I often hear from people who made some sort of mistake when purchasing cell phone monitoring and/or tracking software. Most result in a financial loss, but in some cases, it’s a bit more serious. I’ve decided to put together a quick list of the five most common spy phone mistakes to avoid.
1) NO REFUND POLICY: Make sure you buy spy phone software only from a vendor that has a full money back guarantee. A legitimate company that is selling a product that works as advertised, should be confident enough to give you a full money back guarantee. Most of the companies selling Bluetooth mobile phone spy software do not offer refunds. Many of them have a strict zero refund policy, and a few of them will only offer in-store credit if you can prove the merchandise was defective.
Do yourself a favor, don’t waste your money on these companies. Stick with a company that offers a solid refund. It’s impossible to test every possible variation of a cell phone. You have different applications that may cause a conflict with the software, OS versions, network issues related to your geographic location, etc. are just some of the many problems that could cause the software not to function as advertised. When this happens, and the support team of the vendor cannot get the product to work, it’s only fair that you get your money back in full.
2) NOT VERIFYING SUPPORTED PHONE LIST: Do you know what type of phone they have? Is it supported or is it running a non supported and/or proprietary Operating System? This is a very common mistake people make when purchasing cell monitoring software. They either think the software must be installed on their phone versus the other phone, or they don’t take enough time to determine if the cell phone is compatible.
It’s quite easy in most cases to determine if your a cell phone is compatible. An iPhone and BlackBerry are easy to pick out. Where it gets a little bit more difficult is when your target is using a cell phone which you are not sure is running an of the supported Operating Systems. Phones such as the Samsung SCH i760 or Motorola Q are a supported, but how would you know? Is the Motorola RAZR supported? The quick and easy way to identify if your the phone is supported is to go to the spy phone vendors website and look under ‘Supported Phones’ or ‘Compatible Phones’ and look to see if the phone is there.
Now keep in mind that most of the websites are not updated frequently, so if you don’t see their phone listed, run a quick check on Google for phone and add ‘specifications’ to the Google search. Look for a review of the phone and try to find out if the phone uses either Symbian, Windows Mobile, or Android. If it does, then you are good to go. If after searching around on the web, you still cannot determine if their cell phone is compatible, go to www.spyphoneforums.com and post a question if the phone is supported, and I’ll quickly check around for you.
3) BUYING TO CATCH A CHEATING SPOUSE: Although I get a TON of emails from spouses that want to buy cell phone monitoring software to see if their spouse is cheating, this could actually get you into BIG trouble. In most countries, installing monitoring and tracking software on a phone you don’t own and/or spying on someone without their consent will cause a lot of problems for you. I’m not a lawyer, so I can’t give any legal advice, but I do know that you should NOT attempt to monitor your spouse, significant other or adult children with any spy software product without the consent and knowledge of such persons. Doing so may violate local, state or federal laws and you could be subject to civil or criminal penalties.
4) NOT TAKING TIME TO REVIEW INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS: This is where people really blow it and get caught. You must study the installation instructions prior to installing the software. Don’t think for a second that you are not going to have any questions. You will have questions, and you will completely screw up if you don’t take the time to go through the installation instructions to make sure you completely understand every single step. I always recommend that after you purchase the software, you go through each step of the installation instructions, and make sure you completely understand what the requirement is for that step. If you do not, send the support team a question, and get your questions answered. The good news is that installation is not difficult if you take the time up front to study the instructions and ask the right questions with the vendor’s support team.
5) CHOOSING THE WRONG PRODUCT: You need to find out what monitoring and tracking features you want, before you install the software. A common mistake I hear is that someone is happy with their results so far. They’ve installed the software and are satisfied with the results. However, now they want to get more info, but do not know how to upgrade their software. The best way to avoid this problem is to first identify the features that are most important to you, then choose the product based on the features you want. This will save you from any headaches of trying to go through the hassles of installation all over again.
If you have any questions with any of the above items, don’t hesitate to email me.
Good luck!
SPG
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my girl has nokia 6600 and i have samsung u900,want to read her txts sent and received,check her calls etc,which spy software would you recommend that would work with her phone.thanx…
I have a Telstra zte would that phone be compatable for phone spy?
Spyphone Guy Reply:
February 24th, 2010 at 9:24 pm
Hi,
I had a look at the Telstra phones, and they dont seem compatible. I checked at http://www.zte.com.au
You need to make sure that the phone uses one of the supported OS types, such as Android, Symbian, or Windows Mobile.
SPG
Hello,
Does the Flexi Spy Pro work on the Verizon Blackberry Tour phone? Also, i read that the target phones phone bill will likely go up because of the monitoring, is this true?
Spyphone Guy Reply:
February 24th, 2010 at 9:22 pm
Hi Mari,
As long as the Tour is not running OS V.5.0, then it will work. In regards to the phone bill, it depends on the interval that is set. If you set the interval (this is the time between when the phone uploads all the recorded data), is set to report at the most frequent interval, then their data plan will definitely go up, but if you set this at a low interval, then they most likely wont notice it, especially if they use their BB to chat, surf the net, etc.
SPG
Is spymaster tools.com any good ? I purchased there product cant getit to work
Spyphone Guy Reply:
February 24th, 2010 at 8:14 pm
Hi Brad,
I would never recommend it to any of my readers. There are so many better products on the market.
