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How to Keep Your iPhone Data Safe and Secure – Before and After Losing Your Device

The iPhone, one of the most coveted devices on the market, attracts not only users, but also malicious people, due to the innovations that have marked generations of users recently. With this in mind, it is important to know what you should do before and after losing your cell phone to ensure the security of your data.

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What to do first on your iPhone to keep your data safe?

  • Ative the “Find My iPhone” feature on your device so you can remotely locate, lock, or erase your iPhone if it is lost or stolen.
  • Define a strong screen lock code to make it difficult for anyone who doesn’t have your password to access your device.
  • Keep Activation Lock turned on to prevent your iPhone from reactivating without your passcode.
  • Do Regularly back up your data to ensure you don’t lose any important information if your iPhone is lost or stolen.

It is worth remembering that the activation lock feature is automatically turned on when the user enables the “Find my iPhone” function on their device.

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  • Open settings

    First open your iPhone settings;

  • Tap your name and then tap Search

    Then tap your name and then the ‘Search’ option;

  • Activate the search option

    Now tap Search to activate the option;

  • Activate “Search app network”

    To be able to see the device even if it is offline, activate the “Search app network” option;

  • Leave the “Send last location” option enabled

    Additionally, also activate your device’s location to Apple in case the battery runs out, by activating the ‘Send last location’ option.

  • Leave automatic iPhone backup turned on

  • First go to settings and then tap your name.
  • Then tap iCloud and iCloud Backup. Then confirm that the “Back up this iPhone” option is activated.
  • If not, just tap the key so that it turns green and activates the backup. And then just connect to your Wi-Fi network and the backup will start to be done automatically;
  • Other tips

    • Be careful when using your iPhone in public places. Avoid using your device in isolated areas or at night.
    • Don’t leave your iPhone unattended. Always have it with you or store it in a safe place when you are not using it.
    • Keep an eye out for signs of suspicious people. If you see someone behaving strangely near you, leave the area immediately.

    What to do after losing your iPhone

  • Access the iCloud.com/find and sign in with your Apple ID account.
  • If your iPhone is online, you can locate it on the map.
  • You can also use the “Tap to Find” feature to play a loud alarm on your iPhone, even if it is in silent mode.
  • If you can’t find your iPhone, you can lock or erase it remotely.
  • After blocking or erasing your iPhone, you must file a police report. This will help increase your chances of recovering your device.
  • 2023-12-25 09:20:00
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