Here is a step-by-step guide to setup parental control restrictions on Android smartphones and tablets like the Kindle Fire and Samsung Galaxy tablet. iPhone and iPod Touch users can find a similar tutorial here and iPad users can find one here. Though this page is long, the steps are generally intuitive and easy to follow.
Mobicip offers a best-selling alternate browser that enables parental controls on your child's Android device. It is simple to setup and works anytime anywhere! The Mobicip Safe Browser is protected by a mobicip.com account setup by the parent.
Mobicip Account Setup
If you don't have a Mobicip account yet, visit the Mobicip for Android page and click Get Started to create an account. Your new account will be setup with a 30-day free trial of the Mobicip Premium service.
If you have a Mobicip account already, simply login into the app and you will be able to use it immediately. If you wish to apply Premium features and settings to this device, email support(at)mobicip.com to request a 30-day free trial of the Mobicip Premium service for Android.
Mobicip Safe Browser Setup
The Safe Browser is in beta and is not available at the Android Market yet. Follow the steps below to download and install the Safe Browser.
Beta Disclaimer: Please note that Beta means Mobicip for Android is still under active development, and you should expect to run into incomplete features, unexpected crashes, and other problems when you setup and use it. There is no charge to try the beta version as your account will be setup with a free trial. We only expect your feedback and comments so we can improve the service for all users.
1. Before you can install an app outside the Android Market, you will need to temporarily allow apps from "Untrusted Sources" to be installed. Kindle Fire users, follow the instructions here for the same step.
2. Launch the browser and visit this URL: http://bit.ly/mobicip-android-betaRC1. This should download and install the Safe Browser app.
3. If you have successfully installed the app, you should be able to find it in your app launcher.
4. Launch the browser and login using your Mobicip.com account. Select the filtering profile you wish to apply to this device. You will then see the Mobicip home screen with a set of useful links. You can tap the URL bar at the top of the app and browse to any website.
General Parental Control Restrictions Setup
The Mobicip app includes the ability to block Android apps through your Mobicip password. The goal is to disable the Android browser and any other apps that allow unrestricted access to the web, and ensure that Mobicip is the only safe browser available.
1. Launch Mobicip and select Menu > More > App Blocker.
2. Select the apps you wish to block.
3. At a minimum, you should block the default Android browser and any other browser apps. The apps you block will not be removed from the device. It will simply require you to enter your Mobicip account credentials.
That is it! You can be rest assured that your child will have a safe and secure Internet enabled device that he/she can use anytime anywhere!
Comments
2 comments postedInstalled the mobicip then searched in browsers that were already on the kindle fire and inappropriate contect was not blocked. Do you have to remove all existing browsers? There were about 9!
We sincerely apologize for the delay in responding to your forum post. Yes, you will need to block all other browser apps available in the device and make Mobicip as the only window available for filtered internet access. This is because Mobicip's filter works only on the Mobicip Safe Browser and not on any other apps available on the device.
Please let us know if this answers your question. Otherwise we will be happy to assist further.
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