How to Spy on Android Phones Using Mobile Spy: 7 Steps

It can be necessary to get an idea of what someone such as a child is doing on an Android phone for their own safety. In this case you can use an app on Android to spy on their phone activities.
STEPS
METHOD 1 OF 2: DOWNLOADING THE APP

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SEARCH FOR A MONITORING APP IN THE PLAY STORE SUCH AS MOBILE SPY.

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CLICK "INSTALL" TO INSTALL MOBILE SPY. You'll want to ideally install it both on your phone and on the Android phone you want to monitor. Click "Open" to open the app on the phone you want to spy on.

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CLICK ON "FREE DOWNLOAD." Fill out the information requested in the boxes, check the user agreement, and then click "Submit."
METHOD 2 OF 2: USING THE APP

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CLICK ON "VIEW LOGS" ON YOUR PERSONAL ANDROID PHONE. Type in the username and password you set up earlier and click "Login." Search through the logs on the site to monitor the phone use and whereabouts of the Android phone you want to spy on.

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CLICK ON "TEXT MESSAGES." This will allow you to see who they've been texting.

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LOOK UNDER WHERE IT SAYS "SMS MESSAGES SENT AND RECEIVED." This will give you access to the complete list of texts on the phone you're watching.

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CLICK ON "EXPORT." Select the PDF button in the top right (next to any entry) to save the information as a PDF.
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TIPS
Mobile Spy is available for a free trial.
Choose phones to spy on that you have easy access to and a justification for viewing. For example, if you've given a phone to one of your children, then getting information on that phones activities is more justified. Spying on someone's phone that you don't own or have any connection to can be a serious problem and even illegal depending on the laws in your area.
This app allows you to view pictures, caller ID, and nearly every other ability the phone you're spying on has.
WARNINGS
To use Mobile Spy over the long term, you'll need to pay a monthly fee.
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Categories: Android
Recent edits by: Connor, Sales123, BR
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