Essential Pre-Install Step

How to Disable Google Play Protect & Security Notifications

Prevent Google Play Protect from blocking CellTracker installation, triggering warning popups, or automatically disabling background monitoring on Android.

Part 1

Turn Off Google Play Protect Scanning

Google Play Protect automatically scans apps installed outside the Play Store. Because CellTracker operates silently in the background as a monitoring tool, Play Protect may flag it and block installation or revoke permissions. Turn it off before installing:

Open the Google Play Store app on the target Android phone.
Tap the Profile Icon in the top-right corner.
Tap Play Protect.
Tap the Settings icon (⚙️) in the top-right corner.
Turn OFF both switches:
- Scan apps with Play Protect
- Improve harmful app detection
Tap Turn off on the confirmation prompt.

Part 2

Disable Play Store Security Alert Notifications

To stop Google Play Store from displaying reminder alerts to turn Play Protect back on, silence its high-priority security alerts:

On Android 8.0 to Android 16: Open phone Settings > Apps > See all apps > Google Play Store > Notifications > Turn OFF High priority (and any Play Protect / Security & warnings notification channels).
On Android 7 and earlier: Open phone Settings > Notifications > Google Play Store > Enable Block all.

After Major OS Updates: Occasionally, Android OS or Google Play Services updates may re-enable Play Protect automatically. If tracking stops or Accessibility turns off after an update, re-check Play Protect and follow our Enable Accessibility Guide.

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