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Realme: Manage Device Admin Apps in Security Settings

If Find My Device can't lock or erase your Realme phone remotely, the app is probably missing device admin permission. This setting decides which apps can change system settings or wipe your data, so granting it carelessly turns into a real security risk.

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Device admin apps is the permission layer Realme UI uses to let selected apps go beyond normal app rights. An app with this status can lock your screen, enforce a password, or erase all data remotely, which is exactly what services like Find My Device rely on.

If a security or tracking app stops responding to remote commands, it usually lost or never received this permission. The same setting also explains why some apps you no longer trust still block uninstallation, since active device admin rights prevent removal until they are revoked.

To review or change these permissions, go to SettingsSecurityDevice admin apps. Depending on the app, you may need to enter a verification code and tap Activate before the toggle appears. Select the app from the list, then tap Activate or Deactivate to change its status.

Only grant device admin access to apps you fully trust, such as a mobile device management tool or a verified anti-theft app. Deactivating it for an unknown or unused app closes a potential entry point without affecting other system functions.

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Android blocks removal while an app still holds this permission. Go to SettingsSecurityDevice admin apps, select the app, and tap Deactivate before you try to uninstall it again.