Help: Security applications for android?

OU812

The eldest kid is getting an android phone for xmas (Xperia M4).

I'm all apple so have no idea what I should be looking for. Ideally I'd like something that I can install that would:

• Block certain sites
• I can be alerted if she leaves a pre-set geofenced area
• Find my phone type thing
• Store all photos & text messages (& possibly calls) if needed for a predetermined time (son't want to snoop, just want to be able to call them up if needed.
• Anything else recommended

Suggestions please?

jimgoose

Have a look at "Lookout" for Android. The free edition covers many of the basics:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lookout&hl=en

D'Peoples Voice

OU812 wrote: »

The eldest kid is getting an android phone for xmas (Xperia M4).

I'm all apple so have no idea what I should be looking for. Ideally I'd like something that I can install that would:

• Block certain sites
• I can be alerted if she leaves a pre-set geofenced area
• Find my phone type thing
• Store all photos & text messages (& possibly calls) if needed for a predetermined time (son't want to snoop, just want to be

There is no shortage of options - which is both a blessing and a curse!
There are numerous websites that cover this kind of thing - so be sure to give us all some feedback as to what works for you!

Restricting apps

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http://internet-safety.yoursphere.com/2014/04/10-android-parental-control-apps/

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http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-child-proof-your-android-phone/

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http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/how-to/google-android/parental-control-on-android-image-3461359/

from http://forums.androidcentral.com/android-security-talk/387012-parental-control.html
Funamo can be used on an android browser to set limits to accessible content, it comes with a safe search filter, it blocks adult related keywords/words, you can also log calls and sms and protect your kid from purchasing adult android apps.

Restricting websites

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http://pumpic.com/security/how-to-block-websites-on-android-device/

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https://www.maketecheasier.com/block-websites-in-chrome/

Storing Texts

- To store SMS Texts

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mdroidapps.smsbackuprestore&hl=en

- To store WhatsApp conversations, photos and videos to Google Drive -

http://tech.firstpost.com/news-analysis/whatsapp-now-lets-you-backup-conversations-photos-and-videos-to-google-drive-264060.html

Finding the phone

- Android Device Manager

https://www.google.com/android/devicemanager

- Lookout

https://www.lookout.com/features/missing-device

- FoneHome

https://www.myfonehome.com/

Hell, you could probably use Airdroid for some of the features you want - as I said, numerous possibilities.