How to install WhitelistVideo on Android
Download and install the WhitelistVideo app from the Google Play Store on your child's Android phone or tablet.
What do I need to install WhitelistVideo?
- Your child's Android phone or tablet
- Android 7.0 (Nougat) or later
- Google Play Store access
- About 2 minutes for installation
How to install WhitelistVideo from Google Play Store
On your child's Android device
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Open the Google Play Store app
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Tap the search bar at the top
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Type "WhitelistVideo" and search
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Find the WhitelistVideo - Safe Videos app in the search results
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Tap Install
- The app will begin downloading
- Wait for the installation to complete (usually takes less than 1 minute)
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Once installed, tap Open to launch the app
Direct Play Store link: You can also install directly from play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.whitelistvideokids (opens in a new tab)
What permissions does WhitelistVideo need?
WhitelistVideo may request the following permissions when you first launch it:
- Internet access (Required) - To load YouTube videos and sync with your parent account
- Storage access (Optional) - To cache video thumbnails for faster loading
- Notifications (Optional) - To notify your child when you approve a channel request
Privacy note: WhitelistVideo only uses these permissions for their stated purposes. We never collect personal data or share information with third parties. See our Privacy Policy for details.
What happens after installation?
When you first open WhitelistVideo, you'll see the activation screen. This is where you'll enter the activation code to connect the app to your parent account.
Don't close the app—you're ready for the next step.
Next step required: The app is now installed, but not yet activated. Continue to the activation guide to link it to your parent account.
Continue to Step 2: Activate Protection
Installation troubleshooting
I can't find WhitelistVideo in the Play Store
- Make sure you're searching for "WhitelistVideo" (one word)
- Try the direct link: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.whitelistvideokids (opens in a new tab)
- Check that your device is running Android 7.0 or later
- Try clearing the Play Store cache: Settings > Apps > Play Store > Storage > Clear Cache
The installation failed or gets stuck
- Check your internet connection
- Make sure you have enough storage space (at least 50MB free)
- Try restarting your device
- Clear the Play Store cache and try again
I see "Your device isn't compatible with this version"
- WhitelistVideo requires Android 7.0 (Nougat) or later
- Check your Android version: Settings > About Phone > Android Version
- If your device is too old, you can use the WhitelistVideo browser extension instead
I see "Install pending" but nothing happens
- Open the Play Store and check the My Apps & Games section
- Cancel any other app downloads that might be queued
- Try restarting your device
Google Play Services is missing or outdated
- WhitelistVideo requires Google Play Services to function
- Update Play Services from the Play Store
- If Play Services isn't available on your device (some Chinese phones), WhitelistVideo may not work properly