I'm looking for a way to disable incognito browsing on my son's Google and Chrome apps on his Android phone. I don't want to use any monitoring software, but I want him to understand that I can see what he's viewing and that he won't be able to delete it. He's 14 years old, and I'm just trying to be proactive about his online safety.
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A good workaround is to let your son know that you can track his browsing activity through your Wi-Fi router. Just make sure to explain it to him, so he understands the importance of being responsible online.
Even when not in incognito mode, your son can delete his browsing history. You might want to consider using some parental control software to help monitor his activities more effectively.
Unfortunately, you can't remove incognito mode since it's a built-in feature. However, if you're managing your son's Google account as a parent, you can use Google's family features to monitor his activity without needing third-party apps. That way, you can still keep an eye on his browsing without being too intrusive.
It's really surprising that Google hasn't added a way to block this feature yet!
But what about when he's at his dad's house or at a friend's place?