It wont let me finish the parent control so I can unlock the apps
Found this from my own research this appears to work (Either way epic failure by Toys R Us who had better issue an apology and provide some sort of compensation for this let down!!).......
I was just able to register and setup parental control from desktop browser after more than 2 hours trying different approaches. I then used that account info to login into tablet and activate controls. Here is what I did step by step.
1. When you try to activate your tablet it open page at this URL: (you might have to restart process couple times - site seems to loose info enetered in previous step)
http://mpf.profiltechnology.fr/wzdinit.aspx?guid=0099FXFX7X00-0&model=TABEO%208&app=darkcafe
You will have to replace guid value 0099FXFX7X00-0 with the actual value of your tabled ID - you should be able to see it in browser address bar.
2. Complete 4 step account setup wizard - in last step when it asks for "Child's firstname" enter unique Id there something like JoeDoe2009 - there seems to be some issues with unique names for app because when I enter my sons name it said it was already taken.
3. After Child's name was registered you will be redirected to payment page - you will have to enter Credit card payment info for $1 transaction (text says that you will be reimbursed for that later).
4. You should see page saying tablet was registered and You should receive email with your Id and password in clear text to email you used for registration.
5. Go back to tabled and tap on MobileParentalFilter icon (one that looks like flower) -- you will see registration wizard again -- on the bottom there is a link saying "ALREADY GOT ACCOUNT" - enter your email ID and password there - you will be taken to parental filter activation on tablet and all should be set.
That's it. Again be ready to restart this process from any point all over again because site is very slow and seems to loose your session.
Andrew - where did you find the "guid value"???
Also want to note I was successfully able to accomplish above steps however i did for sure have to try multiple times and the biggest tip was go as fast as you possibly can it seemed like if you took your time if would lose info and not work but if I went really fast it worked. I bought too of these and going really fast seemed to do the trick as well..Really weird! but at the end of the day I now have to fully functional tablets!!
To Andrew Merz - where do you find the 'value'???
what is the guid value?
look at the URL in my original solution. you will find the GUID in the middle of the URL what you need to do is when you first launch the parental control app the first page should have the guid that is unique to your tablet replace it in the url above and proceed.
even though i tried it on the desktop, it still does the same thing
Same here. I tried it on the desktop and it failed.
it failed to begin with for me I had to try numerous times before it finally worked and then when I finally got to the last step and failed I started over and went real quick through it and it worked. It is extremely frustrating and toys r us definately blew it today
What does it mean when I get the red box that says"registration must be launched from the connected tablet by the app itself". I can't get past this part!!
that is the issue everyone seems to be having today. Follow the steps above from a pc and hopefully it will work. Not sure when toys r us will get the issue fixed. I would hope they will realize a hole bunch of parents are not happy and have a fix quickly until then what I did is the only way I got it to work
Is the tablet ID same as the full Build number?
Ok. Thanks for helping us. Glad someone seems to know what to do!! :-)
Finally worked!!! Now trying to set the controls. Keeps timing out but there is now light at the end of the tunnel.
OK, ^^^^ nevermindmy previous comment. I figured it out. You are a genius my friend! Took a few tries but finally I am in!!!!
Now to figure out how I am going to get the free apps back. I lost all pre-installed apps when I did a factory reset.
The tablet ID is not the build number, when you first access the parental controls the id you need is in the url on the tablet like the example above just replace the numbers in my example with the numbers in the url from your tablet.
Yes there parental controls thing is very buggy it appears hopefully becuase of the extra load. I definately feel like toys r us owes us something for this unnecessary frustration today. While I got it to work I am definately considering a return if they don't get these issues worked out fairly quickly
Thank you Andrew!! After a day messing with two of these I followed your directions & was able to get both working! So happy and relieved :) Of course the kids are in bed now but they'll be happy in the morning!
