You
probably have come across cell phone tracker software providers online
purporting to install cell phone spy technology remotely without the need to
have physical access to the target phone. This is a lie and a means through
which scam websites have used since time immemorial to swindle unsuspecting and
ignorant customers. If you notice this, it’s highly advisable that you avoid
such providers and give their services a wide berth. We are going to debunk the
myths as to why remote cell phone monitoring software installation is a long
shot.
For
starters, let’s understand that there are really no special features required
in order to install cell
phone spy technology. The requirements are pretty basic and most of the
time, all is needed is for a given mobile phone to be compatible with the
application to be installed, the operating system of your phone (IOS,
Blackberry OS, android OS, Symbian OS, Windows Phone OS) to be compatible with
the application you seek to install and lastly, the mobile device should be
able to connect to the internet.
With
that understood, let’s take a look based on the operating systems as to why
remote cell phone monitoring installation is an exercise in futility and a long
shot by all means.
Android Devices – Rooting
In
simple terms, rooting refers to the process through which a person is able to
gain administrative access to a phone running on android OS hence making it
possible for them to make unlimited changes to its operating system. In
essence, it is important to root your mobile device if it’s running on android
OS prior to installing cell phone monitoring software. This is highly
recommended but is not compulsory. You cannot do rooting remotely and hence it
is correct to say that remote installation is a tall order, an impossibility so
to speak.
IOS Devices – Jailbreaking
Well,
if you have never heard of this term as relates to iPhones or iPads, you might
be forgiven for thinking that it entails breaking out of jail literally.
However, jail breaking simply refers to the process of removing restrictions
from an iPhone imposed by its manufacturer Apple to enable you install third
party applications. As a matter of fact, you can only install applications that
have been verified by Apple. As such, installing third party applications such
as cell phone monitoring software requires you to jail break your iPhone before
the installation can be successful. In light of this, remote installation is a
tall order and as such you need to desist from purchasing from providers who
insist that they can do installation remotely.
Now
that we’ve tackled the issue of remote installation, the question that is
uppermost in the minds of many people is whether installation of cell phone spy software is legal or
not. Well to set the record straight, installation of spy technology is only
legal if you are installing it on a phone that you rightfully own or if you
take the necessary measures to inform the owner of the phone that you are
monitoring their phone.
As
relates to installation on a kids phone, it is perfectly legal since you have
the right to keep tabs on their phone and track their activities. As an
employer, it is legal to track company issued mobile phones provided that you
had warned employees prior to issuing the phones that the mobile phones will be
monitored. If you have reservations on the legality of cell phone monitoring
installation, the best course of action would be to consult a lawyer. To learn
more, click
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