Restricted Android Tablet?

[HubbyOfSeriousInjury]

I have previously configured an Amazon Fire Tablet for my wife to have Google services but things like email removed along with Amazon shopping, eBay etc.

I set it up so she had access to Photos, BBC Sounds, YT Music and Amazon Prime Video but no opportunity to accidentally buy anything or send any random messages.

When I visited her today it seems to have done some sort of reset and gone back to a stock Amazon tablet unlinked to an Amazon account.

It was always a bit klunky and it was a real pain to set up so I'd like to get something else if I can so...

Has anyone set up an Android tablet for someone with cognitive issues that only has a limited set of apps available? When I've googled it I can find loads of stuff about parental controls, setting time limits etc but that's not really what I'm looking for.

[JontyB]

May I suggest an Apple IPad , Try CEX either online or your local shop.You can get something pretty decent & you get warranty with it

[philbou]

Hi buddy

How are things going

I got my wife a contract Ipad for 2 years

Slt set everything up for her and they had remote access

I just renewed it and now just use data it £11 a month

Think you need to set yourself up as an administrator then go from there not sure on an kindle though

Keep strong

Best wishes to you both

[HubbyOfSeriousInjury]

Thanks both. I'm trying to avoid an iPad, only because we've both always been Android users. If it's do-able with Android it will be easier for me to set up and more familiar for her to use.

[Dvorak]

Have you been in touch with Abilitynet? They offer advice and training and have sent me handouts for a few things ( for an ipad but I am sure they will do android too) i also had a good phone conversation with them about remote access. Worth a try mcmw.abilitynet.org.uk/

[HubbyOfSeriousInjury in reply to Dvorak]

I've never heard of them so thanks!

[HubbyOfSeriousInjury]

The tablet arrived today and it was easier than I thought it was going to be. If anyone is trying to do the same thing in future and finds this in search results...

Basically I've:

> Set it up from scratch but declined the offer to reinstate all her apps from her other device apart from the few that I wanted.

> Deleted as many of the standard unwanted apps as I can

> Installed an app called App Lock (which has its own unlock code)

> Used App Lock to lock the unwanted but unremovable apps.

This works out quite well as it means I will be able to use the apps, settings, Play Store etc if I need to to maintain it for her.

[Kentcarer in reply to HubbyOfSeriousInjury]

That’s really useful . Thankyou for researching this.