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| What do I do if my smartphone is lost or stolen? |
According to the Prey 2018 research report on mobile devices that customers have lost, we are checking emails as smartphones have become the center of our digital identity and we continue to communicate with social media. Use it as a notepad and finish paying. Thus, the loss is bothersome and annoying because these devices must contain confidential personal information. Will this information be used if it malfunctions before getting the equipment you need and protecting the device?
What should I do before and after losing my smartphone?
Secure your smartphone and keep data in a safe place:
You should take this step without thinking. If you haven't already, you should do so now. There are many ways to do this.
You can save a backup file that contains all the important information (such as contacts, messages and photos) on your computer as it can protect you from long-term concerns once a month.
You can also activate the automatic backup function on your smartphone, which regularly backs up data in the cloud, or you can manually back up files in the cloud. For security reasons, it is better to make multiple copies at the same time. If your computer crashes or files are deleted, the automatic cloud option is also useful. If your smartphone is stolen, you can use the saved data to easily create a new phone.
Turn off your phone like the Fort Knox locker:
Nowadays, smartphones provide endless locking methods. The best option is to use a secure password with biometric lock (such as fingerprint).
Biometrics is an additional layer of safety that is always useful. Do not use the default password for the password itself, but activate a more complex password, as you can increase the length of the password in some systems and specify alphanumeric codes in some systems. The higher the word, the more complex the traffic and the more difficult the thieves to destroy.
Find my cell phone:
Depending on the brand of your smartphone or the system you are using, "Find My Phone" can be installed there because "Find My App" is displayed on iPhone and Samsung has "Find My Phone". And Android devices. Usually it has (Find My Device).
Regardless of the brand used by your smartphone, you must enable this option. This not only helps you find the device, but the app also has many built-in security features. If you lose your smartphone, you can choose the ringtone option. This allows the phone to ring so you can hear the sound. You can also remotely wipe the smartphone. Otherwise, you won't be able to track the phone anymore, so you can only use it as a last resort. You will lose your phone, but at least your private information will not be available. Generally reputable security software includes lock, location and remote wipe functions.
If you are sure that you will never find the device again, you should contact the mobile operator and report the loss or theft of your smartphone, as the SIM card is deactivated and therefore not misused and your phone is locked. You can submit insurance claims. Hopefully, this will offset at least part of your loss.
Prepare:
The previous plan can save time and avoid problems such as protecting your phone, securing all data, and setting features (finding my phone) in case your device is stolen or lost, at least this ensures that you do your best, to protect the equipment and facilitate return.