SPG
Thinkin bout purchasing the flexispy pro, does the secondary (other non-tp) matter? Is any of the features of the spy program not going to run if i use say a prepaid phone as the secondary?
Spyphone Guy Reply:
February 25th, 2010 at 10:15 pm
Hi Joe,
The only thing you need to worry about is to ensure that the target phone is supported. It doenst matter the type of phone you have, because the software is only looking for your number when you call in to do the spy call. Once it recognizes your num, it wont ring the target’s phone, instead it will secretly answer the phone so you can listen in on the surroundings.
SPG
I have a Verizon LG VX5500 and want to install spyware on a Verizon Casio G’Zone Rock. Can you advise anything? Also, it’s important that I tell you that the Casio is my husbands Work Cell Phone, it’s on his employer’s account and he never sees a bill. In other words… are there problems with my even to think to install spyware on my husbands “company paid for cell phone?”
Thank you
Spyphone Guy Reply:
March 2nd, 2010 at 6:45 pm
Hi Janet,
Unfortunately, the Verizon LG VX5500 is not a supported phone. I’m not aware of any spyware you can install on it.
Rgds,
SPG
hi sir
ones i buy spy software so can i use it to more then one phone
dear sir
i am lookiin for a complete soft wear to spy on nokia 95 include every things records all comming phone and sms and surounding sounds evry things i want your best and all the informations regad installing and advantge and dis advantge and any important information you may think is it important for me and is it working ok in saudi arabia i am in hary pleas
hatem
can you tell me if the LG Dare will work? I checked the CNet web page but cannot find the information? Thanks…
SPG,
I searched for the specs on a LG env touch and really didn’t find anything. Are you aware of any software that will work with it? Also, I read on estealth’s website that is works with all phones. What are your thoughts on this product?
Thanks!
Bob
Spyphone Guy Reply:
March 15th, 2010 at 3:41 pm
Hi Bob,
Unfortunately, the LG Env Touch is not supported. I had a look at the specs over at http://reviews.cnet.com/cell-phones/lg-env-touch-verizon/4507-6454_7-33665903.html?tag=mncolBtm;rnav, and it doesnt have any of the supported platforms such as Android, Symbian, or Win Mobile.
SPG
Will this work on streight talk? Its a trac phone
Spyphone Guy Reply:
March 14th, 2010 at 4:43 pm
Hi Mike,
Unfortunately, the Trac phone is not supported.
SPG
SPG
Would flexispy or any of your recommended spy programs be able to operate on a Motorola QA30 A.K.A Motorola Hint?
Also I saw a previous post in reference to data usage, if the targets plan is an unlimited plan, will it even matter?
I want to spy on an LG VX 5500 txt/sms messages and call logs. I have a blackberry. the LG does not have a SIM so how can I spy?
What software/spyware will work on MetroPCS phones as they have No Sim card? And when I do find a compatable spyware program do I have to have the phone that I want to spy on or just load the software in my computer? Thanks for the help.
i purchased the estealth and i didnt get any installation instructions does this software even work and how do you install it. i am trying to target a lg bantor do you know what works on this phone.
Hi! I’m wanting the ability to listen to phone calls like Flexispy pro-x offers AND the ability to look at the URL history like Mobile spy offers. Is it possible to run both(at the same time) on an Iphone? What would you recommend? Thank you soooooooo much.
i have a verizon lg VX8575 chocolate touch and i was wondering what spy ware i can install to keep track of my sons phone which is a motorola that runs java. i believe my phone runs java also? can you help? what about clubmz e-spy?
Can you use spy software on Casio Rock? Does spyware show to people that work for phone company?
Just wondering, I have a Motorola Hint QA30.. it is by Metro PCS and apparently they don’t sell it anymore (Just my luck)… I was wondering, since I was given a heads up by someone that I am having my text messages recorded and have been told what one of them was. Is is true that they can install spyware on my phone that F-secure can/can’t delete? I’d like to also say I was told it’s “the same thing NASA uses to tack down messages” which is kind of a lie in my opinion because I have done my research.. It could just be all lies and information about me people spread… please tell me for sure what you think though..
Hi
I just wonder if any spy software works on Sony Ericsson W995 Progressive BlackHPM-88 that is what my husband use.
Thanks
Hi! if i will buy flexi pro ,does it works in UNITED ARAB EMIRATES? and if i am going to access targets phone do i need an internet connection on my phone.acctualy i am using blackberry 8900 and i want to know if flexi-pro will work on samsung phones? THANKS
hi,
In case of Live call monitoring the target gets an indication of hold/ conference call when the controller dials the targets number. Is there a software which will give no indications howesover for live callmonitoring or is it that some settings in the target phone needs to be done for conferencecall and hold debarring.
regards
rock
Is there anything that can support a casio g’zone rock phone? Thank you..
Phone on my Verizon family account LG VX8575 (chocolate touch). I want access to all SMS message content sent or received. Bubble program one I have found but want advice before shelling out $$$
I know you say flexispy doesnt work with trac phones. Im not sure if the straight talk is considered a trac phone since they have the new unlimited everything plans? It has unlimited everything: minutes, texts, mobile web access. It is the samsung t401g which I understang is on the gsm network. Just needed to know, didnt see that make of phone on your list and didnt knoe if the one that is close to it would work? Also the phone you use to receive the info doesnt matter right? cause it is an htc evo. Thanks