How To Setup Parental Controls On Android
by Darren
The open source Android operating system has become very popular in a short amount of time. The number of applications an Android user can download and use seem endless. Paid applications and free applications load the Android Market. The fun and functionality of these applications are beneficial on many levels. At the same time, certain applications can bring unwanted implications for a child who has downloaded something that parents aren’t aware of. Concerned parents need choices to protect their children from applications and other actions that are reserved for adults only. Often times, parents are seeking ways of how to setup parental controls for Android devices. While there isn’t a way to turn parental control on from the device itself, here are a few applications that should help setup parental controls for Android devices through restricting and monitoring.
Price: Free
The Android Parental Control application will provide parents a sense of security and safety for their juvenile Android user. This applicaton will work for Android devices with operating systems 1.5 and up. Parents will be able to select and filter specific applications with a Sandbox system that only allows chosen apps to show on the phone.
Price: Free
This parental control application runs invisible while your child is using their Android device. Phone Control enables parents to forward an SMS messages incoming and outgoing as another SMS or send all incoming and outgoing SMS/MMS data to an assigned email address. Another great feature of this application is that is shows parents the GPS location of their child in addition to the other great features.
Price: Free
Parents who have kids 8 years and under will love the functionality of this Android application. Kids Mode: Play & Learn allows parents to put their phone in Kid Mode so that their children will only be able to view fun educational games and videos as the phone’s home button is locked. Ensure that you download Adobe Flash Player for free to get the full effect of the application. A great and popular parental control application.
Code 9 Mobile Parental Controls 
Price: Free
Code 9 Mobile Parental Controls is a subscription based service that promotes parents and kids working together. With this service, kids are encouraged to use their mobile devices properly while also protecting their privacy. The application works in conjunction with the website to connect parents to their children’s mobile lives. The application does require an account at the Code 9 website.
Price: Free
Use this effective monitoring app for 30 days free trial and sign up for the $9.95 monthly service. My Mobile Watchdog allows parents to monitor their children’s mobile activity such as email, texting, call logs and more. Parents will receive a real time alert when their children are contacted by any number that is not included in the initial call setup. My Mobile Watchdog is a great and inexpensive way to keep your child safe from danger.
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Your tips is very much appreciated, I think setting up a parental control apps in android is a good decision to protect our kids or minors from danger and avoid them to open pornographic videos and violence.
Parental control is certainly very important for kids safety. These applications are really useful. I have downloaded play and learn mode in my 12 years cell phone and I have also subscribed for my mobile watchdog so that I can ensure the safety of my child.
Very informative! I think parental control is a very supportive way to abstain your kids getting into the mess that comes with social networking website and internet world. Everyone must install one of the monitoring applications for sure. In fact I’m also going to install android parental control now.