How to keep the phone safe in case of theft (Find My Device, Data Wipe).

 

1. Turn ON Find My Device:

Nearly all smartphones nowadays come equipped with built-in location abilities to trace, lock or remotely wipe in case of a lost or stolen device.

Android:

• Head to Settings > Google > Find My Device

• Find My Device and allow Location service

• Download Find My Device on the Play Store or browse to access on your device on Find My Device Website.

iPhone:

• Head to Settings > Tap your name > Find My > Find My iPhone.

• Enable Find My iPhone, Find My Network, and Send Last Location.

• Use the Find My app or access via iCloud.

2. Locate Your Device Remotely:

If your phone is lost or stolen:

Android: Sign in to the Find My Device website or app. You can:

• Find your phone on a map (if location is on).

• Ring your phone to help find it nearby.

• Lock your phone with a message on the screen (e.g., "This phone is lost").

• Erase data if the phone cannot be recovered.

iPhone: Use the Find My app or iCloud to:

      

• See your phone’s last known location.

• Activate Lost Mode to lock it and display a message.

• Erase your phone remotely if necessary.

3. Set Up Remote Data Wipe:

 

   Ensure remote wiping is enabled beforehand.

• Android: the Find My Device service could remotely wipe your data. After wiping it, the phone can only be opened with your Google account passwords (Factory Reset Protection).

• iPhone: Use the Wipe iPhone option in Find My or iCloud. The phone remains locked to your Apple ID after a wipe (Activation Lock).

4. More Precautions:

• Enable Screen Lock: Use a strong PIN, password, or biometric lock to avoid unauthorized access.

• Backup Data Regularly: Use cloud services like Google Drive or iCloud so that you won't lose your important data.

• Activate SIM Lock: Lock the SIM by contacting your carrier to prevent misuse.

• Alert Authorities: Report the theft to your local law enforcement and give them your phone's IMEI number, which you can find on the box or dialing *#06#.

5. Prevent Unauthorized Access Post-Theft:

• Remove sensitive accounts (Google, Apple ID, etc.) remotely via account settings on another device.

• Notify your bank and other financial institutions if payment apps were installed on your phone.

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