Thanks so much for posting your steps. Having the same issue, and I imagine they did not prepare for the Christmas traffic they are experiencing. However, when I get to the step in the wizard where it asks for the Child's First Name and I go to the next step, it gives this error "Registration must be launched from the connected tablet by the app itself!" What am I doing wrong?
jonathon same issue as noted you can get that message at any step keep trhing as noted above and it should work
Note... I kept trying and trying and finally got beyond the misleading error message to the credit card verification. Thanks again!
i cant get to parental control from desktop browser, can someone post the web address? I tried with the address on the tablet but the mobile address wont open in web. On hour 4 for this dang thing and my lil girl is feeling sad on Christmas.
ok got it to open but still get app launch error
It was their server not the tablet...they need to fix this prob for people. I'm tempted to just return it for any other tablet!
just got both of my girls Tabeos set-up, FINALLY! to restore your pre-loaded apps you have to call Tech Support at 877-221-0207. This issue was not Toys-R-Us or Tabeos fault, there was an overload of the servers due to the enormous amount of people all registering at once. They were very courteous and got everything set-up and working for me in no time! Hope you all have the same luck! =)
My Dad returned Tabeos and bought me the Kindle. My dad said that the Kindle has child control settings on the unit. He wasn't going to fool around with the Tabeo anymore and buy me something he knows works.
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Still trying to figure how to put pre installed apps back on.
Ditto. Daughter is beyond disappointed. It was "the best present" until this!
Please let me know if you figure out how to get the pre installed apps back, I too did a reset. So frustrated, this is unreal!
Same here. Cannot figure out how to get the pre installed apps back on. Please help!!!
call tech support at 877-221-0207 they will be able to reload them for you...it may take a while to get thru but they will help you
You can go to this link to get the apps back.http://tabeo.support-tablet.com/e2-suppo...
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I am having the exact same problem. Get error message saying you must connect from the connected device from the app. But we are!!!!
Even did a factory reset. Still the same.
me too! what a piece of junk! so disappointing on Christmas Day!
I've been having the same prob all day!! Should have bought an IPad for my kid!!
Me too! Allllll day trying to set up 3 for my kids, all 3 I cannot set up because of the darn mobile parental filter!?! I try calling the 1-888 number, I get a buys signal! So frustrating...
I'm having the same issues!!! This is so frustrating!
Same here. Nobody has found a solution yet???
same issue...looks like a return here
Just got threw support and I was told there is to many people trying to register at the same time and that by tomm the problem should be fixed....awesome!
after you did factory reset, how did you get the games back? as all of my preset games were gone.
im having the same problem and the chat is not working or phone number provided can u get the apps back?
Yep, I made the mistake of doing a factory reset too. No more pre-loaded apps. Cannot get through customer service but I am guessing it may be closed for Christmas day.
We did the same thing...reset it and lost all apps! I was told the server crashed yesterday bc so many people had it...but today they still do not reply. TERRIBLE PRODUCT!!!!!!!
I am having the SAME problem!! So upsetting with two little girls that just want their tablets!! Has anyone been able to set up the controls yet? Customer service is still busy and we are still getting the "must connect from the connected device from the app" error. GRRRR
I lost all the apps how can I get them back
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I just used the IP address above on my desktop and was able to set up the tabeo after 2 lonngg days of trying. Thanxs!!
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I have been trying to bypass the lack of access to the first parental control screen for more than 4 hours. I was on hold with tech support until my phone died and I cannot stay connected to tech chat. At this point, I am dreaming of a return to the store tomorrow morning! This is a waste of my time. I was supposed to be able to turn it on and follow the stimple steps....NOT!!
It seems to be working now. I got a new screen when I clicked on the ap again and I called the number given for registration. I'm good to go now.
anyone else having any luck yet?
how did you do it?
I have been having the same problem TOO!! I bought 2 and both are saying the same error message
I'm experiencing the same problem.
It also took a while from it to connect to my wifi. I
I'm going to return this to Toys R US and buying my oldest child the Kindle Fire..screw this!
Check your email you used to create the acct if you got an email saying congrats you have successfully registered retry to sign in at that point you will have to pay a dollar with a credit card and at that point it will take you set up there u can block whatever you want that point. It's a process but it worked after hours of nothing. Last u have to download every app after so more waiting. Good thing I have verizon fios so it's not that bad. Hope this helps
http://tabeo.support-tablet.com/e2-suppo...
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