Delhi: We might as well skip a heartbeat if we are unable to find our phones for even 5 minutes. In this technologically driven world, Phone is where some of our most precious data is stored. If someone’s phone is stolen, it can be very frustrating and also scary at the same time. When a wallet is lost we immediately block debit and credit cards. There are few techniques using which you can endeavor to remotely take care of your data.Also Read – Tecno Pova Neo Smartphone Launched: 6000mAh Battery, 30 Days Standby | More Details Inside
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BLOCK YOUR PHONE
CEIR is an official website that the Department of Telecommunications has launched to discourage mobile phone theft and help mobile phone owners to block or unblock their lost/stolen mobile phones. Also Read – Lockdown Impact: 2 in 3 Indian Adults Addicted To Being Online Due To Covid, Says Report
You can visit the website – www.ceir.gov.in – and fill out the form to block your lost or stolen mobile phone. But you will need to file an FIR and provide a few documents and details such as a mobile purchase invoice, police complaint number, and information about the place where you lost your phone.
Once you have submitted the form, your application to block your lost phone will be acknowledged.
HAVE YOU BLOCKED YOUR SIM?
Another crucial thing to do when your phone is lost/stolen is to block the SIM card, so no one can misuse your number. For that, you will have to visit your telecom operator with a copy of your FIR complaint.
REMOTELY ERASE DATE
If you use an Android phone, go to www.google.com/android/find and log in using your Google ID and password. You will then be shown your phone details and location. Now choose the Set up Secure and Erase option and delete all your lost/stolen phone data remotely.
iPhone users, on the other hand, can visit www.icloud.com/find/ and log in using their Apple ID and password. You will be shown the list of your Apple devices, so choose the phone you want to erase and tap erase. But if you are asked to enter a phone number or message, you can indicate that the device is lost or how to contact you. The number and message appear on the devices locked screen.
If your lost/stolen iPhone is offline, then the remote erase will happen the next time it is online. But, if you find the device before it is erased, you can cancel the request.
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