How Do Mobile Spy Apps Work?

Mobile spy applications often go by different names- spy phone software and cell phone monitoring apps are just some of the more popular terms, but the concept is the same.

Here’s a quick rundown on how spy phone software works and how it can help you monitor a smartphone’s activity.

Installing the App

Cell phone spy software may not be installed remotely. You will need to have the mobile device with you and install the software to begin recording the activity.

This usually requires root access for more features, such as the ability to capture screenshots and get into a phone’s video and photo gallery for example. Once successful, you can now ‘see’ the mobile screen through a computer as it were your own.

Managing the Dashboard

After the app is installed on the target phone you will now need an online dashboard where you can monitor the activity.

The things you can do will depend on the software, but the usual things include downloading videos, call logs and recordings to your PC, seeing browser history and even have a degree of control over it. Some spy phone apps allow you to block specific websites, lock the phone or uninstall an app.

A spy app can be used to gather information about the cell phone, including its location and how it was used in the last 24 hours.

Monitoring the Spy Software

Spy phone software developers have made installing their apps easy. All you need to do is follow the instructions and ensure you’re connected to the internet. For the features to work, the mobile must either be connected to the internet or have GPS on.

Before considering a spy phone app you will need to look at the compatibility issues and how to install the software correctly. Afterwards you can let the user have the cell phone and monitor from a distance.