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Blocking Snapchat

  • 06-02-2017 8:09pm
    #1
    hadepsx
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,510 ✭✭✭


    Hi all. What's the best app or way to block Snapchat on my daughter's android phone. She is 14 but very gullible, easily lead and immature for her age.ive had concerning issues with her use of Snapchat and need to block it until she has a bit more cop on. I've tried a few apps like app block and kids place.but once installed they still let me use the Snapchat app or are easily uninstalled. So kinda pointless.


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  • #2
    StripedBoxers
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,112 ✭✭✭StripedBoxers


    Is taking the smartphone off her and giving her a non smartphone an option?


  • #3
    hadepsx
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,510 ✭✭✭hadepsx


    Ive thought about giving her a basic phone as punishment. God knows kids nowadays can't survive with their pouty lip pictures.We sat her down and tried to explain the bad side of Snapchat, that once a picture is sent it can be screenshot and sent around. In regards to keeping her smartphone she is mad into her musically, and likes to use other apps to keep in contact with her friends via the wi-fi. In turn saving me a fortune on credit. If I can just do something about Snapchat I'll be happy.


  • #4
    Del2005
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,040 ✭✭✭✭Del2005


    Set parental control to maximum on the play store and don't install snapchat.


  • #5
    echo beach
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,252 ✭✭✭echo beach


    Even if you can stop her using it on her phone, and that is a big if, then she will still be able to use it on other people's devices.
    Is there any way you can reach a compromise? Unless she agrees with this ban she will be looking for ways around it.


  • #6
    sKeith
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,404 ✭✭✭✭sKeith


    how about applock https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.domobile.applock


    dont think it costs anything, so wont harm you to try it.


    you could possibly try lock snapchat and play store.


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  • #7
    chewed
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,415 ✭✭✭chewed


    Is she using your wifi to access SnapChat or does she have her own data allowance on her phone? This is the main issue with teens these days! They have their own phone with their own monthly allowance and can basically access what they want, when they want.

    I would say you should just block her from your router or turn the router off when you don't want her on it.


  • #8
    angeldaisy
    Moderators, Education Moderators Posts: 2,283 Mod ✭✭✭✭angeldaisy


    I use screentime. The basic setup is free but premium costs.
    I use it to monitor my sons usage and you can block whichever apps you want to.


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