Google Play Store is missing from the Bark Phone

If your child's Google Play Store app is missing from their Bark Phone, it's an easy fix.

  1. On your parent app / dashboard, tap Bark Phone under your kid.
  2. Tap App Store.
  3. Set Allow app store to Yes
  4. Wait a few minutes for changes to take effect. Restarting the Bark Phone and connecting to Wi-Fi can help speed that along!
  5. If your kid's Bark Phone is on the Starter Plan, then upgrade your plan today to give your child access to the App Store and other apps as needed — completely customize your kids experience as they grow up with a smartphone!

Play Store is still missing?

If after trying the above steps, the Play Store is still missing from the apps on your kid's Bark Phone, let's try this:

  1. Unlock your kid's Bark Phone and swipe up to view all apps.
  2. Tap the three dots on the top right > Sort.
  3. Tap Sort alphabetically. You should see the Play Store now! It may be under a Google folder.
  4. If the above doesn't work, try this:
    • Open the Settings app.
    • Tap Apps.
    • Tap Google Play Store.
    • Tap Open or Enable.