Kids Mode

A safe, secure and fun application for your children to learn and play

Samsung Electronics Co.,Ltd. Kids Mode · com.sec.android.app.kidshome

3.9 out of 5 (56 ratings) 5M+ downloads v12.8.01.1 31.4 MB Android 12+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v12.8.01.1 (1280101110)
Updated: Sep 20, 2026 (18 days ago)
APK size: 31.4 MB
Requires: Android 12+ (API 31)
CPU support: ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category: Education (app)
Listed since: Oct 28, 2019 (at least)
Permissions: 64 (5 sensitive)
Website: kidsmode.samsung.com
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Kids Mode is an app by Samsung Electronics Co.,Ltd. Kids Mode in the Education category, listed since at least October 2019. It includes native code for ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 6.1.10, the minimum Android version rose from 7.0 to 12. It asks for 64 permissions, 5 of them sensitive, including read contacts, access all files and display over other apps. It asks for the same permissions as version 12.7.02.2.

Ratings

3.9out of 556 ratings

5 ★57%
4 ★2%
3 ★27%
2 ★0%
1 ★14%

Ratings from users of the source store — not collected or verified by AAPKs.

What's new in v12.8.01.1

Kids Mode update

Description

From the listing uploaded by “crocor”.

A safe, secure and fun application for your children to learn and play - Animated home screen with customisable characters and an easy to use interface - Exclusive applications for your children including a fun camera, voice changer and colouring book - Safe from unintentional in-app purchases and always under the parent’s control Various applications sorted by age and category available in a special Kids Store, (where parents authorise the download), including educational apps, fun digital toys, games featuring their favourite TV characters and wonderful story books [ Regarding the App Access Privilege ] To provide quality service in Kids Mode and its basic kids apps, it needs below app access privilege. (Mandatory Access Privilege) - Storage : (Kids Mode) To set media files (photo/video/music), which can be allowed in the parent control. (Kids Camera, Kids Drawing) To save media files (photo/video/drawing) on device, which are created in the apps. (Kids Video, Kids Music, Kids Gallery) To read media files (video/music/photo) from device. - Phone : (Kids Mode) To check the call status when opening and using Kids Mode. (Kids Camera, Kids Music, Kids Magic Voice) To control camera, music play, recording function during a call. - Camera : (Kids Camera) To use camera, video function in the app. (Kids House) To use camera function in 3D dancing game. - Contacts : (Kids Mode) To add contacts, which can be allowed in the parent control. - Microphone : (Kids Camera, Kids Magic Voice) To use video, recording function in the apps. - SMS : (Kids Camera) To check the message while using Kids Camera.

Version history

6 versions are listed, going back to v6.1.10. Since v12.7.01.6 it requires Android 12+.

v12.8.01.1 LATEST Sep 20, 2026 31.4 MB TRUSTED v12.7.02.2 May 23, 2026 30.9 MB TRUSTED v12.7.01.6 Nov 11, 2025 30.6 MB TRUSTED v12.5.06.0 Nov 6, 2025 23.1 MB TRUSTED v12.4.07.1 Aug 17, 2026 29.8 MB TRUSTED

All 6 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Certificate issued to “Samsung Corporation” The developer's name — though anyone can put any name in a certificate.
Same certificate as the 5 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature not checked yet Sep 20, 2026
Signed by[email protected], CN=Samsung Cert, OU=DMC, O=Samsung Corporation, L=Suwon City, ST=South Korea, C=KR
Signing certificate (SHA-1)9C:A5:17:0F:38:19:19:DF:E0:44:6F:CD:AB:18:B1:9A:14:3B:31:63
File MD59d889b648f16465ac46dac392d62bd06
Uploaded by “crocor” 1 followers · uploading since 2026

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Permissions (64)

Kids Mode requests 64 permissions, 5 of them sensitive.

