The wait is over! Mobicip Safe Browser (beta) for Android is now available!
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 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
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 Safe Browser is in beta mode and is not available at the Android Market yet. Follow the steps below to download and install the Safe Browser.
1. Before you can install an app outside the Android Market, you will need to temporarily allow apps from "Untrusted Sources" to be installed.
2. Launch the browser and visit this URL: http://bit.ly/mobicip-android-beta3. This should download and install the Safe Browser app. If it doesn't work for some reason, try the alternate approach at apkinstall.com.
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!
