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Installation

Is Mobicop application supported on all the phones? If No. Why?

No, The MOBICOP application supports only on SYMBIAN BASED MOBILES. e.g. Nokia S60. Please see full compatibility list.

Is Mobicop application supported on GSM or CDMA handset?

MOBICOP application supports only on GSM handsets.

I am being prompted to select “Memory Location” to Install the application? What do I choose?

You need to select Phone Memory.

What is the storage size of Mobicop Application?

Approximately 450 KB.

Why should I install in the Phone Memory?

Because there is a possibility of memory card getting corrupted and also the application interacts with the phone's hardware for its optimal functionality.

What If my phone memory gets completely used after the installation of Mobicop?

It will take approximately 450 KB space of your phone memory.

What if I want to install the same application onto my new handset?

Yes, you can install same Mobicop application into your new handset but you need to register with a new scratch code.

Can I install Mobicop in the Memory Card?

Yes, you can install Mobicop in the Memory Card but it is recommended to install in the Phone Memory.

What if I insert my installed Mobicop memory card in another phone?

If you insert your installed Mobicop memory card in another phone, the application won't work as the Registration of the application is done on the IMEI number of your handset.

What if I format my phone?

Once formatted, the Mobicop application gets uninstalled and you need to reinstall it.



Registration

Why should I register?

Registration process is done on your mobile's IMEI No. helps you to monitor your mobile when it is lost or stolen.

Are all the fields mandatory to be filled in?

Yes all the fields are mandatory for your phone to get registered in our database. In case of any problems with our application your details will be used to validate your authenticity.

What format do I use for entering the D.O.B?

You can use either hyphen [-] or Slash [/] format for entering your Date of Birth.
For Example: DD-MM-YYYY or DD/MM/YYYY.

From where can I get the Scratch Code?

You get the 10 digit scratch code along with your Mobicop Welcome-kit.

Will I be charged for the SMS for this registration?

Yes, you will be charged with normal SMS charges as per your service providers plan.

How do I know that I have been registered successfully?

Once you're registered, automatically the register option disappears from the application.

I do not see any Icons in My Phone after the Application gets installed?

As it is a hidden application and only can be seen after the default password or the changed password is entered on your phone screen.
Default Password is: #*1234

How can I change my Default Password?

You can change your default password from the control settings

I want to have a 3-digit Password?

It is not possible to choose a 3 digit password. A 4-digit password is mandatory and the only acceptable format by the Mobicop application.



Features - Protect Settings

What happens if the SIM Change Attack option is disabled?

Monitoring process of this application works only if the option is enabled.

Why Should I keep the “Lock Screen & Keypad” option Enabled?

If the option is enabled, as soon as the SIM is changed your phone will get locked with the white screen with the default or customized text on it. Automatically the keypad will get locked AND your phone goes in an Attack mode where the USER / THIEF won't be able to use your phone.

What will happen if I keep the “Lock Screen & Keypad” option disabled?

If the option is disabled and if the SIM card is changed, the phone will not automatically go into ATTACK mode and the USER / THIEF will be able to use your phone.

What if the User/thief inserts another SIM Card after removing the 1st SIM Card?

As both the new SIM cards will be unknown to Mobicop, it will go in the Attack mode automatically.

What if I want to insert another SIM Card and do not want the phone to go in the Attack mode?

Before changing the SIM card, you first need to disable the SIM change option. Then change the SIM card. Alternatively, after you enter the new SIM card enter the default or changed password <#*1234> and the new SIM automatically gets registered as a Whitelist entry.

What do I do when I have inserted my New SIM Card without SIM entry?

You need to open Mobicop by using the default password as per the version. Then the system will store your new SIM entry.

What if the registered SIM Card is inserted by the User/thief?

As the registered SIM card is inserted in your phone, once again it will come to the normal Mode and you can easily monitor the User/thief by giving him/her call on your Mobile Number. If you want your lost phone to be in the ATTACK mode, then SMS FULL ATTACK <space><default password / new password> to your number.

Do I need to enable all Hide options or can I enable any of the Hide options?

Its optional.

Can I change the SIM Attack After option time?

Yes.

What is the maximum time which I can use in SIM Attack After option?

You can specify any timeframe but it will be in seconds.

What is Attack Mode?

It is a mode where your phone gets locked with the default "Lock Screen text / customized text" along with the specified Secondary numbers to be called as set by the user. Also the Siren as specified in "Siren on Lock Screen" setting will be played. Automatically the keypad gets locked and your phone goes in this mode where the USER / THIEF won't be able to use the phone.

What details will I get through SMS about my Stolen Phone?

You will get the following details on the specified secondary numbers:
1. IMSI Number:- IMSI Number is Related SIM Number
2. IMEI Number: - Handset Device Serial Number.
3. Network: - Defines the Cellular Service Provider.
4. Cell ID: - A Specific Number which is Related to Particular Area.
5. Country : - Specifies the Country.

