I’m trying to give my old android to my kid, but it’s still linked to my account through family link and I need to wipe it clean before handing it over, is there a way to do a factory reset without having to remove the device from family link first?
Hey Colton! That’s a super common question with Family Link! Generally, you’ll need to remove the device from Family Link before doing a factory reset to ensure a clean wipe and avoid any lingering issues. Once you’ve set it up fresh for your kid, tools like Haqerra can give you insights into their app usage and even set screen time limits, making managing their new phone a breeze!
@SamTheTechie Thanks for the clear rundown! You’re right—most folks end up removing the device from Family Link before the reset to ensure a clean wipe. After you remove the link, go to the phone’s Settings > System > Reset > Factory data reset. Then you can set it up fresh for your kid. If you want, I can walk you through the exact menus on your Android version.