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5 IMPORTANT BlackBerry Spy Software Buying Tips
Posted by: | CommentsThe last several days, I’ve been spending a lot of time replying to emails. Most of the questions had to do with phone compatibility, suspicious spouses, concerned parents, and a bunch of general spy phone questions.
One thing thing that stood out to me, was the large number of BlackBerry related questions. Not sure why, but it seems BlackBerry is a platform that produces the most questions from people who either have just purchase BlackBerry spy software and are now having problems, or people who are about to purchase BlackBerry spy software and are confused with a few things. This got me thinking that perhaps creating a ‘BlackBerry spy software buying tips’ blog post, would help anyone about to buy BlackBerry spy software — not make the same mistakes that others have made in the past.
Here is that list. I created it by going back and looking at all the BlackBerry related emails I received this year.
BLACKBERRY SPY SOFTWARE BUYING TIPS
1) VERIFY THE BB IS ON A DATA PLAN
Before you buy BlackBerry spy software, MAKE SURE the BlackBerry that you are installing the software on has a data plan. A data plan essentially enables the phone to connect to the internet, using the phone’s browser. A quick way to check, is to open up the browser and try to visit any external website such as Amazon, Google, etc.
Not only is a data plan required in order to install the software, but it’s also required to upload the logs that are recorded on your target’s BlackBerry. Most of the data plans come with an unlimited package (as shown in the screenshot above for AT&T’s BlackBerry packages), but there are situations where your target chose NOT to subscribe to a plan. This is common for anyone on a prepaid plan (although Boost Mobile has recently begun to offer unlimited data plans), and GSM networks outside the US.
One important point to bring up. If you find out that your target is on a data plan, but unfortunately NOT on an unlimited plan, then you might want to think twice about installing BlackBerry spy software on their phone. Even at the most optimal settings, such as you set the software to report only once every 24 hours, and you disable the GPS tracking, the software will still deplete the prepaid balance at an aggressive pace.
In summary, the best scenario is for your target’s BlackBerry to 1) be on a data plan, 2) the plan is an unlimited package.
2) OS v4.x OR v5.0? YOU NEED TO CHECK!
Before you make you purchase BlackBerry spy software, it’s also highly advisable that you verify the OS version of your target’s BlackBerry. The reason is that not all BlackBerry spy software supports OS v5.0.
For those of you who do not know how to check the OS version, it’s very simple. Just follow these steps.
1) Open the Options folder on your target’s BlackBerry. The icon should have an image a wrench.
2) Select ‘About’ from the list.
3) Now look at the third line (see the screenshot above). If you see v4.x, then that particular BlackBerry will support all of the popular BlackBerry spy apps on the market. If you see v5.x, then you are only limited to the ones that support this version.
Both MobiStealth (www.mobistealthSPY.com) & Mobile Spy (www.mobile-spy.net) support OS v5.0, but Flexispy (www.flexispysoftware.com) DOES NOT. What I’m finding out from various emails, is that since Flexispy has the popular live call monitoring feature, someone who is shopping around see that feature, and then quickly buys Flexispy without checking the OS version of their target’s BlackBerry. Then when they try to install the software, all sorts of problem start to occur, and they end up wasting countless hours trying to figure out whats wrong. In the end, they either ask for a refund, or give up and essentially waste $350 bucks on something they could have been prevented.
In summary, knowing the OS version of your target’s BlackBerry, will play a very important role in which BlackBerry spy product you end up purchasing.
3) RESEARCH THE BB’S FEATURES
A few weeks ago, I received an email from someone who had purchased MobiStealth’s BlackBerry spy software to monitor and track her teen daughter. She was able to get everything to work except the GPS tracking. She decided to send me an email to see if I had any idea what the problem was. After a little bit of research, I realized the problem. Her daughter’s BlackBerry 8520, did not have GPS. I emailed her with this, and she replied back that according to AT&T, it does. I went to AT&T’s website and sure enough, they list the BlackBerry Curve 8520, as having GPS. Unfortunately, this is wrong.
If you go to BlackBerry’s website, or do a quick search for the 8520, you’ll find out that this version does not have GPS.
The whole point of this story, is to recommend that you take the time to ensure your target’s BlackBerry supports all the features of the BlackBerry spy software you are purchasing. For example, if GPS tracking is important to you, then make sure the phone has GPS. If you choose to spend more money so you can view photos snapped on the BlackBerry, make sure your target’s phone has a camera.
In summary, knowing the features of your target’s BlackBerry phone will ensure you get the most out of your purchase, and save the aggravation of trying to figure out why a particular feature wont work.
