The trick to activate the ‘anti-theft’ mode on your smartphone

Currently, the theft of a cell phone does not only end when a criminal takes the mobile equipment since the smartphone can contain very important banking or multimedia information, which causes greater losses for users.

No one is free from this happening to them, that is why in this note we will show you a little-known trick so that you can prevent criminals from turning off your cell phone, Wi-Fi, mobile data, location or activate airplane mode so you can find quickly your Android device.

It is worth mentioning that with the ‘anti-theft’ mode the thief will not be able to perform any action such as: turning off the phone, wifi, location, etc. This requires the security pattern, password or PIN that only you should know.

How to enable anti-theft mode?

1. First, access “Settings” or “Configuration” of your Android phone. You usually locate it with the icon of a cogwheel or gear.
2. Then, go to the “Lock screen” section.
3. Next, go to the “Secure Lock Settings” section and enter your security pattern, password, or PIN.
4. In the end, activate the options that say “Lock with side key” or “Lock network and security”. In addition to this, you can turn on the option “Make the pattern visible”.

How can you track and find your Android cell phone?

1. From a PC or any other smartphone, log in to your Gmail account and then click on the following link.
2. Google Account and all the devices you’ve registered your account on will open.
3. Press the model of your cell phone that has been stolen. It is important that you have registered your Google (Gmail) account on this computer.
4. Then, click on the “Search device” button.
5. Google Maps will open and tell you where your phone is.
6. When you are close to the mobile touch the “Play sound” option.