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Why can't i change privacy settings on Xbox One?

If you're unable to change your privacy and online safety settings, 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 access my privacy settings on Microsoft?

To access your privacy settings, open any Office application, select Account, and under Account Privacy select the Manage Settings button. This will open the Account Privacy settings dialog box where you can select your privacy options.
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How do I fix Xbox access restrictions?

To configure content restrictions on the Xbox console:
  1. Press the Xbox button  to open the guide, and then go to Profile & system > Settings > Account > Family settings.
  2. Select Manage family members, and then choose the member whose settings you want to update.
  3. Under Access to content, select the desired age-level.
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Why does my Xbox think I'm a child?

Content restrictions – You or a member in your Xbox family group has their birth date set to under the age of majority (for example 18 in the U.S.) and can't access the content that you're trying to launch due to age restrictions.
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How do I remove restrictions from my Xbox profile?

Step by Step instructions
  1. Go to Your Xbox account and sign into the Xbox Live account using the email address and password.
  2. On your account home screen click on the 'Security, family & forums' icon.
  3. Click on the 'Privacy settings' button.
  4. Select your protection level in each category to suit your family needs.
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Why is my account restricted on Xbox?

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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Why is my Xbox account content restricted?

If you sign in to your Xbox console with an adult account, and you can't find any apps or games with a content rating above “E for Everyone,” it may mean that a child with content limits is already signed in.
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How do I change my child account to a normal account?

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 remove consent for this child's account?

1. Go to family.microsoft.com. 2. Sign in with your Microsoft account, then, to remove a member, scroll down and select Manage my child's profile info, find their name, select Remove consent for this child's account, and confirm.
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How does Xbox know your age?

Your Xbox calculates your age based on your date of birth — if your birthday is wrong on your Microsoft account, you'll have to update the year you were born. To add or update a birthdate, you'll have to do so on a web browser rather than through your Xbox's settings.
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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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How do I change my child's privacy settings on Microsoft account?

Kindly sign in to https://account.microsoft.com/family and make sure that his account is added as a member. Once confirmed, sign in to https://account.xbox.com/settings using your account (the organizer) for you to manage his privacy settings.
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How long do Xbox restrictions last?

http://enforcement.xbox.com should show you the length of your suspension. Generally suspensions go from 24 hours, to 7 days, to 14 days, and then permanent. Since it is a communication ban, then yes, you won't be able to communicate through your mic.
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How do I unlock privacy settings?

Choose your privacy settings
  1. On your Android phone or tablet, open the Chrome app .
  2. To the right of the address bar, tap More. Settings.
  3. Tap Privacy and security.
  4. Tap the feature you want to update.
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How do I fix my privacy settings?

On the Start menu, select Settings > Privacy. You'll see a list of general privacy options. There are links to specific privacy settings on the left of the page. For more info, see Data collection summary for Windows.
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How do I remove parental controls without parents?

How to turn off parental controls on an Android device using the Google Play Store
  1. Open your Android device's Settings app and tap "Apps" or "Apps & notifications."
  2. Select the Google Play Store app from the complete list of apps.
  3. Tap "Storage," and then hit "Clear Data."
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How do I remove my 13 year old from family sharing?

On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
  1. Go to Settings.
  2. Tap Family. If you don't see Family, tap your name, then tap Family Sharing.
  3. Tap the name of the family member that you want to remove.
  4. Tap Remove [your family member's name] from Family.
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How do I change my child settings on Xbox?

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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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 you Unrestrict a child account on Xbox?

Press the Xbox button on the controller to open the guide, then select Profile & system > Settings > Account > Family settings > Manage family members. Enter a password or passkey to authorize the change. Select the account you want to remove, then select Remove <member name> from family.
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Can you get banned for making too many Xbox accounts?

No, you can make as many gamertags as you please, as long as they conform to the Terms of Use and Xbox Code of Conduct!
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What is the longest Xbox ban ever?

He played the game with his console connected to Xbox Live, and quickly came to the attention of Microsoft. On September 2007, his gamertag and console account were banned until December 31, 9999, resulting in the longest ban from Xbox Live ever.
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