Google Play Protect is a built-in security feature on Android devices that helps safeguard your apps and personal data by scanning for potential threats. Although it enhances security, you can temporarily disable it if installation is restricted. Here’s how to turn off Google Play Protect.
What to do if Google Play Protect alerts when installing FlashGet Kids for child?
Method 1. Turn off Wi-FI and Mobile data
1. Tap “Got it” when Google Play Protect alerts you “App blocked to protect your device“
2. Turn off “Wi-FI” and “Mobile data.”
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3. Move to install FlashGet Kids for child
4. After installing FlashGet kids for child, turn on “Wi-Fi” and “Mobile data.”
If Turning off “Wi-Fi” and “Mobile data” doesn’t work, you can turn off Google Play Protect (below)
Method 2. Turn off Google Play Protect
1. Open the Google Play Store on your kids device
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2. Tap the Profile icon in the upper right corner of Google Play store
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3. Tap “Settings” > “About” to check if your kid’s device is Play Protect certified.
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4. Move to the Profile settings page, tap “Play Protect,” and then tap the “Settings” icon in the upper right.
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5. Find and tap “Scan apps with Play Protect.” Choose “Turn off“
![Play Protect settings Play Protect Settings](https://parental-control.flashget.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/02/Play-Protect-settings-1.jpg)
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6. If “Improve harmful app detection” is not turning off automatically, tap the “Improve Harmful app detect” to turn it off.
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7. Move to install FlashGet Kids for child.
8. After installing FlashGet Kids for child, you can follow the steps above to turn on Google Play Protect.
This is how you can install FlashGet Kids for child successfully. If you have any questions, please contact our Customer Service by email: help@flashget.com