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TikTok Parental Controls are a set of features designed to keep inappropriate content away from minors. TikTok’s continuous rise during and after the pandemic took the world by storm. I mean, if you couldn’t go out into the world and go about your daily business, why not sit home and watch a couple of TikTok dances, comedies, pranks, etc.? I remember a time when I would just lay on my bed watching Tiktok content for hours (yesterday). Yeah, I’m just kidding but It is a pretty addictive app.

In recent times Tiktok has now approved slightly more “Adult based” content. So if you have little kids using the app, you might want to take safety measures to control and limit the kinds of content they see. That is where TikTok Parental Controls come in.

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Use TikTok Parental Controls features to keep your children safe.

  • TikTok Parental Controls: How to activate Restricted Mode on TikTok
  • TikTok Parental Controls: How to set up Family Pairing on TikTok
  • TikTok Parental Controls: How to set up Keyword filters on TikTok

TikTok Parental Controls:How to activate Restricted Modeon TikTok

Restricted mode is a feature that you, as a parent or guardian, can use to manage what your kids see when they open their TikTok app. This feature is used to screen out types of content that are age-restricted, mature, or inappropriate by kids’ standards. To enable this feature, follow these steps:

•Open your kids’ TikTok app, or yours, depending on where they watch it.

•Go to the “Profile” section.

•Tap on the three dots (options)

•Tap on “Privacy and Settings” and then on “Digital Wellbeing”.

•Select “Restricted Mode”.

•Toggle on the bar to enable “Restricted Mode”

•To finalize the activation you need to set a password, re-enter the password, and tap “Next” to confirm.

TikTok Parental Controls:How to set up Family Pairing on TikTok

Here are the steps you should follow to set up the Family Pairing feature:

•Open your TikTok app and head to your Profile

•Tap on the Menu button at the top.

•Tap on “setting and privacy”

•Select Family Pairing.

•Choose either the Parent or Teen option.

•Follow the remaining steps in the app to link the accounts.

TikTok Parental Controls:How to set up Keyword filters on TikTok

Video keyword filters on TikTok allow you to customize the content in both your “For You” and “Following” content feeds. Note that certain keywords can’t be filtered. To set up video keyword filters, follow these steps:

•In the TikTok app, go to “Profile” at the bottom.

•Tap the Menu button at the top.

•Tap Settings and privacy.

•Tap Content Preferences, then tap Filter video keywords.

•Tap “Add keywords” and enter a word or hashtag you would like to filter.

•Select the feeds you’d like to filter from.

•Tap on “Save” to confirm.

You can add up to 100 keywords.

You can use TikTok Parental Controls features to keep your children safe on this popular social media app. Don’t leave their exposure to chance; take control.

Author:Flamez

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Unihertz makes uncommon phones for under-served sections of the mobile phone market. The latest product in their lineup is called Tank. The name speaks for itself: Unihertz Tank is a rugged smartphone and built like a tank and is water, dust, and shock resistant. The 6.81-inch display is protected by Panda Glass MN228, a Gorilla Glass alternative .

Powering Unihertz Tank is a 4G-enabled MediaTek MT6789 Helio G99 processor. There is a massive 22000mAh battery, coupled with 66W fast charging. That way you can charge it up quickly for use for extended periods away from a power source. The manufacturer says the battery will last a week. We are itching to put it to test and see for ourselves.

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Unihertz Tank

What are the other special features that makes Unihertz Tank stand out as a rugged smartphone for the outdoors? There is a 108MP rear camera with infrared night vision, as well as a powerful flash with multiple modes. Lastly, there is a toolkit providing features to help you navigate the great outdoors.

Unihertz Tank Specs

  • 2G mobile network bands : GSM, GPRS, EDGE 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz. TDSCDMA (Band 34/39)
  • 3G mobile network bands : UMTS, WCDMA, HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 MHz. CDMA2000 (Band BC0/BC1)
  • 4G mobile network bands : LTE-FDD 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/18/19/20/25/26/28A/28B/66), LTE-TDD (Band 34/38/39/40/41).
  • 5G mobile network bands : No
  • SIM Card Type : Dual Nano SIM Card
  • Dimensions: 175.6 × 85.30 × 23.9 mm
  • Weight: 560 g
  • OS: Android 12
  • Display: 6.81 inches , 2340 × 1080 pixels, 60Hz refresh rate, Panda Glass MN228 protection
  • Build : IP68 water and dust resistance. Shock resistance. MIL-STD-810H military standard.
  • CPU: MediaTek MT6789 Helio G99 Octa-Core 2.0-2.2GHz
  • Memory: 8GB + 256GB LPDDR4
  • Micro SD: No
  • Rear Camera: 108MP Main Camera + 20MP Night Vision Camera
  • Front Camera: 32MP
  • Sensors: Fingerprint (side-mounted), G-Sensor, Gyroscope, Proximity, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Baroceptor
  • Facial Recognition: Yes
  • Infrared Port: Yes
  • USB: USB Type C, OTG
  • Programmable Key: Yes
  • Loudspeaker: Mono
  • 3.5mm Headphone Jack: Yes
  • FM Radio: Yes
  • NFC : Yes
  • Wi-Fi: WLAN 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 2.4GHz/5GHz, Wi-Fi Direct, WI-FI Display, Wi-Fi Hotspot(V2.0)
  • Bluetooth: Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, Bluetooth 3.0+HS, Bluetooth 4.1+HS, Bluetooth 5.3
  • NFC: Yes
  • GPS: GPS + GLONASS + BeiDou + Galileo
  • Battery: Non-Removable 22000mAh
  • Charging Speed : 66W fast charging
  • Wireless Charging : No

Unihert Tank Availability

Unihertz ships to USA, Canada, UK, the European Union, and the Oceania region only.

Unihertz Tank: Price And How To Buy

Alternatives And Competition

UleFone Armor 12 5G is the most powerful of the rugged smartphones to buy in 2022 - 3

UleFone Armor 12 5G is a more powerfulrugged smartphone

A competing rugged smartphone in the same price range at this time: UleFone Armor 12 5G, which shows up with a more powerful, more advanced processor that supports 5G networks and underwater photography. Both are rated IP68 MIL-STD-810. It has more RAM – 12GB, but is a downgrade in screen resolution (only 6.52 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels) and protection (no toughened glass), battery size (only 5180mAh), and battery charging (only 18W). It costs $399.99, which is the same as the Unihertz Tank.

In January 2023, DOOGEE introduced the DOOGEE V Max , and it is identical to Unihertz Tank in many ways, including in having a 22000mAh battery and a 108-megapixel camera. The V Max supports 5G networks, though, which is missing in the Tank.

If what you want is the most powerful rugged smartphone available at this time, look at the AGM G2 Guardian , which sports a Qualcomm QCM6490 5G chipset, up to 12GB RAM, and a 7000mAh battery, and costs twice as much.

Lastly, if you are buying the Unihertz Tank, you definitely do not want to be holding up a 560g phone to your head for phone calls; you should buy earbuds and/or a wired earpiece for your telephone calls. Otherwise, prepare to experience cramps in your arm and hand.

Author:Mister Mobility

Digital Skills and Communication Coach | Mobile Phone Connoisseur since 2001 | Tech Blogging since 2004