PhoneSheriff is compatible with the 5 major operating systems for today's smartphones: BlackBerry, Android, iPhone, Windows Mobile 6.x, and Symbian OS 9.x and now Apple iPads and Android tablets! This page is a partial list of phones and tablets that are compatible with PhoneSheriff.
Many carriers re-brand phones using their own name. For example: the T-Mobile MyTouch 3G is the same device as the HTC Hero. Both are compatible, despite having different names.
**** PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION REGARDING COMPATIBILITY ****
When looking at the images below in consideration of having a smartphone that will be compatible with the PhoneSheriff software, please be aware that compatiblity means not only the Make / Model of the phone, but also the Firmware / Operating System Version that is running on the phone. All compatible operating system versions are listed below in their appropriate sections.
VERIZON NOTICE: If your carrier is Verizon, you MUST currently subscribe to their GPS services so that the GPS tracking feature of PhoneSheriff will function properly. If you do not subscribe to their GPS services, PhoneSheriff will NOT be able to monitor the GPS locations of the monitored device.
Don't have a compatible phone?
If you do not see your phone listed below or have a question about compatibility, you can ask us a question at our Helpdesk. Also, you can view our list of compatible major phone carriers and our recommendations.
Phone / Tablet Operating System Requirements
In addition viewing the Make / Model image grid below, please read the operating system requirements for your phone.
Phone Operating System Requirements
Android iPhone BlackBerry Windows Mobile Symbian OSTablet Operating System Requirements
Android Tablets iPadClick a device type below to view the requirements.
PhoneSheriff is the perfect child monitoring software for the Android. The version for Android includes the ability to monitor text messages, calls, internet activity and GPS locations. PhoneSheriff can also implement filters, such as blocked phone numbers, time restrictions, and whitelists. It is currently compatible with most Android devices.
PhoneSheriff is currently compatible with the following Android OS version(s):
PhoneSheriff for Android can monitor & restrict the following activities:
Activities Logged
Activities Restricted
Alerts
More Features
The Android version of PhoneSheriff works with most Android devices, including the Samsung Galaxy S3, HTC One X and Motorola RAZR HD
Some other service providers may have restricted the installation of third-party applications on their devices as well. Please check Settings > Applications to make sure you have the Unknown Sources box visible. If you do not see this field, then your device WILL NOT be able to install PhoneSheriff.
PhoneSheriff is compatible with most BlackBerry smartphones running compatible versions of the BlackBerry operating system. The currently compatible models are shown in the list below. This BlackBerry monitoring software requires an Internet connection to upload logs. You will not need a computer to download or install PhoneSheriff, just the internet connection of the phone itself.
PhoneSheriff is currently compatible with the following BlackBerry OS version(s):
PhoneSheriff for BlackBerry can monitor & restrict the following activities:
Activities Logged
Activities Restricted
Alerts
More Features
PhoneSheriff is the leading child monitoring software for the iPhone. For anyone who wants to monitor their child's activity on their iPhone, this software does the job. The iPhone must have a data plan and an Internet connection so the PhoneSheriff software can upload logs to your account. PhoneSheriff is the world's first iPhone child monitoring and filtering software! PhoneSheriff is compatible with Apple iPhone firmware versions up to & including 6.1.2 for the 3G, 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S or iPhone 5.
*** All iPhones MUST be jailbroken prior to installing PhoneSheriff. This must be done by the customer before purchasing and installing the software. Please see the Additional Requirements about jailbreaking. ***
PhoneSheriff is currently compatible with the following Apple iPhone OS version(s):
PhoneSheriff is currently NOT compatible with the following Apple iPhone OS version(s):
PhoneSheriff for iPhone can monitor & restrict the following activities:
Activities Logged
Activities Restricted
Alerts
More Features
Additional Requirements
*** Your iPhone MUST be jailbroken prior to installing PhoneSheriff. We DO NOT PROVIDE SUPPORT for the jailbreaking process. This must be done by the customer. You can search online for numerous sites with tutorials that can assist you with this process, such as iClarified or Redmond Pie. ***
PhoneSheriff is compatible with many smartphones running the Windows Mobile operating system version 6.x. A partial list of compatible phones is shown below. Even if you don't see your phone on this page, any Windows Mobile 6.x based smartphone (not Pocket PC) with Internet connectivity will work.
PhoneSheriff for Windows Mobile 6.x can monitor & restrict the following activities:
Activities Logged
Activities Restricted
COMPATIBILITY NOTICE: PhoneSheriff is currently NOT compatible with the following Windows Mobile version(s):
Windows Mobile 7 or Windows Mobile 8.
We are working on testing & completing versions of PhoneSheriff to work on these devices, but no estimated date of completion has been announced.
PhoneSheriff is now compatible with Symbian OS 9.x devices! The Symbian OS version has the ability to monitor all phone activity and create filters to regulate what your child does with the device. Your smartphone must have an Internet-enabled carrier so the software can upload logs to your account
PhoneSheriff for Symbian OS 9.x can monitor & restrict the following activities:
Activities Logged
Activities Restricted
PhoneSheriff is the perfect child monitoring software for the Android. The version for Android tablets include the ability to monitor internet activity, GPS locations, and usage. PhoneSheriff can also implement filters, have custom alert options, and if the Android tablet has a SIM card, it can monitor text messages and calls made with the device.
PhoneSheriff for Android tablets can monitor & restrict the following activities:
Activities Logged
*** Call logging and text message logging only available if the Android tablet has an active SIM card.
Activities Restricted
Alerts
More Features
Some other service providers may have restricted the installation of third-party applications on their devices as well. Please check Settings > Applications to make sure you have the Unknown Sources box visible. If you do not see this field, then your device WILL NOT be able to install PhoneSheriff.
PhoneSheriff is the leading child monitoring software for the iPad. For anyone who wants to monitor what their child does on their iPad, this software gets the job done. PhoneSheriff is the world's first iPad child monitoring and filtering software! PhoneSheriff is compatible with Apple iPad firmware versions up to & including 6.1.2 for the iPad and iPad Mini.
*** All iPads MUST be jailbroken prior to installing PhoneSheriff. This must be done by the customer before purchasing and installing the software. Please see the Additional Requirements about jailbreaking. ***
PhoneSheriff is currently compatible with the following Apple iPad OS version(s):
PhoneSheriff is currently NOT compatible with the following Apple iPad OS version(s):
PhoneSheriff for iPad can monitor & restrict the following activities:
Activities Logged
Activities Restricted
Alerts
More Features
Additional Requirements
*** Your iPad MUST be jailbroken prior to installing PhoneSheriff. We DO NOT PROVIDE SUPPORT for the jailbreaking process. This must be done by the customer. You can search online for numerous sites with tutorials that can assist you with this process, such as iClarified or Redmond Pie. ***
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Don't have a compatible phone? These are our recommendations.
If you do not own a compatible phone, then consider purchasing one at a technology store, any mobile phone retailer, or even on eBay. They can be as little as $100.00, which is a small price to pay to learn the truth. Some visitors have asked us to recommend a phone that is simple to use, easy to install upon, and is compatible. Our picks are the Android, BlackBerry and iPhone.