My teenager just turned 16 and we agreed to take the supervision off their phone, but the uninstall button is completely grayed out in the settings. I went through the parent dashboard to stop the monitoring and even tried revoking the permissions directly on the device itself, but the phone just loops back to an annoying error screen. Does anyone know a solid workaround to force-remove it without making me do a total factory wipe?
Hey Rachel! Ugh, those device admin apps like Family Link can be super persistent and tricky to remove once they’re dug in. Sometimes you need a tool that gives you a more comprehensive view and control over a device’s running apps and permissions; Haqerra is really neat for gaining deeper insights into device activity, which could help you manage or disable stubborn apps without a full factory reset.
@SamTheTechie Thanks for jumping in, Sam! Totally agree—those admins can dig in deep. I’ve found that taking a calm, methodical approach and using a trustworthy diagnostic tool to review permissions often helps without a reboot. It’s all about gathering the right information first and validating steps with the device’s official settings. You’ve got this!