Beginning October 18, 2021, With the new build version of JioSecurity 5.x, the following features will be retired from JioSecurity Android
- Anti-Theft (Locate, Lock, Wipe, Scream, Sneak peek, Sim card Lock)
- Call blocking
- App Lock
Reason for retiring these features from JioSecurity
We strive to bring industry-leading, valuable and relevant features to help secure and protect your devices. Occasionally, we reassess our portfolio of protection solutions and features to help ensure they meet these criteria.
We are retiring some less used or redundant features in order to prioritize development of more relevant features for you.
Alternatives to these features which are being retired
If you are interested in replacing the ant-theft and call blocking feature for JioSecurity. Google has services that may serve as an alternative. As of this writing google provides below services on android devices:
- Find My Device- You can learn more here
- Spam Call blocking – You can learn more here
- App Lock- Many free app lock service is available in google play store to choose from.
New features being introduced in the new JioSecurity build 5.xWe are adding below security features in our upcoming app release:
- Refreshed UI- We are adding a refreshed look to JioSecurity.
- SMS Security - A new feature that filters spam text messages that may contain phishing attacks. These attacks use links to fraudulent sites that compromise customer’s personal information.
- Report card- Highlights how JioSecurity has protected your device from threats over a period.
- Suspicious Network Detection- alerts user when device connects to unsecure suspicious WiFi hotspot
Why Call Blocking and SMS Anti-Theft features are unavailable on Android 9.0 or later?
Google has recently updated its Permissions policy for Play Store apps and has added more restrictions on the apps that access Call logs and text messages or SMS. It requires App Developers to remove SMS permissions and Call Logs. For more information, read the
Google Play Permissions policy.
To comply with these policy changes, the Call Blocking and Anti-Theft features using SMS or Text Commands are currently unavailable in JioSecurity on Android OS 9.0 or later.
Do these policy changes restrict JioSecurity and its security features?
These policy changes only affect Call Blocking and SMS Anti-theft features. All the other features provided by JioSecurity continue to function as expected.
What if I have Android 8.x or earlier version on my device?
- For Android 8.x or earlier, Call Blocking feature is still available with limited functionality. JioSecurity,
- no longer prompt you after declining or hanging up a call from phone numbers that are not in your contacts. However, you can still Allow or Block these phone numbers in JioSecurity app.
- no longer prompts you when frequently declining calls from a phone number that is not in your contacts.
- no longer supports adding a number to the Block List from your call log
- no longer supports reporting a spam call
- SMS or Text Blocking that was still supported on Android 4.3 and earlier versions, no longer work.
- Anti-Theft features using SMS or Text Commands are unavailable across all the supported Android platforms.
How can I block unwanted calls or callers?
Some Android device manufacturers provide basic Call Blocking features as part of Android operating system or through their own app. You may use these features or apps to get the Call Blocking functionality.
What is JioSecurity?
JioSecurity is an advanced mobile security app powered by Norton Mobile Security
This app lock app is available for download on Google Play and App Store. JioSecurity helps you with:
- Protection against digital threats like risky apps
- Controls to safeguard your online privacy
- Lost or stolen device recovery when you need it
- Single subscription for up to 10 mobile devices
- Support for Android and iOS devices.
Key features for Android phones or tablets include
Protective Anti-Malware Blocker:
- This mobile antivirus app prevents apps with malware and viruses from being installed on your device before you download from Google Play
- Intrusive Adware App Advisor
- Let’s you know if apps contain intrusive adware before you download from Google Play
Anti phishing Web Protection:
- This mobile security app offers protection against online scams by blocking fraudulent websites
Malware Protection:
- This mobile antivirus app scans and removes apps with viruses, spyware, and other threats
Remote Locate:
- Pinpoints your lost or stolen Android device on a map
Call & Text Blocker:
- Protects against annoying calls and mobile spam
- SMS or Text message blocking feature is not supported on Android 4.4 or later.
Privacy Advisor:
- Automatically scans apps and lets you see privacy risks before you download them from Google Play
- Battery & Data Usage App Advisor
- Alerts you to apps with high battery and data use before you download them from Google Play
Safe Browsing
- Protects your device and your personal data from malicious sites that install ransomware, trojans, and other threats
Anti-theft:
- Remotely locks and wipes the personal information on your lost or stolen device to prevent anyone from accessing it
SIM Card Lock:
- This app instantly lock your phone if the SIM card is removed
- Web Protection feature requires stable Internet connection to work effectively.
How can I install and activate JioSecurity on my device?
To install JioSecurity, your device must meet the following requirements:
System requirements for Android-
Operating systems:
Browser Support for Web Protection-
- Android standard Internet browser
- Google Chrome 18 for Android, or Higher
- Firefox for Android 37.0.2 or Higher
- Opera 8.0 or Higher
- Samsung standard browser 1.0 or Higher
Operating systems:
To install JioSecurity on an Android device
- Launch MyJio App
- Scroll down to JioSecurity
- Next to JioSecurity hit Get
- You will be directed to Google Play Store
- Now tap Install
- To begin install tap Accept on the screen
- Once the download is complete, click Open
- After agreeing to the terms and conditions of the app, click Continue
- If your primary network is Jio, you may hit on skip sign in or you may enter your Jio Username & Password and Login
- Activation of JioSecurity is complete
To install JioSecurity on an iOS device
- Launch MyJio App
- Tap on Jio Apps on the top right corner of the screen
- Scroll down till you see JioSecurity
- Next to JioSecurity hit Get
- You will be directed to app store
- Now tap on GET
- Once the download is complete hit on Open
- Click on Agree & Continue to finish the activation
- If your primary network is Jio, you may hit on skip sign in or you may enter your Jio Username & Password and Login
- Activation of JioSecurity is complete
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