Can't Block Android 6.0 Google Search App

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<p>In android 6.0 marshmellow, I can block the search bar on the home screen. Selecting the Google Search app does nothing to block it. This search bar allows the user to search anything online and bypass the safe browser.</p>

Mobicip Support Nov 3, 2015

Re: Can't Block Android 6.0 Google Search App

We are sorry for the trouble. We have requested our dev team to look into this issue and will get back to you with an update as soon as we hear from them.

Steve C Jan 19, 2017

Marshmellow compatability

So does Mobicip work with android marshmellow 6.0.1?

Mobicip Support Jan 26, 2017

Re: Marshmellow compatability

Hello Steve

Yes, Mobicip Android version works well with all Android OS versions above 2.3.

Patrice Jun 28, 2017

Blocking the Google search bar on Android

Has there been any update on this? It's been a year and a half since this was posted. I can find no way to permanently disable or uninstall the Google search bar and Mobicip does not filter it. That means having parental controls through any other browser is useless! What can I do?

Mobicip Support Jun 28, 2017

Re: Blocking the Google search bar on Android

Hello Patrice

We believe that you are referring to our old post. Please note that this issue has been resolved since. You can now block Google search app or any other app in the device through Mobicip app restrictions thereby making Mobicip as the only window available for filtered internet access.

Patrice Jul 3, 2017

Great, I'm glad to hear there

Great, I'm glad to hear there has been resolution on this! However, I need help making that block happen. When I log in to mobicip, click Apps, and then click on the device, I can see all of the apps but can't do anything with them. It's just a list. How do I actually block specific apps?

Mobicip Support Jul 9, 2017

Re: Great, I'm glad to hear there

Hello Patrice

Please note that specific app needs to be blocked on the device itself and this cannot be done through the website. Please launch Mobicip app on the specific device, touch the Menu > Settings > Mobicip > App Restrictions > check the box next to the specific apps that you wish to block.

Lisa Jul 3, 2017

I still am unable to block

I still am unable to block this with a brand new installation of Mobicip on Android 7 (Nexus 6)

Mobicip Support Jul 9, 2017

Re: I still am unable to block

Hello Lisa

Please launch Mobicip app in the specific device > Menu > Settings > Mobicip > App Restrictions > check the box next to the specific app that you wish to block.