Set A Screen Lock:
Make your device secure by adding a screen lock with a Pattern,PIN or Password.
Just go to Settings –> Security –> Screen Security –> Screen Lock
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Back Up Your Data:
In case you end up losing your device or it gets stolen or damaged, Backups may just prove to be the saving grace.
To save backup your photos and videos you could use the Auto Backup facility to back them up to Google+.
Simply go to Google Photos –> Settings –> Auto-Backup
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Encrypt Your Device:
Encryption shall come in handy in case you lose your device. Make sure your device is running Jelly Bean (Android 4.1+).
Go to Settings –> Security –> Encryption –> Encrypt phone
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2-Factor Authentication:
In case someone has access to your password try using this feature which uses a password and a code generated by the phone to prevent unauthorized access thereby providing your phone with an extra layer of protection.
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Download Apps From Trusted Sources Only:
It is advisable to download applications from the Google Play Store only as they are all tested for harmful behaviour and undergo stringent policy checks before being posted there. Apps downloaded from harmful sources can even result in you being charged some hidden fee or disclosing your personal information to hackers.
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Enable Android Device Manager:
One of our biggest fears today would be losing our Android device and with it all the precious data that we might have been holding in it for years. But do not fret, the wonderful features of Android Device Manager such as “Remotely locate this device”, “Allow remote lock and erase” and “Find My Phone” provide the perfect remedy for such a situation.
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Add Your Contact Information To Your Lock Screen:
You can add some personal contact information on the lock screen in case you lose your Android phone and some stranger ends up finding it.
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Make your device secure by adding a screen lock with a Pattern,PIN or Password.
Just go to Settings –> Security –> Screen Security –> Screen Lock
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Back Up Your Data:
In case you end up losing your device or it gets stolen or damaged, Backups may just prove to be the saving grace.
To save backup your photos and videos you could use the Auto Backup facility to back them up to Google+.
Simply go to Google Photos –> Settings –> Auto-Backup
------------
Encrypt Your Device:
Encryption shall come in handy in case you lose your device. Make sure your device is running Jelly Bean (Android 4.1+).
Go to Settings –> Security –> Encryption –> Encrypt phone
-----------
2-Factor Authentication:
In case someone has access to your password try using this feature which uses a password and a code generated by the phone to prevent unauthorized access thereby providing your phone with an extra layer of protection.
----------
Download Apps From Trusted Sources Only:
It is advisable to download applications from the Google Play Store only as they are all tested for harmful behaviour and undergo stringent policy checks before being posted there. Apps downloaded from harmful sources can even result in you being charged some hidden fee or disclosing your personal information to hackers.
-----------
Enable Android Device Manager:
One of our biggest fears today would be losing our Android device and with it all the precious data that we might have been holding in it for years. But do not fret, the wonderful features of Android Device Manager such as “Remotely locate this device”, “Allow remote lock and erase” and “Find My Phone” provide the perfect remedy for such a situation.
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Add Your Contact Information To Your Lock Screen:
You can add some personal contact information on the lock screen in case you lose your Android phone and some stranger ends up finding it.
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