Access all files Sensitive android.permission.MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Display over other apps Sensitive android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW
Read contacts Sensitive android.permission.READ_CONTACTS
See all installed apps Sensitive android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES
Write contacts Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_CONTACTS
Android access system key dispatching (custom) com.samsung.android.permission.ACCESS_SYSTEM_KEY_DISPATCHING
Android sem app restriction (custom) com.samsung.android.permission.SEM_APP_RESTRICTION
Badge read (custom) com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ
Badge write (custom) com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE
Broadcast sticky android.permission.BROADCAST_STICKY
Creation db change permission (custom) com.samsung.kidshome.broadcast.CREATION_DB_CHANGE_PERMISSION
Default home change permission (custom) com.samsung.kidshome.broadcast.DEFAULT_HOME_CHANGE_PERMISSION
Delete packages android.permission.DELETE_PACKAGES
File move permission (custom) com.samsung.kidshome.broadcast.FILE_MOVE_PERMISSION
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Get intent sender intent android.permission.GET_INTENT_SENDER_INTENT
Intent permission (custom) com.sec.kidsplat.camera.INTENT_PERMISSION
Intent permission (custom) com.sec.kidsplat.kidsbrowser.INTENT_PERMISSION
Intent permission (custom) com.sec.kidsplat.kidsdrawing.INTENT_PERMISSION
Intent permission (custom) com.sec.kidsplat.kidsgallery.INTENT_PERMISSION
Intent permission (custom) com.sec.kidsplat.kidsmusic.INTENT_PERMISSION
Intent permission (custom) com.sec.kidsplat.kidstalk.INTENT_PERMISSION
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.sec.android.app.kidshome.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Kids contact permission (custom) com.samsung.kidshome.broadcast.KIDS_CONTACT_PERMISSION
Kids home mode change permission (custom) com.samsung.kidshome.broadcast.KIDS_HOME_MODE_CHANGE_PERMISSION
Launcher read settings (custom) com.samsung.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
Launcher write settings (custom) com.samsung.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
Manage accounts android.permission.MANAGE_ACCOUNTS
Manage activity tasks android.permission.MANAGE_ACTIVITY_TASKS
Manage notifications android.permission.MANAGE_NOTIFICATIONS
Manage role holders android.permission.MANAGE_ROLE_HOLDERS
Media provider permission (custom) com.samsung.kidshome.MEDIA_PROVIDER_PERMISSION
Modify phone state android.permission.MODIFY_PHONE_STATE
Parentalcontrol permission (custom) com.samsung.kidshome.PARENTALCONTROL_PERMISSION
Parentalcontrol permission from 3rdparty (custom) com.samsung.kidshome.PARENTALCONTROL_PERMISSION_FROM_3RDPARTY
Phone call (custom) com.sec.kidsplat.phone.permission.CALL
Phone read call log (custom) com.sec.kidsplat.phone.permission.READ_CALL_LOG
Play timer permission (custom) com.samsung.kidshome.broadcast.PLAY_TIMER_PERMISSION
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Read privileged phone state android.permission.READ_PRIVILEGED_PHONE_STATE
Read settings search data provider (custom) com.samsung.android.settings.intelligence.READ_SETTINGS_SEARCH_DATA_PROVIDER
Real get tasks android.permission.REAL_GET_TASKS
Remove tasks android.permission.REMOVE_TASKS
Request delete packages android.permission.REQUEST_DELETE_PACKAGES
Reset permission (custom) com.samsung.kidshome.broadcast.RESET_PERMISSION
Retailagent retailmode (custom) com.samsung.sea.retailagent.permission.RETAILMODE
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Schedule exact alarms android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM
Set activity watcher android.permission.SET_ACTIVITY_WATCHER
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
Sideload db change permission (custom) com.samsung.kidshome.broadcast.SIDELOAD_DB_CHANGE_PERMISSION
Sideloaded permission (custom) com.samsung.kidshome.mediaprovider.SIDELOADED_PERMISSION
Spp token 374d1b697a3e9f8e9c02799ccf51925ee382e577106c1846af01d991dfb58dea6ef27abf97dbce178f2d97e4cdeb810ba8f40897c9e41e253079bfb85a960621594ada44fadbe071f9945f5cca69acacf4835402aa0970befb70e53ed3fa62e656b0efd010f6ad7880765768a1b76e9cfb152d8f171a53c5bfb35fee48c570b6 (custom) com.sec.spp.permission.TOKEN_374d1b697a3e9f8e9c02799ccf51925ee382e577106c1846af01d991dfb58dea6ef27abf97dbce178f2d97e4cdeb810ba8f40897c9e41e253079bfb85a960621594ada44fadbe071f9945f5cca69acacf4835402aa0970befb70e53ed3fa62e656b0efd010f6ad7880765768a1b76e9cfb152d8f171a53c5bfb35fee48c570b6
Start activities from background android.permission.START_ACTIVITIES_FROM_BACKGROUND
Status bar android.permission.STATUS_BAR
Status bar service android.permission.STATUS_BAR_SERVICE
Update exists (custom) com.sec.android.app.samsungapps.accesspermission.UPDATE_EXISTS
Use biometric hardware android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC
Use fingerprint hardware android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Write media storage android.permission.WRITE_MEDIA_STORAGE
Write secure settings android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS
Wssnps com wssnps (custom) com.wssnps.permission.COM_WSSNPS

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Telephony (SIM) android.hardware.telephony

Kids Mode APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Kids Mode for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 12 or later. Version 12.5.06.0 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 11 and later. Get version 12.5.06.0 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Only if it is signed with the same certificate as the copy on your phone and isn't an older version. If Android says “App not installed”, the certificates differ; uninstalling your copy first works but deletes its data unless it is backed up.

Is the Kids Mode APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. It is signed with the same certificate as the 5 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 9d889b648f16465ac46dac392d62bd06.