Steps to protect your phone from theft or loss

A significant hike in numbers of stolen phones on public transport has been observed over the years. If your phone gets stolen, do you know what to do about it?
 

If your phone is stolen, you must file a police complaint. However, you can take some precautions to make sure the pickpocket does not steal important information from your phone. 

pickpockets often switch it off to prevent tracking. However, you can change the settings on your device to prevent it from being switched off without authorization.
 

Go to the settings and enable the ‘Required Password to Power Off’ option. This feature prevents unauthorized users from switching off your device. 
 

Make sure you have strong, impenetrable password that a pickpocket can’t crack. 
 

If your phone is stolen, always contact your bank to take action to freeze your bank account that is linked to the stolen phone number. 
 

Many people overlook this step, but using app-lock is also important for securing sensitive information on your phone. So, make sure you enable app-lock.