Quite a few a href="https://www.infobae.com/tag/youtube/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"bYouTube users have reported through different social networks that they cannot watch some videos or share them on other devices of Android, because when they play them only the black screen appears and with the following warning: 'restricted mode is enabled', What does this mean, what is it for and how to disable it? Then Infobae brings an explanation.
Although platforms like Twitch or Tiktok threaten to take the throne away from YouTube, Google's service in 2006 after $1, 650 million, retains the number 1 platform that provides videos with a long extension. Given this popularity, Google has had to implement several tools to protect those who don't want to play inappropriate content. Restricted Mode is one of the most popular features.
In restricted mode it greatly limits YouTube content
The idea behind this mode is to filter the videos that are playing to avoid watching them if those videos have themes not suitable for minors. In fact, a good part of a video can be considered as unfit: it is enough to use raw language to make them meet this standard; it will reflect the black screen when played.
Restricted mode limits videos and comments on those videos as well. When enabled, a black screen appears with the message “This video is not available with restricted mode enabled”.
In the case of comments, if the aforementioned mode is running, the messages are hidden under a “Restricted mode has hidden comments from this video”.
This restricted mode affects the following:
- On an enabled/disabled device
That is, if you are using a mobile phone, you must enable/disable restricted mode on the mobile device this cell phone; without affecting the computer, tablet and any other device where YouTube is used with the Google account.
- In the family account
In the event that families with parents have teen accounts related to themselves, you can turn on YouTube's Restricted Kids Mode.
- Smart speakers and displays have their own restricted YouTube mode
This affects all content on the platform that is sent from the mobile phone, even if the mobile phone does not have restricted mode enabled.
In case you get the YouTube black screen with the message that you have enabled Restricted Mode, it can be disabled as follows depending on the device or environment you are in. On the other hand, if you want to enable restricted mode, you need the same steps, since the process is identical.
This is how to remove YouTube restricted mode on an Android cell phone or tablet
1. Enter the YouTube app and go to the avatar icon.
2. Go to Settings.
3. Enter the General Settings.
4. Scroll down to 'Restricted Mode' and turn it off. Or click on the selector if you want otherwise, activate it.
This is how to enable or disable restricted mode on a family account
1. If you don't have it yet, you have to download the Google Family Link app to your mobile phone.
2. Open the app and log in to the account that the family manages.
3. Click on the family member you want to modify and click Manage Settings.
4. Go to YouTube and turn Restricted Mode on or off.
5. To turn on restricted mode your family account, you must open YouTube on your mobile phone at least once.
This is how to disable restricted mode on a Google Home or Nest
1. Abrir la app Google Home de el celular.
2. Go to the speaker or smart display you want to configure and click on the top settings icon on the gear wheel.
3. Go to Notifications and Digital Wellbeing.
4. Enter YouTube Settings.
5. You have to look at the top menu in restricted mode and disable the options of Restrict for me.
6. If desired, you can remove restrictions for any YouTube video by unchecking Restrict for unauthorized persons.
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