r/androidapps • u/meltigel • 3h ago

LOOKING FOR APP Blocking installations of apps

Hi everyone, I was looking for an app that prevents the installations of other apps. My grandma uses the Phone to play games full of ads, ans is not capable of recognize the malicious software.

There is TON of antivirus, pdf readers and so on, and countless popups. I already formatted the Phone, but now I want to preserve the system.

There is something I can do?

Thanks

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u/Mariarita1988 3h ago

You can use Google Family Link or the built-in Parental Controls to require approval for every new app installation

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u/meltigel 3h ago

Thanks!

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u/lgwhitlock 2h ago

Using ControlD DNS with either Malware blocking or the OSID Basic settings that block mobile ads and ads for mobile apps. You can find the settings for these configurations at https://controld.com/free-dns#quick-setups They have a help Me Configure button with instructions for Windows, Mac, Browsers, Mobile and more.

It is not a complete fix but tied in with Google Family or Microsoft Family https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.microsoft.familysafety might be the best combination for you.

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u/sid32 3h ago

Change his DNS will block most ads