Such data will be found if Android phone is stolen

Smartphone is not only communication, but also a store of memories, contacts and documents. But what if your phone is stolen? There is also a danger of private data going into the wrong hands. Some precautions and quick steps can protect the data and increase the chances of getting back.

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Secure the device

When Android phone is stolen, first use Google's Find Hub. With this, you can lock the phone remotely. Google's Secure device feature locks the phone with a pin, pattern or password. Google deletes the payment cards of wallet. The remote lock option facilitates setting new passwords and displaying contact number or message on the phone screen. This feature will work when the phone is online and the remote lock is already enabled.

Keep data backup

It is most important to backup data on regular clouds before the theft. Most apps, such as Google contacts and Google photos backup data on the cloud. Google photos backup your photos and videos from selected folders on Wi-Fi connections. Messaging apps like WhatsApp also save backup on Google Drive. However, locally stored data, such as some documents or recent photos that are not yet backup, may be lost when stolen.

Change password, secure the account

After the phone stolen, change the passwords of all your important accounts immediately. First of all, update your Google account password, because this is the most important account of your phone. After this change passwords of banking, email, and working apps. If you have added payment cards to your phone, then contact your bank immediately and ask to cancel the old caste and issue new keys.

Third party tool for data recovery

If your data is not backup on the cloud, some third-party tools can help re-achieve your data. For example, software like D-Back for Android can scan and recover data from your Google drive. Apart from this, in case of phone theft, inform the police immediately and provide IMEI number of your phone. This number identifies your phone and helps blacklist it.