Install Accountable2You for Android
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If you have any other versions of Accountable2You for Android on your device, please uninstall those versions before installing our app with the steps below. ✅
Download the app from the Play Store
- Install Accountable2You Monitoring from the Google Play Store by following this link and tapping Install.
- Open the Accountable2You app and select Get Started.
- Read the Acceptable Use agreement and check the box that says I agree.
- Continue through the prompts, tapping Next until you arrive at the screen to log in (shown below).
Register the app
- Enter a name for the device, then enter your Accountable2You username and password.
- Don't have an account? Check out our available plans and sign up for a 10-day free trial here!
- Having trouble with your username or password? Click here. (You can also tap “Forgot Password” at the bottom of the screen in the app.)
- Once you've entered the necessary information, tap the Add Device button to add the device to your account.
- Using a Family plan with multiple users?
- If yes, you'll be prompted to select the primary user for the device. Select the user from the list, and then tap Next.
- If you aren't using a Family plan, skip to the next step.
- Review the Terms and Conditions, then tap I Agree to continue. Your device is now added to the account—we’re almost there!
If you don't see the correct family member, select the admin user.
You can add family members and then change the device user later on.
Activate the monitoring
Tap Set Up Permissions, and you should see this screen:
Enable Notifications
- Beginning with Post notifications, tap Allow Permission next to the permission.
- You'll see a screen with more details about the permission—scroll down and tap Allow (this will prompt you to allow Accountable2You to show a notification on the device).
- Confirm this choice by tapping Allow at the bottom of the next screen.
Enable Accessibility
- Back on the Permissions page, next to Accessibility, tap Allow Permission.
- You'll see another screen with details about the permission—scroll down and tap Allow (this will take you to your device’s Accessibility Settings).
- Tap Accountable2You in the list of apps or services. On some devices, our app will be under "Installed Apps," "Downloaded Services," or "Downloaded Apps," depending on your phone's model.
- Select the toggle next to Accountable2You to turn accessibility ON. Follow any prompts to confirm or allow the permission. (For "Accountable2You shortcut" leave the toggle OFF.)
Enable Query all packages
- In the Accountable2You app, tap Allow Permission next to Query all packages.
- Confirm this choice by tapping Allow at the bottom of the next screen.
Enable Device admin
- Finally, tap Allow Permission next to Device admin and confirm with Allow (this will also take you to your device’s settings app).
- Tap Activate this device admin app.
- Back in the Accountable2You app, tap Next to continue.
OPTIONAL - App Exclusions
- If you don't want Accountable2You to monitor detailed information in all apps, tap Take me to App Exclusions.
- Otherwise, tap Set up later, then tap Done. At this point, you're all set! You can exclude apps from monitoring in the future by following the steps in this guide.
Locate the app you'd like to exclude from the monitoring and tap the blue toggle to disable monitoring. A toggle switch in the off position (grey) indicates that a program is currently excluded from detailed monitoring.
- Tap Complete setup.
- Tap Done.
If necessary, you can tap Partners to set up an accountability partner for your device.
Want to test the app? Click here to learn how!