Your cell phone is not just a talking device; it is portable library of your contacts, photos and other valuable information. So, it’s security must be your priority and in no way you can let your info stolen from it. The best possible and common protection you can offer is keeping it in a zipped purse or in your pocket. But this is just some basic protection and your phone needs much more. Here is what you can offer to keep it safe.

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  1. Learn everything about your phone. This is the first and most important thing you must note. You need to know everything about your phone starting from your sim number, IMEI number, Phone model name and number, your provider name and number etc. All these details come in handy when you lose your phone. This is also the info you need to provide the police with when you a lodge a complaint of missing phone. So, have all this info written somewhere and store it safely.
  2. Lock your phone with a pin number. Always lock your phone key pad with a pin number. You can also lock it with face recognition or voice recognition or with your fingerprints that is available for a limited number of Smartphones these days. Usually when your phone is stolen the thieves try to access it to make calls or get your personal information. So, by locking your phone they will not be able to access it and this will buy you some time to notify the provider and get your account deactivated.
  3. Be cautious about storing your personal info. Always be cautious when you store your personal info in your phone. Always store them in your home computer’s hard disk or in other storage devices which no one except you can access and you need not worry about it being stolen. If you store such info in your phone. It takes just minutes to lose them in case your phone is lost. So it is better to be cautious than cry over spilt milk.
  4. Download Anti-Theft Software on your phone. Another safety option for your phone. There are many anti theft software available for free download. They control your phone remotely when it is lost. Some softwares’ use GPS technology and track the whereabouts of your lost or stolen phone.
  5. Do not have worst expectations. Everybody experiences those agonizing moments when you feel you lost your phone if it is out of your sight for 5 seconds. You might be still having it around you somewhere but just can’t find it. Stop panicking and search properly. If you really lost your phone remember there are still good people in this world who might return it to you or on the downside because they cannot access it as it is locked with a pin. Hola!

So, these are a few tips to safeguard your mobile. Follow them and protect your non-living partner all the time. Get more tips from buzz2fone Mobile Tech Blog.