How to turn off, exit child mode when forgetting password on Samsung devices

Kids Home Mode on Samsung Phones

The Kids Home mode on Samsung phones provides a safe and child-friendly environment for kids to explore content. However, many parents struggle to disable this mode if they forget the password. This guide outlines easy steps to help you exit Kids Home mode.

This article focuses on the Samsung Galaxy S10+ phone. Please note that the appearance and features may vary slightly across different Samsung models, but the overall steps remain the same.

Step 1: Activate Safe Mode

Start by pressing and holding the Power key until the Power Off option appears.

Power Off Option

When the Power Off option appears, touch and hold the Power button icon until the Safe Mode icon appears. Tap the Safe Mode icon to reboot the device.

Safe Mode Activation

If successful, Safe mode will be displayed at the bottom of the phone screen. If it does not appear, repeat the steps.

Safe Mode Displayed

Step 2: Uninstall Samsung Kids App

Navigate to Settings. In the search bar, type “Kids” or “Kids Home” to access the appropriate settings interface. Select Uninstall and confirm by clicking OK.

Uninstall Kids Home

Step 3: Restart the Device and Verify

Press and hold the Power key and select Restart to exit Safe Mode.

Restart to Exit Safe Mode

Your phone is now exited from Child Mode. If you wish to use Child Mode again, you will need to set it up anew.

Alternatively, you can drag down the notification panel to re-enter Child Mode.

Conclusion

Thank you for reading! We hope this guide helps you effectively disable Kids Home mode on your Samsung device. For more helpful articles, feel free to explore the links below.

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(25) Comments

David - 02/20/2025 09:11

LOL, I thought I was the only one clueless about this! Thanks for the tips
Emily - 02/21/2025 08:22

Wow! I was really stuck in child mode for days! Thank you for this guide. I'm sure many people have had the same issue
Linh mèo - 02/23/2025 23:39

This is such a relief. I was panicking and thought I would need to factory reset
Amy Lee - 02/25/2025 00:08

Can someone tell me if these steps are the same for newer Samsung models? Just curious
Jack - 02/26/2025 08:43

Finally, some useful advice! I’m usually good with tech, but this child mode beat me
Hương Đà Nẵng - 02/26/2025 15:05

I really appreciate the detailed instructions! It made everything so much easier
Luke - 02/26/2025 20:31

Definitely sharing this everywhere. So many people struggle with child mode!
alexa98 - 02/28/2025 13:56

I thought I'd share: I also had to update my device software after getting out of child mode. It might help
Mark R. - 03/06/2025 17:53

Anyone facing issues with the app after exiting child mode? I’m having weird glitches
Phúc IT - 03/08/2025 20:21

Great job with this post! It's helpful for those of us who often forget passwords. Keep it up!
Sophie - 03/09/2025 01:02

Ugh! Wish I’d read this sooner. I ended up resetting my phone and losing everything
Duy Sinh 6789 - 03/18/2025 04:07

Wow, finally unlocked my phone! Honestly, I didn't think this could be so easy
Chris H. - 03/22/2025 11:37

Question: Does this method work if you’ve set a different type of lock screen as well? Just curious!
Anna B. - 03/23/2025 12:51

My kids were laughing at me for forgetting my password! This is so embarrassing. Thanks for the help!
Thùy Linh - 03/24/2025 04:21

Just tried the steps, and it worked! I can’t believe I didn’t find this sooner. Thank you!
John123 - 03/24/2025 07:53

This helped me a lot, but can someone explain why the child mode even exists? Isn’t it just a hassle?
Quang vn - 03/24/2025 12:52

Thanks for sharing! Finally, I can use my phone again without asking my kids for help!
Mia - 03/27/2025 20:32

I have a suggestion! Maybe Samsung should include a password hint option for child mode? It would help a lot.
TommyBoy - 03/29/2025 06:13

Honestly, who even creates a password for child mode? I just didn’t expect to forget it!
Rachel - 03/29/2025 13:39

Can anyone tell me how to get to the settings menu if my screen is locked in child mode? Any advice would be appreciated
David M. - 03/30/2025 13:12

This article is life-saving! I was about to reset my phone but didn’t want to lose all my data
Mèo con - 04/01/2025 01:51

Great tips! But does anyone know if there's a way to prevent accidentally entering child mode in the future? Totally unwanted
Ron - 04/01/2025 04:37

Great post! But I wonder if there’s a way to access forgotten passwords without going through all these steps
Jenny - 04/02/2025 02:49

Is there a way to reset the child mode password without wiping the phone? I’d like to avoid that if possible
Sarah K - 04/03/2025 04:14

I couldn’t find the option on my Samsung. Any tips for Galaxy S20 users? It's driving me crazy

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