What to Do If You Lose Your Phone

                 People get nervous after a phone is lost or stolen, but you do not panic and secure the phone with the help of some straightforward tips, tricks, and mobile settings so that no one else misses your phone and data. So let's learn these easy tips and tricks.

 

Secure Lock Screen very beneficial:

               First of all, let me know that whether it is an Android phone or an iPhone, you can lock the phone or try to find it after it is stolen or lost by going to their settings. For this, some easy steps have to be followed. You can turn on passcode and fingerprint authentication through the secure lock screen function, which will benefit that no unfamiliar person will easily unlock your phone. If possible, do not use the facial recognition option because by disabling it easily, anyone can unlock your phone.

Find My Device Will Work:

                Nowadays, it is necessary to give Gmail and Google details for starting any phone and for Play Store access. In such a situation, you go to Settings and go to the Security & Location option and turn on Google's Find My Device option. It will be beneficial that you can track the device after the phone is lost or stolen.

Report Your Phone Lost or Stolen:

              If you think your phone has been stolen rather than lost, you should probably file a police report. It sounds like a lost cause, yes, but I know people who have done just that, and their phones have miraculously made it back to them.

Protect Your Accounts:

                Your phone is locked by now, but it's still not a bad idea to protect your accounts, just in case. According to Gizmodo, you should log out of your social media and email accounts until you get the situation under control.

Suspend Your Service:

                 If you suspect suspicious activity on your lost or stolen phone, it's best to err on the side of caution and suspend your service. The last thing you want to deal with after the fact is erroneous charges and data usage bills that will only compound this already stressful situation.

Remotely lock and wipe your phone if possible :

                Now most smartphones have a built-in “kill switch” that allows you to deactivate your device and prevent thieves from resetting it remotely. For these services to work, you need to have them installed first.

Change your passwords:

          Smartphone companies often offer cloud services, allowing your phone to access your data in the cloud. To prevent the thief from doing so, you’ll want to change your cloud password as soon as possible. It would help if you also changed your passwords for any other accounts you access on your phones, such as banking, social media, email, and other accounts.

 

Try this method As well:

                   Along with this, you can set the Secure & Erase process by searching android.com/find on your computer and selecting your phone. After this, a push alert will be sent to your phone, in which you can secure your phone under any adverse circumstances by following the necessary procedure.

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