What If the “HIDE MEMORY” option is Enabled?

If the "HIDE MEMORY" option is Enabled, and if your phone goes in an attack mode it will hide all your DATA from your Memory Card.

What If the “HIDE SMSs” option kept Enabled?

If the "HIDE SMSs" option is Enabled, and if your phone goes in an attack mode it will hide all your SMSs from your Messages folder.

What If the “HIDE CONTACTS” option kept Enabled?

If the "HIDE CONTACTS" option is Enabled, and if your phone goes in an attack mode it will hide all your Contacts from your Phone Contacts.

What If the “HIDE IMAGES” option kept Enabled?

If the "HIDE IMAGES" option is Enabled, and if your phone goes in an attack mode it will hide all your Images from your Gallery.

What If the “HIDE VIDEOS” option kept Enabled?

If the "HIDE VIDEOS" option is Enabled, and if your phone goes in an attack mode it will hide all your Videos from your Gallery.

What If the “HIDE SOUNDS” option kept Enabled?

If the "HIDE SOUNDS" option is Enabled, and if your phone goes in an attack mode it will hide all your Sound Clips from your Gallery.



Features - Control Settings

What is “Send Cell Info”?

Through this you will be able to get your Stolen / Lost Phone Information through SMS on the specified secondary numbers like IMSI, IMEI etc.

What if the “Send Cell Info” option is disabled?

If the "Send Cell Info" option is disabled, you will not able to get your Stolen / Lost phone Information.

What is “Send Cell Info Interval”?

It is the time of Interval in which you will receive your Lost Phone Information periodically.

Why should I wait for 30 minutes?

It is a set default time for our product.

Can I change the time interval?

Yes, you can set time interval as per your time preference.

What type of Siren is played in the Attack mode & Why?

It is a default siren that plays when the phone in attack mode to embarrass the thief and alert the onlookers.

Can I keep it disabled?

Yes, you can keep it disabled by Disabling the "Siren on Lock Screen & Keypad"

Can this Siren be changed, into my recorded or saved Siren file?

Yes, you have to define the path of your Siren in Siren file option.

Can I change the “Lock Screen Text”?

Yes, you can change the text as per your choice.

How do I call, if the Screen gets locked?

If you are an authorized user of the phone and know your Mobicop password, you will be able to enter your password and unlock the screen, however any unauthorized users will only be able to press the left option button which will show a list of Emergency numbers and three Secondary numbers. These will be the only numbers that can be called from the phone that has a LOCKED screen.

What if I have forgotten my password to open Mobicop?

Please Contact Customer Care

How can I get a new Password?

Please Contact Customer Care

What is “Password to Hide”?

It is a default password by which you can hide your data when someone else is using your phone and you do not want the user to view your data.
Default password: #16666.

What does it hide?

It hides your SMSs, Contacts, Images, Videos and Sound files.

Can it be changed?

Yes, you can change the password and set your own password

Why should I Hide?

To protect the users privacy.

What is “Password to Unhide”?

It is a password which is used to unhide all your data (which you have hidden) stored on your phone.
Default password is: #09999.

Can the password be changed?

Yes, you can change the password and set your own password.



Features - Monitor

What are Secondary Numbers?

Secondary Numbers are the numbers on which the Mobicop alerts are sent via SMS.

Are these fields necessary to fill?

Yes, otherwise you will not able to get the details of your stolen phone.

What if I don’t add the Country Code (ie +971) to the secondary numbers?

If the phone has been stolen in any other Country, you will not able to get the details.



Features - White List

What is “White List”?

White List is the list where your SIM entries are registered in the Mobicop system and if you insert any of these registered SIMs, Mobicop will not initiate the SIM Change Attack.



Features - Remote Controlling

How do I Remotely Control my stolen Phone?

You can easily control your stolen phone remotely by the following SMS:

#66#<space>1<space>1234 or new password
It sets the phone in the attack mode and hides the Videos, Images, SMS's, and Contacts

#66#<space>2<space>1234 or new password
Exits the attack mode and restores all the hidden videos, Images, SMS's, and Contacts.

#66#<space>3<space>1234 or new password
Hides the Images, Videos, SMS's, and Contacts

#66#<space>4<space>1234 or new password
Unhides all the data hidden during the hide process

#66#<space>5<space>1234 or new password
Deletes the Images, Videos, SMS's and Contacts from Phone Memory and Memory card.



Other FAQs

Is this Application Certified or Registered?

Yes it is certified and registered under SYMBIAN.

Is there any need to buy a Mobicop welcome kit for My New Phone?

Yes, as this application gets registered on the IMEI number i.e., the serial number of your phone. Therefore it is necessary to buy a new Mobicop welcome kit for your new phone.

I have formatted my Phone; I have to Re-Install it on My Phone?

Please contact our customer service number at 800 MOBICOP (662 4267) or +971 2 681 2168 from abroad.



 

 

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