I want to use an old Android phone (like a Redmi Note 4 or 5) for my younger brother, who's 11 years old. My goal is to keep it super basic so he can only do certain things: 1. Track his location, 2. Make phone calls and send messages, 3. Use Maps, and 4. Access ChatGPT. I want to make sure there's nothing else he can do on the phone, including accessing settings, using Google search, or installing any apps. How can I achieve that?
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Using Google Family Link is a great option! It allows you to block all apps and websites except the ones you want him to have access to. Just keep in mind, while he won't be able to install or change apps, he'll still have access to some settings like volume and brightness.
Just a heads up, it's 'Android' not 'andriod.' But I get your concern about limiting access! Family Link could be a perfect fit to restrict usage.
Check if the phone has parental controls. A factory reset can clear everything, so it starts fresh. You might want to set a password for the Google Play Store to prevent downloads. For location tracking, you can use Google’s Find My Device feature, which works well with the same account across both devices.
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