How To Setup Parental Controls On Android
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.
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 Safe Browser Setup
The Safe Browser is now available for download from Google Play (formerly Market). Follow the steps below to download and install the Safe Browser. If you have already downloaded the Safe Browser, skip to step four below.
1. On your Android device, launch Google Play (formerly Market), and select Apps.
Note: Kindle Fire users will not have access to Google Play. Until Mobicip is live on the Amazon App Store, you will need to sideload the Mobicip apk. Follow the steps here to sideload.
2. Search for Mobicip and install the Safe Browser app. If you have successfully installed the app, you should be able to find the icon on your home screen.
4. Launch the Safe Browser and login using your Mobicip.com account. Select the filtering profile you wish to apply to this device. You can tap the URL bar at the top of the app and browse to any website.
5. If you do not have an account, touch Create New Account and register. Once your account is created, you can use it to enable the Safe Browser app.
6. Now select the filtering profile you wish to apply to this device.
7. When done, you will see the browser open up. You can now enter the URL you wish to visit.
General Parental Control Restrictions Setup
The Mobicip app includes the ability to password-protect other 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 > Settings.
2. By default, Mobicip will password-protect the installation and deletion of new apps. Unless you wish to change this setting, no action is required on your part.
3. Select App Restrictions. You will be asked to enter your Mobicip.com password.
3. At a minimum, you should block the default browser, the Google Play store (formerly Market) and any other browser apps. The apps you block will not be removed from the device. They will simply be password-protected.
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!
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app blocker
I loaded this onto my son's android (samsung galaxy) and i am able to block apps but I am not able to lock or secure my settings once I do this... He can easily go in and select the app and select "allow app"
How do I get my changes secured or locked?
app blocker doesn't work
First thing I noticed after downloading and configuring is that the child can get into the app blocker and unblock whatever you have blocked. It doesn't ask for a password.
Blocking browsers
I'm having trouble finding the browswers and knowing what all the things are on the app block page. I have "System browser provider" blocked but not sure what else to do. When I go to the web I can still enter whatever I want and get porn. I need to know how to block that.
Did not block google
Installed 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!
Re: Did not block google
Yes, you will need to block all other browser apps available in the device and make Mobicip the only app available for 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.
Mobicip Support
Re: Blocking browsers
We sincerely apologize for the delay in responding to your post. Please try accessing each app installed in your device and note down the apps that allows you to access internet. These apps should be blocked through the App Blocker.
Re: app blocker doesn't work
Please note that the issue you reported regarding App Blocker has been fixed in our latest beta version of app. We recommend that you delete the older beta version installed in your Android device and install the latest one from the Google Play store. The release version will prompt for the password if your child tries to unblock a blocked app.
Re: app blocker
We apologize for the delay in responding to your post. Please refer our above reply and install the latest version of our beta app. We expect your valuable feedback and continued support
Mobicip Support
clearing history
I have tried to use the clear history feature but it is not working. how do I clear the history?
Re: clearing history
We are sorry for the trouble you are having. History of websites visited on the app can be cleared in the App Settings. Please launch the app, go to More > Settings > Clear history. Please note that our dev team is working on moving the option under History section. We will keep you posted on any updates regarding this.
Mobicip Support
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