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How to prevent the creation of guest accounts on Android devices

December 27, 2020

On Android devices the main account has Admin rights and allows creating new user accounts and guest user accounts. These accounts if created and used would bypass any parental controls. To prevent this we will need to do the following 3 steps:Eliminate the guest profilePassword protect the main accountCreate a new user profile for your child and install Kibosh thereSTEP ONE: Eliminate the guest profileSwipe down the Notification bar and tap the User icon .Tap on the Guest user to change to the Guest account.Swipe…

How to disable Safe Mode on Android

December 27, 2020

Scott

Android, How to Guides

Safe Mode is a sandbox feature on Android normally used to troubleshoot app related issues. If a user restarts their Android into Safe Mode only the System’s core applications – which includes a web browser – will load. Safe Mode will bypass any Internet Security solution available today and therefor, in order to trust your Android is always Kibosh protected Safe Mode needs to be disabled unless authorized. We can disable Safe Mode by encrypting the Android device and the password…

How to protect Android with Kibosh 2.0

July 20, 2020

Scott

Android, Mobile

How to protect Android with Kibosh VPN.Install Kibosh Mobile Family Safe VPN(optional) Install and configure Smart App lockSecurity FAQ How to install the Kibosh VPN:Step 1: On your Android device install the OpenVPN Connect app. Step 2: Download the Android VPN profile from the URL you received in the email we sent you, on the Android device.Open your KiboshFilter.com/USERID and enter your passwordChoose ‘continue to website’Choose Direct Download on the DropBox page > DownloadOpen Yes to Import .ovpn profile into OpenVPN Step 3:…