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Why can't I change Family settings on Xbox?

This is likely due to two reasons: You're using a child account that's a member of an Xbox family group. You're using an adult account that's set as a member of an Xbox family group.
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Why can't I change my child's settings on Xbox one?

Solution 1: Make sure that you're signed in

If you're trying to change the settings for a child account or teen account, make sure that you're signed in as the organizer of your Xbox family group. Child and teen accounts are restricted from making changes to their own privacy and online safety settings.
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How do I fix Family settings on Xbox one?

On Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One
  1. Press the Xbox button  to open the guide.
  2. Select Profile & system > Settings > Account > Privacy & online safety > Xbox privacy.
  3. Select the Child, Teen, or Adult default settings, or customize your settings by selecting View details & customize.
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How do I change my age restriction on Xbox Family?

Set age limits and content filters
  1. Open the Xbox Family Settings app on your mobile device, and then go to Settings.
  2. Select Content restrictions, and then under Apply age filters change the age limit that you want to apply to the member's games, apps, and other content.
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How do I Unrestrict my Xbox account?

Go to Your Xbox account and sign into the Xbox Live account using the email address and password. On your account home screen click on the 'Security, family & forums' icon. Click on the 'Privacy settings' button. Select your protection level in each category to suit your family needs.
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Xbox Series X/S: How to Add/Remove Family And Parental Controls Tutorial! (For Beginners)

How do I change my child's account to normal?

Edit your child's Google Account info
  1. Open the Family Link app .
  2. Select your child.
  3. Tap Controls Account settings. Account info.
  4. In the top right, tap Edit .
  5. Change your child's account information.
  6. In the top right, tap Save.
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How do I turn off family safety settings?

First, go to the Microsoft Family Safety page. Then, click on the three dots beside the name of the account you want to remove. Select Remove from family group on the drop-down menu that appears. Finally, tap Remove to confirm the command.
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How to remove parental control?

  1. On your parent device, open the Family Link app .
  2. Select your child.
  3. Tap Controls. Devices.
  4. Select your child's device.
  5. Tap Reset device & delete data. If you don't find "Reset device & delete data," you can remove the child's account from Android settings on their device.
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Why is my Xbox account still a child account?

Xbox LIVE determines whether an account is a child account or an adult account based on the age of the account owner. Account owners who are younger than 18 are given child accounts in the United States. The legal adult age varies by country and region (for example, the adult age in Korea is 20).
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How do I remove Family link without deleting account?

Remove.
  1. Open the Google Play app .
  2. At the top right, tap the profile icon.
  3. Tap Settings Family. Manage family members.
  4. Tap your family member's name.
  5. At the top right, tap More Remove member. Remove.
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Can you change Xbox child account to normal account?

Unfortunately it is not possible to force a child account to become an adult account on Xbox Live. Changing the Microsoft Account profile age will not change the account and give adult permissions to the child account.
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How do I change my date of birth on my Xbox child account?

For adults changing a child's birthdate
  1. Sign in to your account. Sign in.
  2. Select Manage my child's profile info.
  3. Select Edit this child's personal info.
  4. Update birthdate and select Save.
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How do I change my supervised account to normal?

Click "Nintendo Account" in the upper-left corner of the screen to access your account settings. Select "Family group." Select the Nintendo Account that you want to stop supervising. Select "Lift parental controls restrictions."
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How to change a child account to a parent account on Microsoft?

Sign in to Your info on the Microsoft account website, choose Edit your personal info, and select the right birthdate. When you're done, select Save. Click Next and you should be signed in with the new account.
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How do I delete my child's family account under 13?

Complete the following steps anywhere your child is signed in: iPhone/iPad: Open Settings and tap your child's name at the top. Scroll down, tap Sign Out, enter your password, and then tap Turn Off. Choose which data to keep on the device and select Sign Out.
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Why can't I change my age on Xbox?

You can only do this if your Xbox LIVE account is tied to a Microsoft account; if you signed up for Xbox LIVE with any other type of account, you cannot change your age.
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Why is my Xbox account restricted?

Here are a few of the reasons that a device suspension or ban is issued: Xbox console tampering, such as physically opening an Xbox console and modifying the hardware to play illegitimate or unauthorized software. Online fraud, such as phishing, account theft, or other attempts to defraud Microsoft or other players.
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What happens if I remove my child from family on Xbox?

Child and teen accounts are prohibited from making this change. Organizers who are removed from the family group can't manage the members who are in the family group. However, they'll have full rights to their account and can still use home console sharing when signed in to the home console.
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Why can't I leave Microsoft family?

In a nutshell, you need to login the parent account > remove family member from family summary page. You won't be able to do it via the child account. Under the account, click More options, click Remove from family.
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How do I remove myself from Microsoft Family as a child?

To remove yourself from a family group
  1. Using a web browser, sign in to family.microsoft.com.
  2. Click next to your name and select Leave family group.
  3. Select Remove to confirm.
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What happens when a child account turns 18 on Xbox?

Once the account reaches the age of 18 years old, it will automatically change to adult. One thing to verify is that the birthday on your account is correct.
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Can a child delete Family Link?

Google's Family Link app does protect itself from tampering by kids. In order to uninstall Family Link on the child device, you must enter the parent's group password and remove the child's account from the group.
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What happens to Family Link when child turns 13?

On the day they turn 13, children can choose whether they want to manage their own Google Account or continue to have their parent manage it for them. As a parent, you can also choose to remove supervision at any time when the child is over the age of 13.
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