How to Prevent In-App Purchases on Samsung Galaxy (For Kids)

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Children can quickly rack up unexpected charges through in-app purchases in games and apps. Here's how to prevent this on Samsung Galaxy through both Google Play and Galaxy Store.

Method 1: Require Authentication for Google Play Purchases

This is the most effective prevention — every purchase requires fingerprint or PIN verification:

1. Open Google Play Store.
2. Tap your profile icon (top right) > Settings.
3. Tap Authentication > Require authentication for purchases.
4. Select: For all purchases through Google Play on this device.
5. Authenticate to confirm.

Now every purchase — including in-app purchases — requires biometric or PIN verification that your child doesn't know.

Method 2: Set Spending Limits on Google Play (Family Library)

If your child has their own Google Account linked to yours via Family Link:

1. Open Google Family Link on parent's device.
2. Select child > Controls > Google Play > Spending.
3. Enable Purchase approvals — all purchases require parent approval.
4. Set a monthly spending limit if you want to allow limited purchases.

Method 3: Disable In-App Purchases via Galaxy Store

For apps installed from Samsung's Galaxy Store:

1. Open Galaxy Store app.
2. Tap the menu (≡) > Settings.
3. Tap Require password for purchases > enable.
4. Set to require Samsung Account password or biometric for every purchase.

Method 4: Remove Payment Method

The most foolproof option:

1. Google Play: Profile icon > Payments and subscriptions > Payment methods > Remove all payment methods.
2. Without a payment method, no purchases can be completed.

Note: This also prevents you from making purchases yourself. Best used on a device dedicated to the child.

Method 5: Enable Parental Controls in Google Play

1. Google Play Store > Profile icon > Settings > Family > Parental controls.
2. Toggle Parental controls ON and create a PIN.
3. Set content restrictions by category (apps, games, movies, books).
4. Set Apps & Games to the appropriate age rating (rated G, PG, etc.).

What About In-App Ads Leading to Purchases?

• Many games show ads that lead to the Play Store. Enabling purchase authentication catches these.
• For ad-free experience: prefer Samsung Kids Mode (no ads or unapproved purchases).
• Use Kids-Safe YouTube: YouTube Kids app prevents ad-driven store redirects.

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