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congress passes a law to establish prior constraint on all social media the federal government will install software on all devices that will approve all information before it is uploaded through any device.

* is this constitutional?

So pretty much the question is asking, Would it be constitutional to constraint on all social media, and the federal government will be able to install a software on all devices, and be able to approve anything before it is up uploaded

answer: This is unconstitutional because, it would violate the amendment 4, and amendment 1; Freedom of Speech. This also violates privacy and I believe everyone's should have privacy on their phones.

Don't confuse the method of distribution or access with the media. The question speaks of prior restraint on social media. The word media is plural. Social media means Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Spotify, etc., as well as Google, Bing, etc., not the TV set, the phone, the laptop, etc.

The next part of the question says the government will install a software on our phones. You said social media is like Facebook, and Instagram. I'm saying privacy on our devices meaning pictures/videos on social media or passcodes and saved data. I hate to argue so just leave it at this.

Can someone help?

It is hard to read your question. The words "prior constraint on...media" does suggest something blatantly unconstitutional.

Try the first amendment. It's a fascinating read, only a few words.

Ad since when is your phone "social media" or any medium? It's a means of transmission of media.

I'm not guessing. Social media is transmitted by smartphone as well as other devices. The first amendment addresses freedom of the press, which we now call "media", social or otherwise. The question says "all devices", not just smartphones. The privacy of how you use your phone has nothing to do with the question.

Listen, "In my opinion I think we should have privacy on our devices" Question: Government will install software on all devices that will approve all information.

In other words, things like television, print material, social media websites, radio, etc., are media. The device is a device, not the media as meant here.