So, I asked my dad to remove the Family Link account because I'm 17, but now my phone seems factory reset and everything I had is gone. I only have my Google account left, and it's super frustrating. I've been complaining about this for years, and we finally decided to delete it, but now I'm stuck without my apps and data. What can I do?
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That really sucks! Unfortunately, when you unlink a Family Link account, it can lead to data loss, especially if your account was originally set up as a minor's account. You and your dad might not have realized the potential consequences of unlinking it. I recommend having your dad reach out to Google Support at their family support email. Provide as much detail as possible about the situation to see if they can help recover any of your lost data. Good luck!
You could try reinstalling your apps if you still have your Google account. Just keep in mind that any photos or downloads might be permanently lost unless you had backups elsewhere. It's always a good idea to back up things like photos and documents just in case something like this happens.
Yeah, I wish I had thought about that! Now I'm worried about all the memories I lost.
Just a quick note: you said 'factory ressetted'—it's actually 'factory reset'! Don't worry too much about that, but yeah, this situation is tough and I hope you get it sorted out.
Totally agree! It might seem like a long shot, but it's worth trying to get in touch with them. Hopefully, they can help out in some way.