Why this matters:How to recognise this workaround on your side, and what closes it on your side — without telling you how to do the workaround.
Detection
“Developer options” enabled in Android settings; USB debugging active.
Fix (technical)
Google Family Link automatically blocks Developer Options on supervised child accounts7. Verify that (siehe ui_strings_ref).
Fix (relational)
Frame technical guidelines around ethical computer usage and personal responsibility.
Residual risk
If child gains access to host PC with pre-authorized ADB keys, background package modification can occur.
Sources
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google-family-screentime-en
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google-family-removeaccount-en
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- 2026-08-16
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