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Why can't i change Xbox 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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How can I change my Xbox settings?

To access the system settings, press the Xbox button  on your controller to open the guide, and then select Profile & system > Settings > System.
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Why can't I change my privacy settings on Microsoft?

Look for Account towards the bottom left corner of the window. Select Manage Settings under Account Privacy. To access your privacy settings, open any Office application, select the app menu > Preferences > Privacy. This will open the Account Privacy settings dialog box where you can select your privacy options.
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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 turn off safety settings on Xbox app?

Press the Xbox button  to open the guide. Select Profile & system > Settings > Account > Privacy & online safety > Message safety.
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How do I turn off Microsoft safety mode?

Notes: Restarting your device should be sufficient to exit you from Safe Mode back into normal mode. However, if for some reason your machine is still booting into Safe Mode on its own after restarting, try this: Press the Windows logo key + R. Type msconfig in the Open box and then select OK.
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How do I turn off child safety on Xbox?

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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Why wont it let me change my privacy settings on Xbox?

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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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 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 fix my Xbox Family settings?

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 Xbox Family settings?

Press the Xbox button  on your controller to open the guide. Select Profile & system > Settings > Account > Family settings.
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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 change my age restriction on Xbox game pass?

Xbox Family Settings app

Choose the member whose settings you want to adjust. Under Content restrictions select Apply age filters, and then select the current age filter. Under Allow content suitable for change the age limit to Age 18+ (unrestricted), and then select Save.
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Who has the oldest Xbox account?

According to Microsoft, "e" is the first Gamertag ever created on Xbox Live, having been created on August 13, 2002. Neustadter picked the Gamertag in the early stages of Xbox Live as an abbreviation for his first name.
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How long should a 14 year old be on Xbox for?

It's good to set video game time limits by age. For kids over the age of 6, the American Academy of Pediatrics says no more than 60 minutes on school days and 2 hours on non-school days. Kids under 6 should spend closer to 30 minutes.
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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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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 Microsoft settings?

Sign in to Microsoft 365 with your work or school account. Select Settings and customize Themes, Notifications, Password, Contact preferences and Dark Mode. To view your account information, select your profile photo, and then select View account. Make any needed changes to your settings, and then choose Save.
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How do I change Family Safety settings on Microsoft?

To open Family options, go to Start , and then select Settings > Update & Security > Windows Security > Family options .
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How do I remove privacy password from settings?

First you need to unlock your Android phone then follow the steps to remove privacy protection password from your Android device:
  1. Go to the Settings.
  2. Click on Passwords & Security option.
  3. Click on the appropriate lock option which is active on your phone.
  4. Lastly, click on remove option to remove it.
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How do I change my privacy settings to nobody?

On an Android phone: Go to WhatsApp > Menu > Settings > Account > Privacy > Profile Photo and select “Everyone,” “My Contacts,” or “Nobody.”
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