System settings on Samsung devices with Android 10+

One UI blocks overlays on Settings unless Developer options allow them. Prefer that over reinstalling.
Written by Denis
Updated 1 week ago

On some Samsungs, our Settings block overlay does not draw. Kids get into Settings and disable us.

Preferred fix

  1. Enable Developer options (tap Build number seven times).
  2. Developer options → Allow screen overlays on Settings → On.

Also follow Samsung battery steps.

If that toggle does not exist

You can skip the overlay permission during child setup: tap Enable, open Settings, change nothing, go Back — a Skip control appears. Use it so we run without overlaying Settings. That is weaker (kids can open Settings). Device Owner is the stronger answer.

Do not uninstall as the first step.

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