Data saver settings on your child's Android can affect how Bark stays connected. Find your Android version below and follow the matching steps.
Tired of managing these settings manually? The Bark Phone isn't affected by data saver settings and handles this automatically.
Find your kid's Android version
On your kid's Android, open the ⚙ Settings app.
Tap on the 🔍 magnifying glass and search for About phone.
Tap the result and look for the Android version.
Android 8+
Android 8+
On your kid's Android, open the ⚙ Settings app.
Tap Apps (or "Apps & Notifications").
Tap Special app access (may be under "Advanced" or the three dots on the top right).
Tap Unrestricted mobile data (or "Apps that can always use data").
Toggle on Bark.
Lastly, check battery optimization settings.
Android 7
Android 7
On your kid's Android, open the ⚙ Settings app.
Tap Apps.
Tap Bark.
Enter a device code when prompted.
Tap Data usage.
Toggle on Background data.
Toggle on Unrestricted data usage.
Lastly, check battery optimization settings.
Android 6
Android 6
On your kid's Android, open the ⚙ Settings app.
Tap Apps.
Tap Bark.
Enter a device code when prompted.
Tap Data usage
Toggle off Restrict app background data.
Lastly, check battery optimization settings.
Samsung
Samsung
On your kid's Samsung, open the ⚙ Settings app.
Tap Connections.
Tap Data usage.
Tap Data saver.
Tap Allowed to use data while Data saver is on.
Enable the slider next to
Bark:
Need more help?
Check your child's battery optimization settings: