Mobile Defense Blog
This is the official Mobile Defense company blog. Posts includes news, release notes, security tips, and other announcements from the Mobile Defense team.
Temporarily returning to closed beta in preparation for next release
We greatly appreciate everyone’s interest in helping beta test Mobile Defense. The response has been overwhelming and we are excited to integrate the feedback from hundreds of thousands of existing beta testers. In order to take Mobile Defense to the next level, we are suspending new beta signups while we go heads-down on the next release. We appreciate everyone’s support and patience.
Existing users should not experience any interruptions in service and you can re-install Mobile Defense by visiting http://www.mobiledefense.com/install from your Android phone. Important note, new users attempting to install Mobile Defense will be unable to complete the registration process at this time.
If you would like to be notified via email when we resume accepting new users, please complete this form: https://www.mobiledefense.com/download
June 30, 2010 at 12:03 pm
When will it be back to download? I have it on one phone and was putting it on another in which I was having trouble putting it on…..Tomorrow and Friday I will have that phone again and would like to try to get it on that phone. Thank you
June 30, 2010 at 12:08 pm
in addition to my last message….the phone I was trying to put mobile defense on before you went down was HTC Incredible…ThanksI also have a Blackberry I would like to get this on
June 30, 2010 at 8:53 pm
@Tiffany Existing users can re-install Mobile Defense or add a phone to their account by visiting http://www.mobiledefense.com/install from your Android phone.
July 4, 2010 at 3:28 pm
hi i treid downloading the link for people who had this already and it does not work i had this on my evo and unfortuanley it got bricked and want to put on my new phone, can ya help , thanks
July 4, 2010 at 3:48 pm
@sixxpak56 I just tested the download link and it worked fine. Try restarting your phone and make sure you’re using your Android browser. If you need further assistance please post a message on the Help and Troubleshooting forum: http://support.mobiledefense.com
July 4, 2010 at 6:34 pm
got it thanks nad have a good 4th
July 12, 2010 at 10:38 pm
This is by far the most necessary app on my phone… I’ve been a MD user since day 1, but recently I began receiving a log in error that said my credentials didn’t match.. Now I’m getting the same basic response on the mobile defense website as well… HELP!
July 23, 2010 at 2:49 pm
@Loren There are currently no issue with the authentication system and the only time you’ll see this message is when your login credentials are incorrect. Try reseting your password and make sure you’re using the correct email address. If you’re still having trouble, post a message on the support forum and we’ll investigate. http://support.mobiledefense.com
July 24, 2010 at 1:12 am
Hello there,My phone was stolen a little while ago, and I was hoping to get this app on my next phone 1st thing. Unfortunately it appears that registration is closed. I have already signed up for the wait list, however I was wondering about how long I will I have to wait before I can complete my registration?Thanks in advance
July 24, 2010 at 2:56 pm
@CJ Sorry to hear about your last phone. Thanks for signing up for the wait list and we appreciate your eagerness to use Mobile Defense. We’ll be sending out an email to everyone on the wait list when we resume accepting new users.
July 28, 2010 at 5:34 am
hay Stuart i have a question, my android phone was stolen and now i have a blackberry being that Ive been signed up with mobile defense b4 the close can i install it on my blackberry now? or do i have to wait on the list even tho ive been a beta tester please help.
August 4, 2010 at 5:10 pm
Any news on when we will be able to download next? Been on the waiting list for a while and Im excited to install it when it becomes available. Thanks!
August 16, 2010 at 2:24 am
I have been using this since I got my Eris about 6 months ago. It was stolen at a restauraunt and the staff let me use their computer to try and track it. We found that kids in the parking lot had taken it right off my table. I got it back thanks to Mobile Defense!I recently purchased a new Droid X and I wouldnt take it outside the house until I installed Mobile Defense
Thanks guys!
August 26, 2010 at 5:18 am
I installed MD on my Moto Droid when i first got it months ago but it broke down on me 2 weeks ago and got another one and reinstalled it. When i had MD on my old Droid i was able to enable the gps to track it down but can’t anymore, why is that? That was the BEST part of having MD
August 26, 2010 at 12:20 pm
@Jairo Nothing has changed. If Mobile Defense is installed as a system app it will auto-enable GPS.
August 27, 2010 at 2:11 am
I tried it last night and just right now. It only tracks my phone down if I enable gps on my phone myself. I wait until the countdown is done but still nothing and when I have the gps enabled it tracks it down within a minute. Would it make a difference if I had installed MD on my 1st Droid from Android Market, and 2nd time directly from the website since it isn’t available anymore? I can’t lock my phone through the MD website either
the little icon just keeps going 
August 27, 2010 at 2:15 am
@Jairo If you need help troubleshooting your issue please use the support forum: http://support.mobiledefense.comIt sounds like you don’t have MD installed as a system app. The lock was changed in Android 2.2 and, as a result, you’ll need the MD 2.0 client to use the new admin features.
August 27, 2010 at 8:13 pm
When wil the new version be out?
September 2, 2010 at 7:43 am
In meantime there is another app u can use, wheres my droid. It tracks via text message. Sends gps coords back. Still not as good as md. as soon as new md is out i reccomend all get this phone app
September 9, 2010 at 5:30 pm
I had mobile defense on previous phone i have upgraded to evo will i be able to reinstall. At this time. phone is 2.2. Noticed that jairo was having issues reinstalling through website will i encounter the same problem and any tips on what i need to do to minimize any issues.