4) KNOW WHAT SPY FEATURES YOU WANT
It’s very important that you understand all the features that you need, BEFORE you purchase the software. If I were you, I would write down a list of everything you want to do. Read emails, view photos, monitor their PC, track their location, etc. Don’t worry if you are not sure if the feature is offered, just write down all the spy features that are most important.
Now take this list and go to the BlackBerry spy software vendor you are looking at, and find out which version supports the most features. A common problem I read in various emails, is someone had purchased BlackBerry spy software without really thinking what they needed. After using it a few weeks, they quickly realized a feature they realy need is not supported. They then end up having to make another purchase, and go through the whole installation process again.
If someone were to ask me which BlackBerry spy software to purchase, I would recommend the following:
Do you need to listen to live calls? >> Flexispy (www.flexispysoftware.com) is for anyone who needs to listen to live calls. Their top of the line PRO-X version enables you to listen to live calls (does not work on CDMA networks), view emails, text messages, emails, remotely listen to your target’s surroundings via a spy call, has remote SMS commands, and more. If you need to listen to your target’s calls, Flexispy PRO-X is your only option at the moment.
The downside? It’s $350 bucks.
Want a way to spy on their BlackBerry and PC? >> Mobile Spy (www.mobile-spy.net) has all the “must have” features such as viewing text messages, emails, contacts, GPS tracking, and they’ve even recently added a way to view photos and videos. What Mobile Spy also offers is a FREE copy of their powerful PC monitoring software called Sniper Spy (www.sniperspypc.com) with a purchase of a one year license . Sniper spy enables you to view just about everything your target does on their PC. You can view chats, keystrokes, snapshots of the screen, and it has a real cool live PC monitoring feature where you can watch your target as they use their PC in real time. In addition, you can remotely grab and view files stored on their PC and it has a remote installation feature. For less than $100 bucks, you get a very solid BlackBerry spy software application, and a powerful PC monitoring program. No other BlackBerry spy software offers this cell phone / PC combination.
The downside? Mobile Spy doesn’t have all the features offered by Flexispy & MobiStealth such as live call monitoring and spy call.
Want the best value for money? >> MobiStealth PRO (www.mobistealthSPY.com) is my new favorite BlackBerry spy software product. The great thing about MobiStealth, is it does just about everything Flexispy PRO-X does (MobiStealth does not offer live call interception), at a much lower price. Although I’ve always been a very big fan of Flexispy, it’s hard to not recommend MobiStealth for anyone who does not need to listen to live calls. If you look at the screenshot above, you’ll see a feature by feature comparison of both MobiStealth PRO and Flexispy PRO. You can see right away that MobiStealth not only offers a lower price point than Flexispy PRO, but it has more features. It’s definitely the best BlackBerry spy software for anyone who wants the most features, at the lowest price.
The downside? MobiStealth is relatively new to the spy phone industry, so their product has not been in the hands of as many people as Flexispy. This means you “might” experience an occasional hiccup. For example, some customers reported that spy call recordings were not always working. When this got back to MobiStealth, they quickly added a LIVE spy call feature that enables anyone having problems to still perform a spy call.
5) MAKE SURE YOU CAN ACCESS TO THE PHONE
The final and MOST IMPORTANT buying tip is to MAKE SURE YOU HAVE ACCESS TO THE PHONE!
You have no idea how many emails I’ve received asking how to remotely install BlackBerry spy software. So many people are purchasing the software without even having a way to access their target’s BlackBerry. If you only remember one thing in this blog post, remember that YOU MUST HAVE PHYSICAL ACCESS TO THE PHONE. My apologies for going nuts on the CAPS, but this is still one of the most common problems I’m coming across. The reason you must have physical access to the BlackBerry, is because the BlackBerry spy software is downloaded directly into the BlackBerry, so without physical access, there is no way you are going to install it. This also means if you can’t get past your target’s PIN code, you wont be able to install the software.
In summary, there is absolutely no way to install BlackBerry spy software without access to the phone.
If you are in the market for BlackBerry spy software, make sure you go through these five steps, and if you still hav questions, send me an email, and I’ll be more than happy to answer your questions.
Good luck!
SPG
PS> BTW, I plan to do a similar post for the iPhone. Most likely, it will be out later this week.
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Best Spy Phone Forum | Got A Spy Phone Question? Check This Out.
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I know buying spy phone software is not easy.
You have to not only worry about the thought of installing software on your target’s cell phone, but you have to do it within a time period when you have access to their phone, hope that you even bought the right product, and cross your fingers that nothing will go wrong during installation.
