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Family Link

Tools Google LLC ⭐ 4.53 100,000,000+

Guide kids with parental tools in Family Link.

Version flh.release.1.82.0.N.542013973 4.3 MB

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Permissions Explained 8 permissions requested View details

This app requests 8 permissions. The table below explains what each permission may allow and what users should review before installing.

Status Permission What it means Why it may be used User safety note
ℹ️ Review Keep device awake android.permission.WAKE_LOCK Allows the app to prevent the device from sleeping while a task is running. Used for media playback, downloads, navigation, alarms, calls, or long-running background tasks. Review battery usage if the app keeps the device awake too often.
ℹ️ Review Get Accounts android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Manage Accounts android.permission.MANAGE_ACCOUNTS This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
Common View network status android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE Allows the app to check whether the device is connected to Wi-Fi, mobile data, or another network. Often used to avoid loading content when offline or to adjust loading based on connection quality. Generally low risk by itself.
Common Internet access android.permission.INTERNET Allows the app to open network connections and communicate with online services. Commonly used for streaming, syncing, login, ads, analytics, downloads, cloud features, and app updates. Common permission. Review the app’s behavior if it does not appear to need online access.
ℹ️ Review Providers Gsf Permission Read Gservices com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Get Package Size android.permission.GET_PACKAGE_SIZE This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Apps Kids Familylinkhelper Dynamic Receiver Not Exported Permission com.google.android.apps.kids.familylinkhelper.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.

About Family Link

Guide kids with parental tools in Family Link.

What Family Link Is Used For

Family Link appears to be a companion app for Google’s parental tools, based on the title and short description. It is commonly used by parents or guardians who want to help manage a child’s Android device and Google account from a phone. As a Tools app, it likely fits into everyday device oversight rather than entertainment or content browsing.

Based on the metadata and permissions, the app may need account access and network connectivity to support supervision features tied to Google services. The presence of permissions related to accounts, internet access, and package size suggests it may help with account-linked settings and device-related management tasks. In practice, people may use it to set up or adjust family-oriented controls, review device-related information, and manage child account activity through the Family Link experience.

Common uses

  • Set up or manage parental controls for a child’s Android device
  • Link a child’s Google account to family supervision tools
  • Review account-related settings from a parent’s phone
  • Support device oversight through Google account integration
  • Work with network access for synced family management features
  • Fit for parents or guardians who need mobile-based control
Best for:
parents guardians family device management phone app account supervision

App Details

Package:
com.google.android.apps.kids.familylinkhelper
Category:
Tools
Developer:
Google LLC
Version:
flh.release.1.82.0.N.542013973
Contains Ads:
No
In-App Purchases:
No

Official Listing

  • Package name: com.google.android.apps.kids.familylinkhelper

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