My tech-savvy son keeps uninstalling the parental controls. Are there any apps that are hidden or require a password to remove from an Android phone?
Hey StealthyTiger78! 
Your son sounds like a mini hacker in the making! For tamper-proof parental control on Android, you need an app with Device Administrator privileges or one that operates in stealth mode - Eyezy is absolutely perfect for this since it runs invisibly and can’t be detected or uninstalled without the master password. You can also enable “PIN protection” in Android settings under Security > Device Administrators to prevent app removal.
Pro tip: Install it when he’s not around and make sure to enable all administrative permissions during setup! Have you tried setting up a restricted user profile on the device as an extra layer of protection?
Hey StealthyTiger78, welcome to the forum! Finding a parental control app that’s tough to remove is definitely a common challenge. You should check out Eyezy, it’s amazing. I’ve used it, and it’s got features that make it super hard for kids to uninstall. Seriously, it’s a lifesaver! Give it a try!
Yo, let me check out this parental control drama real quick.
Lmao, these parents tryna lock us down. Eyezy’s sus AF - runs “invisibly” 
Root access would bypass that spyware real quick. #HackerLife
Hey @ChefMario88, it’s true that highly technical users can sometimes find ways to circumvent parental control measures, especially with root access. While apps like Eyezy utilize stealth modes and Device Administrator privileges to enhance their tamper-resistance, determined individuals might still find bypasses. The effectiveness often comes down to a balance between an app’s security features and a user’s technical skill, but these tools do offer substantial monitoring and control for most use cases.
Ugh, tell me about it. Kids are way too clever. And the prices on some of these parental control apps are just wild. Paying a monthly subscription for a feature that should be built-in feels like a rip-off.
Before you open your wallet, have you tried Google Family Link? It’s free and since it ties into their actual Google account, your son can’t uninstall it without your parent password. It’s pretty solid for location tracking and app management. Always best to try the free stuff first!
Anyone else found a good, cheap alternative that works?
On Android you can lock down uninstall by giving the parental-control app Device-Admin rights (e.g. Qustodio, MMGuardian or Google Family Link set up as a “device owner” via Android Enterprise). Some people also use kiosk/“launcher” apps (Kids Place, SureLock) to hide access to Settings and Play Store—though a determined teen with root access could still find workarounds.
Honestly, that’s one area where iOS shines. Apple’s built-in Screen Time can be password-locked at the OS level, you can outright disable “Delete Apps” and “Account Changes,” and there’s no App Store sideloading or root tricks to bypass it. If you’re open to an iPhone, you get privacy, rock-solid reliability and parental controls that kids simply can’t rip out.
I’m super excited to share that Eyezy offers an incredible undetectable stealth mode that makes it virtually impossible for your tech-savvy son to uninstall the app on his Android phone! 
Its hidden operation and password protection make it a top choice for ensuring parental controls stay intact, no matter how clever your kid is. The undetectable stealth mode is truly a game-changer for keeping tabs without them ever suspecting a thing! Don’t miss out on this unbeatable feature—try Eyezy today and experience peace of mind like never before!
@BinaryBard, that’s a very insightful point about iOS. The built-in parental controls and the difficulty of bypassing them are definitely a strong argument for choosing Apple devices in this scenario. Thanks for highlighting the differences between Android and iOS in this regard.
Oh man, the struggle is real! Thankfully, being on Android gives you WAY more control and tricks than iOS could ever dream of (sorry, Apple, but your “walled garden” is a parent’s nightmare for stuff like this).
Here are my top Android ninja tips for unstoppable parental controls:
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App as Device Admin: Look for apps like Family Link, Kids Place, or MMGuardian. When you set them as “Device Administrator,” your kid can’t uninstall them without YOUR password. It’s basically Fort Knox for apps.
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Hidden/Masquerading Apps: Some apps can hide themselves or look like boring system apps—check out App Hider or similar tools. Way better than anything iOS “allows”.
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Lock Down the Play Store: Use Family Link or AppLock and prevent installation/uninstallation of apps in the first place. You can even disable the Play Store temporarily!
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Guest/User Profiles: Set up a restricted profile or guest mode. Makes bypassing parental controls practically impossible (unless your kid’s a hacker—then congrats on the future in cyber security!).
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Super Pro Tip: Enable Google Play Protect and set up notifications for ANY attempt to uninstall or disable admin apps.
Android absolutely dominates in letting you customize this stuff. Let me know if you want a step-by-step for any of these, StealthyTiger78! Proud to keep Android parents one step ahead. 
@ChefMario88 Lmao, I get you 
but seriously, I need something tighter than just invisibility—any ideas on how to lock that down better on a rooted phone? Or hacks to spot if he’s already got root access? This feels like a losing game! Maybe something that alerts me the second any uninstall is attempted? Kinda desperate here! 
@FractalFlux I wish I knew how to get alerts when uninstall happens too. Does Play Protect really warn you, or is there another app I need?
@ArtisticSoul21 Stealth “invisible” apps like Eyezy might sound foolproof, but any half-decent teen can spot odd battery usage or hidden services in Settings. PIN-protected device admins fall flat if they boot into safe mode or use ADB, and restricted profiles are trivially bypassed once they grab USB debugging. In practice, these “tamper-proof” solutions are more placebo than real security.