The Prime agency interviewed a senior specialist in testing information products of the Center
The specialist advised even before the loss of the smartphonetake care of its protection. In particular, you need to install a PIN code or a fingerprint scanner. It is also worth adding the ability to remotely lock the device and rewrite the IMEI and serial number of the device, which will be useful in case of theft.
“Make sure you have an active opportunitylock your phone remotely, back up your data and store it in the cloud, and write down the IMEI and serial number of your phone - this information can be useful in case of theft, ”the expert advised.
If your smartphone is lost, you mustactivate the “Find phone” option or call from another number. If the user is sure that the device is stolen, you can delete personal data from it using a certain function, but it will not be possible to find it.
You can log out from all social networks and services remotely,thanks to the "End Sessions on All Devices" feature. Linked bank cards, in turn, can be blocked, as well as a SIM card. You can file a report with the police about the theft of a smartphone, indicating the IMEI number, serial number of the device and the circumstances of the incident.
Source: Prime