Samsung to introduce stricter parental controls in One UI update

Samsung is preparing a significant update to its One UI software, scheduled for 2027, to enhance parental controls on Galaxy phones and tablets. The new features will allow parents or guardians to restrict access to both pre-installed and downloaded applications.

Under this system, restricted apps will appear with greyed-out icons and remain inaccessible until an adult provides authorization. Parents can manage these permissions directly from their own Galaxy devices. To utilize these features, Samsung recommends setting up a family group prior to the update. For children aged 13 and older, parents can invite them to a Samsung family group, while children under 13 will require a dedicated Samsung Child Account.

While Samsung is introducing its own system, it can function alongside Google Family Link. If an application is restricted by either service, it will require the corresponding authorization to be used.