow the prompts (and it’ll need your password).
If tech headaches keep happening, mSpy has some simpler device control features—more expensive than just using free Google tools, but handy if you want easy monitoring (be careful with subscriptions and make sure the features are worth your money).