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Every now and then we hear about SmartPhone thefts. This is a menace which can happen to anyone who owns a Smart Phone. Once you lose your phone, it becomes very difficult to get back all the lost contact details and other valuable data. Hence, it is very important to prevent such theft from happening.
Here are a few things you can to keep your Smart Phone safe from thieves:
• 1) Never leave your phone unattended anywhere especially in public places such as markets, railway stations and other such busy places. Always be attentive of your surroundings. It is advisable to keep the phone in vibrator or silent mode so that you do not attract any thief.
• 2) Get a ultra-violet marker pen and security mark your phone and the battery of your phone. You may write your name, house address and post code, this will help you to identify your phone in case of theft.
• 3) The day you buy your mobile phone, make a note of the phone's serial number and keep it safe. It will come handy if you need to inform police or insurance company about your mobile phone theft.
• 4) Sometimes we can across thieves who are not after stealing your phone but rather eyeing on getting what is present in your phone. If you transfer data at cybercafés, make sure you have not left any personal information in the computer at the cybercafé.
• 5) Many phones have 15 digit unique identification number or IMEI number. You can get this number by typing the following code in your phone: *#06#. You can also find the IMEI number in the battery casing of your phone. In case of theft, you will have to provide this number to your mobile phone network service provider.
• 6) It is highly recommendable to use the security lock or PIN code feature of the phone to lock your phone. When a wrong code is entered, the phone is automatically locked and can only be opened by seeking assistance from your mobile phone network service provider.
• 7) If your phone is Bluetooth enabled, it is advisable to keep in hidden mode to avoid receiving malicious program or virus. Always transfer data with people whom you trust.
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Install an anti-virus and make sure it is updated regularly and do not receive any messages from unknown senders. If you receive any Trojan or virus, your phone may become unusable.
• 9) You may also install anti-theft software on your phone. Many people now buy phones that come pre-installed with anti-theft software. Anti-theft software is easy to use and comes very handy when there is a theft. All you need to do is save a number in your phone that can be used to inform in case of theft. When your phone is stolen, the thief may try to remove the SIM card and put his own SIM card so that he can use it. At this moment, your phone will send an alert SMS to a pre-defined number with all the information such as thief's phone number, IMEI, IMSI, GSM Area Code and the Cell ID. The person who receives this message can submit the information to the police and help in nabbing the thief with the phone.