September 18, 2010 at 3:37 pm
i am waiting for registration to open .. hope its soon .. i want this app NOW ..
September 25, 2010 at 8:59 am
Hello,It looks like this app of yours is market leader by far.Now wouldn’t it be nice if I could download and install it as well?
Any idea when it will be available?I’m hoping not to have to install another app for the ‘in between time’.Thanks.Chip
September 26, 2010 at 1:31 pm
We understand everyone is excited to use Mobile Defense and we sincerely appreciate your patience. There is a lot going on behind the scenes and we are working tirelessly to ensure MD 2.0 is the best release to date. We currently have a group of alpha testers using MD 2.0 and all of the core features for this release are complete. Things have been delayed a bit because we are working with a couple industry partners on some yet to be announced initiatives. If you’re on the wait list you will receive notification via email when we began accepting new users.
October 3, 2010 at 6:05 am
So I have been a user now for about a year and I have used MD to find my phone in two airports and by using the alarm with pin convince people to return it to the lost and found. Back in the 2.1 days I could also lock my phone as well and I am pretty sure you are all working on restoring that in 2.2 correct? Also I see on the splash page the pic shows a wipe function. Will this work for all 2.2 devices? Can’t wait to see the magic in action. Thanks for all your hard work.
October 3, 2010 at 6:27 am
@Bill Glad to hear you’ve found Mobile Defense useful. If you have time, please share your success stories on our forum: http://support.mobiledefense.com/viewforum.php?id=8The remote lock feature broke in MD 1.2.5 because of API changes in Android 2.2. MD 2.x.x uses the new device admin APIs to support remote lock and wipe for all Android 2.2+ devices.
October 3, 2010 at 4:34 pm
Any eta on opening the beta again? This month… this year, etc?
October 3, 2010 at 8:39 pm
@Deslok We’re on a strict diet of implement then announce for all new releases. See my 09/26 comment above for more info.
October 10, 2010 at 7:39 pm
I am very excited to get this on my phone. I was a long time iPhone user (used mobileme) and recently switched to the amazing Droid X. Left my phone last night in a taxi and didn’t have any real way to track my phone without my mobileme. I know there are other programs out there but after reading about this program I am very excited to get this. Keep plugging and hopefully you guys can release soon. I am definately willing to pay to purchase this!! (on a side note some guys just found me by calling verizon and was nice enough to give my phone back to me but this may very well not be the case next time)
October 18, 2010 at 5:51 am
Having a hard time understanding why your service is being actively advertised during NFL games all day Sunday October 17, 2010 but your website says you will not download it and to “check back later”. Did Verizon/Motorola Android jump the gun on you or what?
October 19, 2010 at 5:36 am
Hey im really interested i this in it would be really helpful for me , i was wonderin if u have any idea or guess when it would be ready to downloand and istall again?
October 29, 2010 at 6:16 pm
Hello – when MD is rolled out in full again, is there any chance it will also have virus protection functionality? Like Lookout? Or is MD still going to be strictly for lost/stolen phone assistance? I’ve been using it for months and now have a new phone, but would like to get a virus protection program, as well as a lost/stolen program – all in one, if possible.
November 13, 2010 at 11:54 pm
Okay, it’s been 5 months since you went “closed beta”. With Android adding approximately 160,000 new users per day, don’t you think you’re missing the greatest opportunity for new subscribers? If you don’t get this up and running soon, many of them will be looking for another app…..
November 23, 2010 at 6:28 pm
Be nice to see an iphone version
November 28, 2010 at 9:06 pm
I had hoped by now you would at least have had a published release date…Why so secretive???If I don’t hear something soon, I will shoot this puppy…
December 1, 2010 at 6:46 am
Its december… any update? I am patiently waiting…:)
December 12, 2010 at 7:31 pm
So here’s the deal. It’s been 6 months without any comment or update on the progress of your program. This doesn’t breed more interest, but instead turns people to competitors that are freely available. I’m sure at least 75% of the people who signed up for the beta did so needing your services soon. Since they did not receive that, they most likely turned to a competitor. And as any good businessperson knows, attracting customers from competitors is one of the hardest things to accomplish in business. Just as SocialScope, who promised an industry changing solution to social networking for Blackberrys. With their quiet and extended private beta, people turned to Ubertwitter and eventually the native Facebook and Twitter clients. You need to give people an update. You can only stamp the awards and commendations for so long before people give up on you.Just a little update would be extremely beneficial, and would definitely create more buzz. You need to think beyond code and in to the realm of business.
December 16, 2010 at 7:21 am
Hi, I was wondering now that we’re almost to *2011* if you’re any closer to releasing the new version of Mobile Defense. I would be a new user and MD is my first choice for gps tracking my phone, but nothing has been posted to indicate a release is within sight. Please let me know even a rough estimate, since it appears that months have passed since anything has been mentioned. Thank you!
January 6, 2011 at 9:58 am
So there hasnt been any updates in a long time. I would really like mobile defense but i am about to give up on it. Is there ever going to be open registration again? Or a non beta version?
January 27, 2011 at 11:45 am
It’s been more than 6 months now. I am still waiting. When the registrations will resume?
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February 18, 2011 at 3:33 am
Just curious where things are with MD. No blog posts for 8 months… what’s going on? Can I rely on MD or is it being shuttered?