Where Does the Family Link App Store Data?
Google Family Link keeps supervision state in private storage under a kids namespace package. Rules sync from the family group servers.
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Google parental controls run a kids namespaced package on Android with a matching iOS build. Private storage holds parent session plus supervised device cache. The long package string surprises people expecting a short familylink ID, so copy it whole when searching device storage.
Limits, filters and approvals live server side with the family group. iOS bundle unverified, so quote App Store ID 1150085200 to support. The child device needs its own setup regardless of parent files, since supervision binds per child account, not per parent phone.
Where Family Link stores this, by platform
/data/data/com.google.android.apps.kids.familylink
Private parent session and device cache for the verified kids package. Supervision rules sync from Google servers.
/var/mobile/Containers/Data/Application/<guid>/Documents
GUID container for Family Link (App Store ID 1150085200). Bundle unverified; quote the numeric ID.
Frequently asked questions
Does Family Link supervision transfer phones?
Sign in with the same parent Google account on the new phone. Supervision rules sync from Google servers. Local data holds session and device list cache.
How do I fix stale Family Link device lists?
Clear cache from system settings for stale device lists. Full storage clear logs the parent out. Child limits stay server side and re apply after login.
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