AnyControl Post-installation Steps for Samsung with Android 13

If you have recently installed the AnyControl app and want to ensure it is working properly, this simple step-by-step guide about post-installation actions on Samsung phones with Android 13 will help you apply the necessary settings. This app is designed to monitor the activities of children or employees, so to prevent any possible errors, make sure to complete the settings mentioned in this article.

Post-installation actions on Samsung with Android 13

To ensure the proper functioning of the AnyControl app and make sure the app does not face disruptions over time, it is best to follow the steps below.

Set Battery Usage to Unrestricted

If the option to set battery usage to unrestricted is turned off, the background performance of the AnyControl app may be limited and prevent it from functioning properly. By enabling this option, the app will always remain running. To allow unrestricted battery usage, use the instructions below:

Go to Settings, then Apps, and select the AnyControl app, which is named settings, from the list of installed apps.

Tap on the Battery option,

Finally, tap on Unrestricted usage and enable it.

Disabling Power Saving Mode

Power Saving mode may limit the background performance of AnyControl app and cause the service to stop; to prevent this, allow access to the Power Saving option through the following path:

Go to Settings and tap on Battery and Device Care,

Tap on the first option highlighted with a red box as shown in the image,

Finally, turn off the Power Saving toggle.

Disabling Background Usage Limits

If this option is enabled, the AnyControl app may be recognized as an unused app and get stopped. To avoid this issue, follow the instructions below:

From the same section where you entered the battery settings as in the previous step, go to the related settings,

Tap on Background usage limits,

If the option Put unused apps to sleep is enabled, turn it off.

Disabling Battery Usage Notifications

To prevent your child from knowing about the app on their phone, you need to turn off battery usage notifications. To do this:

Go to Settings, then Apps, tap on Android System, and enter the Notifications section.

Click on Notification categories.

Make sure the toggle for Apps consuming battery is turned off.

Hiding the App from Home Screen

To hide the app from the home screen and keep it out of your child’s sight, make sure to do the following:

Go to the Home Screen and swipe up, tap on the three dots (⋮), then tap on Settings.

Enter the Hide apps section,

Select the AnyControl app (settings), and to hide it, tap the Done button.

Show System Apps

In the Show System Apps section, you can sort the apps and place AnyControl app in the priority list. To do this:

Go to Settings, then Apps,

Select the Sort icon as shown in the image below,

Make sure the Show system apps option is enabled, then press OK to save the changes.

Disabling Device Care

The Device Care service may interfere with the performance of AnyControl app. Therefore, it is recommended to stop this app. For a complete guide on disabling Device Care, refer to the links below.

➡️ Disabling Device Care on Android 14
➡️Disabling Device Care on Android 13

To remove AnyControl app from the Device Care section, which appears under the name "Settings", you need to follow the steps below:

Go to your phone's settings and tap on the "Device Care" option.

Tap on the "App Protection" option, where the "off" option is shown as in the image.

Tap on the "App Protection" option, where the "off" option is shown as in the image.

Finally, turn the button OFF.

To stop or "force stop" Device Care, follow the path below:

Go to Settings and Apps, then tap on the "Device Care" option.

At the bottom of the screen, tap on "Force Stop".

Confirm by selecting "OK".