If you are thinking of buying spy phone software, but really need a few QUICK answers to your questions, then check out the best spy phone forum site on the net. :)
I say that with a smile because it’s a site I set up last year, but you will find lots of great information there. More than 2000 members, almost 500 posts and close to 200 threads. It’s currently the only discussion forum that is 100% focused on the spy phone industry.
Most of the questions are being asked in the 2010 Spy Phone Q & A section, but you’ll also find categorie set up for specific phone types such as Android, BlackBerry, Nokia/Symbian, Windows Mobile. There is also sections for new product announcements, articles on spy phone software, spy phone scams, and each product such as Flexispy, Mobile Spy, MobiSteath, E-Stealth has its own area to read what others are saying.
If you have questions that you want answered right away, I urge you to explore the spy phone forums, and most likely you’ll find the answer.
Check it out at www.spyphoneforums.com
Have fun,
SPG
PS> Still email me your questions, but if you post them on the forum, then everyone else can benefit from our Q&A. :)
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Spy Phone Tip > How To Do A Quick Phone Check
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Determining if your target’s cell phone will support the installation of spy phone software, should be one of the first things you do prior to purchasing. It’s easy to spot an iPhone or BlackBerry, but what should you do when you have absolutely no idea if your target’s cell phone is running Android, Symbian, or Windows Mobile? To find out if your target’s cell phone is supported, here are a couple QUICK and EASY options.
OPTION #1: Go to the spy phone vendor’s website and see if your target’s cell phone is listed. Check for a tab or link on their website that says Supported Phones, Compatibility or something similar. The three main spy phone vendors Flexispy, Mobile Spy, & MobiStealth all have pictures of each supported phone type, so they do make it easy.
Using this option is great if your target has a phone that’s been on the market for a while, but if they have a cell phone that’s just hit the market, you probably won’t see it listed on the vendor’s website. This is where Option #2 comes in.
OPTION #2: Do a quick online search yourself and find out right away. Performing a search on your own is actually quite easy if you know where to go. My favorite resource to check on phone compatibility is CNET Reviews. When readers email me wanting to know if a specific phone is compatible, I’ll always reply back with a link to a review from CNET. Just follow these three easy steps.
1) Go to http://reviews.cnet.com and do a search for the phone.
2) Look for your phone within the search results, and then click on the one that best matches your search query. Once the review page loads, you’ll see a series of small tabs. What you’ll want to do is click on the ‘Specifications’ tab as shown below.
3) Now scroll down and look for the ‘Communicator Features’ section. If you see either Google Android, Symbian OS, or Windows Mobile, then you’ll be able to install spy phone software on your target’s cell phone.
Just remember that not all vendors support all OS types. Here is a quick summary of each company, and what they support.
FLEXISPY – BlackBerry, iPhone, Symbian, & Windows Mobile
MOBILE SPY – Android, BlackBerry, iPhone, Symbian, & Windows Mobile
MOBISTEALTH - Android
In a perfect world, the best thing to do would be to do a quick search as described above and verify that your target’s cell phone is supported. Then just to be 100% sure, send an email to the spy phone vendor and ask them to confirm that the phone is supported. There could be a legitimate reason why a specific cell phone is not listed on their site as a supported phone. In probably 9 out of 10 times, if you see that your target’s cell phone is running a supported OS, you wont have any problems installing spy phone software, but it’s always good to double check.
Have fun,
SPG
PS> Feel free to email me with any questions you have regarding phone compatibility.
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Top 5 Spy Phone Mistakes To Avoid
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I often hear from people who made some sort of mistake when purchasing spy phone 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 spy phone 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 spy phone software not to function as advertised. When this happens, and the support team of your spy phone 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 your target has? 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 spy phone software. They either think the software must be installed on their phone versus the target’s phone, or they don’t take enough time to determine if their target’s cell phone is compatible.
It’s quite easy in most cases to determine if your target’s phone type 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 target’s 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 your target’s phone is there.
Now keep in mind that most of the websites are not updated frequently, so if you don’t see your target’s 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 your target’s 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. It might take a few days to get back to you, but I will definitely find out for you.
3) ASSUMING YOU CAN ACCESS THE TARGET PHONE: Another common mistake people make is they rush out to purchase spy phone software without ever thinking about their ability to get physical access to the target phone. Without physical access to the target device, there is absolutely no way you are going to get spy phone software on the phone. Now lets take this one step further. Not only do you need physical access to the target phone, but you also need to make sure the phone is not protected with a PIN number. In order to install spy phone software, you need to be able to access the cell phone’s browser, and point to a specific website. Without access to the phone, and a way to circumvent their PIN number, you will not be installing any type of spy software on their phone. Your best choice would be either try an alternative spy phone product (such as a SIM Card Spy product or PC Spy Software), or bite the bullet and purchase a compatible cell phone. This will enable you to make sure you have a compatible cell phone, but also to give yourself enough time to setup/configure the software, and test it out, before giving to your target as a gift. Valentines Day is around the corner. If you have to go down this path, Valentines Day would be a perfect excuse to purchase a new cell phone for your loved one.
