Smartphones hold photos, memories and above all sensitive data. For this reason, three new anti -theft functions have been developed for Android.
Often, halfway between the naive and the romantic, we still call it “mobile phone”, as if the primary function of our (too much) faithful life companion was only to call. The smartphone Instead, and we know it well, today they are much more: contain our memories and our photosmessages and vowels, but they are above all the custody of an avalanche of sensitive dataincluding passwords, credit cards, e-mails and work documents.
For this reason, Android has introduced new security functions on its operating systems, which can be activated starting from version 10, with further improvements from 15 onwards. Let’s find out how to enable them Step by step to transform our “mobile phone” into a real digital bunker.
How to enable intelligent automatic block. The first function to be activated is Theft Detection Lockan advanced system that uses artificial intelligence to identify suspicious movements typical of a theft, such as a sudden race or an accelerated movement. When the phone detects an anomalous behavior, it automatically stops, preventing access to anyone who does not know the release method, which can be a pin, a digital imprint or facial recognition.
To activate itjust go to: Settings> Security and Privacy> Device release> Protection from theft and enable theft block. In the event of a false alarm, just authenticate normally to regain access to the phone.
How to enable the offline block in case of disconnection. One of the first attempts that a thief performs after stealing a smartphone is to deactivate the connection, to prevent it from being traced or blocked at a distance. To prevent this practice, Android has introduced The offline device lock: the phone it automatically blocks if it remains offline For a prolonged period or if they are detected numerous failed access attempts.
To activate itthe same path described in the previous paragraph must be redone, and therefore: Settings> Security and privacy> Device release> Protection from theft and enable the Offline device block. Once active, even if the phone is placed in aerial mode or is devoid of connection, it will remain unusable for anyone who does not know the access credentials.
How to enable the block remotely even without connection. Android has been offering the possibility of blocking a mobile phone stolen through the function finds my device, but with the latest version of the operating system (15 or higher) an even more powerful option arrives: The Remote Lockwhich allows you to block the phone even if it is not temporarily visible on the map or connected to the internet.
To do this, the help of a second appliance is needed: the path for qualification It is always the same (Settings> Security and Privacy> Device release> Protection from theft), but in the end it must be selected Remote lock and a simple configuration is completed. The user will be asked to check their number and set up a security applicationafter which, at the time of any theft, you can disable the smartphone from this website by reintegrating the phone number and answering the preset application. In this way, once online, the device will immediately become unusable for anyone who has stolen it.
