Making a tablet for toddlers - Samsung Kids - plus free games and apps

Special shout out to Samsung and RVAppStudios

May 21, 2025 by

Andrew Valenzuela

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TLDR

Samsung Kids: Samsung has a special "Kids Mode". Which makes the OS "Safe" for children (they can only access what you want).
- ONLY AVAILABLE ON SAMSUNG: https://galaxystore.samsung.com/detail/com.sec.android.app.kidshome
RVAppStudios: They make educational games that FREE and DO NOT collect data.
- Available on all operating systems btw: https://www.rvappstudios.com/kidsapp.html
Samsung Tablet: https://amzn.to/4dstYXV (costs about $200, or you can just use an old Samsung tablet)
Kid Proof Tablet Case: https://amzn.to/43p0GVf (worth it, very inexpensive... and I also use this case for my tablet, lol)
DO NOT install apps that have ads: Samsung kids has a flaw. (see below)

I earn commission off of those amazon links. Thanks for your support.

Video Overview:

Update to the Video Overview:

Found a "Security Flaw" in "Samsung Kids"

@txtechnician Making a tablet for Toddlers - update after security flaw found in Samsung Kids Hashtag: #TxTechnician14 Related Videos: #TxTechnician11 @TxTechnician Visit: https://txtechnician.com/r/kidstablet Samsung Kids's flaw: A child can install anything rated "E for everyone" from an Add Popup. #samsung #kidsgames #education #teacherapproved ♬ original sound - TxTechnician

I've used Samsung Kids for over a year. This is the first time something like this has happened.

Samsung Kids allows kids to install apps from the Galaxy Store if the install option is presented within "Samsung Kids".

That is the design of it. Because they have a "Partner Page" that has some apps that kids can install (all safe).

Here is how I messed up:

I installed an app called "Memory Game for Kids"
- Which has ads
My kid got an add for a program called "Clever Cleaner" (now gone from the store)
- The app was rated E for everyone and was free.
- So my kid installed it.

I reported the app already. It was malicious and got past the Galaxy Store mods.

Samsung Kids:

Samsung Kids is a free application that exclusive to Samsung devices.

Key Points:

It adds a mode that can be toggled from the dropdown menu.
This "Kids Mode" will do the following:
- Change the interface to the kids friendly version of the Samsung OS
- If the device is restarted while in "Kids Mode". The device will start back up in "Kids Mode".
- This version will only show the apps that you have allowed the child to see
- The app store in "Kids Mode" will only have kid friendly applications

You should review the default app "My Browser".

This is restricted browser that only gives kids access to sites you deem OK.

The default sites allowed are:

DOGOnews. Which provides filtered and checked news coverage. It provides real-world news in a kid friendly format.
DOGOmovies. Which provides movie overviews and reviews.
DOGObooks. Which will let your kid view book reviews and direct them to Amazon.com to buy books (but amazon is restricted by the browser unless you unlock it).

How to add & mange apps in Samsung Kids:

In kids mode click on the three dots:

Now click on "Parental Controls":

Under "Allowed Content" there's two options:

Apps: Manage current apps. And allow apps that installed on your OS, to be used in "Kids Mode".
Galaxy Store for Kids: Install apps that are safe for kids (managed by Samsung Galaxy Store).