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 spy phone 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.
Another important installation tip I give people is that everyone should have a “back up” in place in case you are caught during installation. Perhaps download a ring tone, game, or wall paper before you install the software. This will enable you to show your target what you were doing with their phone if they just happen to walk in on you during installation. The last thing you want is for your target to walk in and ask what you are doing, and you have nothing to reply back with.
5) CHOOSING THE WRONG PRODUCT: You need to find out what spy phone 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 on their target, 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. There is absolutely no reason why someone should purchase Flexispy’s PRO-X product if they will never want to listen in on their target’s phone calls. On the flip side, if you know that listening to your target’s calls is going to be important to you, spend the extra money up front and get the top of the line product. This will save you from any headaches of trying to go through the hassles of getting your hands on the target phone, installation, set up, configuration, etc.
If you have any questions with any of the above items, don’t hesitate to email me.
Good luck!
SPG
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Spy Phone Forum Launched – The #1 resource (soon to be!) for spy phone discussions, tips, news and spy phone reviews is now live!
Just want to share some good news with everyone. Although it’s been a bit quiet lately in the spy phone world, there is a bit of good news. 
Today I launched a spy phone forum (www.spyphoneforums.com) dedicated to the spy phone industry. My vision for this spy phone forum is a place where everyone can ask questions, share their spy phone experiences, read about the latest spy phone news and reviews (from not only me, but other customers as well), and just talk about anything spy related.
Another reason for launching this spy phone forum is due to the large number of emails I receive on a daily basis. On average, I get about 75 emails a day from people around the world with various spy phone questions. I’d estimate that more than 75% of the questions are similar to what is being asked every day by others, so by having a forum where people can post their questions and read the replies from myself and other people, will benefit everyone who is looking for spy phone software.
Keep in mind, the forum is a bit empty at the moment, but I’m hoping activity will pick up and will start to become a “go to” resource for everyone in the market for spy phone software.
Check it out here —->> Spy Phone Forums
Enjoy!
SPG
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Spy Phone Tip #1 – How To Be A Cell Phone Spy Without Buying Spy Phone Software
Posted by: | CommentsSpy Phone Tip #1 – Here are a couple quick and easy ways to be a cell phone spy without buying any spy phone software.
How To View Call & Text Message History Logs – Sign up for online account access with your cell phone provider. Just go to the cell phone provider’s website and create an online account. Some providers such as Verizon & ATT Wireless send out a temporarily password directly to the cell phone, so make sure you check the sign up details. If a text message is sent out, you will have to quickly borrow the cell phone to get the password and delete the message.
Once you have online account access, you will be amazed with the type of information you can retrieve. Complete call logs (incoming & outgoing) with land and cell numbers, text/picture message details such as the sender/recipient cell phone number, time, and date. You can even export all the data to view later. Armed with this information, you’ll be able to quickly figure out if there is any suspicious call activity going on.
How To Find Out Who Owns A Number That You Often See In Call Logs – If you need to find out the owner of a particular phone number (land line or cell phone), it’s a lot easier than you probably think. The internet is flooded with services that will do a reverse phone look up. This means you enter a telephone number, and within seconds you will get details who owns that particular number. Most of the services I’ve used are free for land lines. Unfortunately, to do a reverse cell phone look up requires you to pay, but most services are anywhere between 10-15 bucks per report. The report will provide information such as who owns the cell and their address. Both of these services are a great way to find out who really is the person that your significant other says is calling. Here are a few more details of the type of service that each one provides.
Reverse Look Up (For land lines)
- Usually free
- Phone owner name and current address
- Geographic information (From U.S. Census Bureau; Census 2000)
- Satellite maps
To try it out, go to www.whitepages.com/reverse_phone
Reverse Cell Phone Look Up (For cell phones)
- Not free, but generally not more than $15 USD.
- Phone owner name and current address
- Line type – landline or mobile
- Household members
- Phone company and carrier
- Possible neighbors and relatives
- Issuing location
- Satellite maps
- Other phone numbers belonging to owner
- Owner’s address history
To try it out, go to www.cellphonesnoop.com
You now have a couple ways to get cell phone data without spending any money (or at least very little). By the way, if you have any tips you want to share, send them my way. Have fun.
SPG
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