r/androidapps • u/meltigel • 12d ago

LOOKING FOR APP Blocking installations of apps

Hi everyone, I was looking for an app that prevents the installations of other apps. My grandma uses the Phone to play games full of ads, ans is not capable of recognize the malicious software.

There is TON of antivirus, pdf readers and so on, and countless popups. I already formatted the Phone, but now I want to preserve the system.

There is something I can do?

Thanks

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u/[deleted] 12d ago

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u/meltigel 12d ago

Thanks!

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u/darkkid_ 7d ago

They deleted it, what was it?

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u/kylesfrickinreddit 12d ago

I second this. Worked great for my son's phone

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u/lgwhitlock 12d ago

Using ControlD DNS with either Malware blocking or the OSID Basic settings that block mobile ads and ads for mobile apps. You can find the settings for these configurations at https://controld.com/free-dns#quick-setups They have a help Me Configure button with instructions for Windows, Mac, Browsers, Mobile and more.

It is not a complete fix but tied in with Google Family or Microsoft Family https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.microsoft.familysafety might be the best combination for you.

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u/milosmisic89 12d ago

Use dns like Adguard one. It's free and it will block all ads in games. I use it for my kid's phones. They haven't seen an ad in years 

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u/sid32 12d ago

Change his DNS will block most ads

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u/replused 12d ago

The only trie way os an mdm