You filtering policy says that Elementary blocks social networking sites. However, after installing Mobicip, I was able to use Safari to access Facebook. What am I doing wrong?
Blocking Facebook
Submitted by compushine on
Submitted by compushine on
You filtering policy says that Elementary blocks social networking sites. However, after installing Mobicip, I was able to use Safari to access Facebook. What am I doing wrong?
You need to disable Safari
Submitted by Suren on
Hello compushine
Mobicip is a separate application that you use in lieu of Safari. To disable Safari, follow the instructions in this article.
How to Setup Parental Controls On iPhone or iPod Touch
I hope this answers your question.
Mobicip Support Team
Facebook
Submitted by Mikef on
I noticed that within certain apps are links to Facebook or even MySpace...can it bypass Mobicip?
Links to Facebook or MySpace from other apps
Submitted by Guest on
Mikef
Depends on the type of app and the type of link in question. Apps may display links to facebook and myspace, but if you click on the link, it will launch Safari. Since we recommend that you disable Safari and use Mobicip instead, the link will simply not launch anything.
The answer to your question is yes. As long as Mobicip is the only window to the Internet from the device, you are safe. To ensure that parental control settings have been enabled correctly, follow the steps in this article.
How To Setup Parental Controls on the iPhone & iPod Touch
Mobicip Support
Facebook App
Submitted by Guest on
Does the time of day restrictions apply to Facebook Application that does NOT link to Safari? It appears not too. I have turned off Safari yet the FB application still works during restricted time. Is it just not possible?
Thanks
Re: Facebook App
Submitted by mobicipp on
Mobicip's filter and its settings work only on the Mobicip Safe Browser and not on any other apps available on the device including the Facebook app or Safari. While we would like to make our filtering service work with other apps on the device, Apple does not allow us to create software that runs in the background. Hence, we had to create our own browser to provide filtered internet access. Please note that this is the case with any other internet filter available for Apple's mobile devices.
Mobicip Support
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