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Update the Bark Kids App on Android

The app updates automatically on the Bark Phone and Watch, but Androids require a manual update through the browser.

When the Bark Kids app needs an update, you'll be notified when you check its status in your parent app or dashboard. Your child will also get a push notification on their device.

Bark Phone and Bark Watch

Updates happen automatically. Restarting the device will help speed things up. Connecting to Wi-Fi will also make the download faster.

Androids

  1. On your child's phone or tablet, open a web browser like Chrome.
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  2. Go to bark.us/android.
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    1. Page not loading? Check whether your child's device is paused by following these steps. If it still won't load, check whether the Unidentifiable Traffic category is blocked in your current screen time rules by following these steps.
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  3. Download the Bark Kids app from that page.
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  4. Wait for the download to finish, then tap Open.
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    1. Don't see it? Find it in the browser's Downloads or in the device's Files app. You can also swipe down from the top of the screen and tap the downloaded file there.
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  5. Tap Install.
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    1. Seeing a warning about "unknown sources"? The Bark Kids app is safe to install. You'll need to allow this for Bark to work. Here's how.
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  6. Open the Bark Kids app.
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  7. If asked to grant permissions, tap Allow.
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  8. That's it! You can now return the device to your child.

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