How to Spy on a Cell Phone if you cannot access the target Cell Phone

Is it possible to install spy software without access to the target phone?

This of course does not include hackers and scams out there that attempt to install Trojans, or games you download that have a backdoor to send out usage data. I’m only talking about commercial cell phone monitoring and tracking software that you can purchase online.

There is absolutely NO WAY to install monitoring or tracking apps on a cell phone without physical possession. Why? Because you must install the software directly on the cell phone you want to monitor. In fact, you should NEVER EVER EVER install this type of software on a phone you don’t personally own (or on a phone you don’t have consent to monitor), doing so could land you into big trouble. I get a lot of emails from suspicious spouses that want to monitor their significant other. Unfortunately, most likely violate local, state, and federal laws in your country and you could be subject to civil or criminal penalties. Just don’t do it. It’s not worth the trouble you will most likely get into.

Bottom line: Without physical access to the cell phone, there is absolutely no way you are going to get cell phone monitoring software on it.