How much private information do you have stored in your mobile phone? If yours is a basic model, there may just be a few phone numbers. On the other hand, a smart phone will probably have your email, maybe some user IDs & passwords, bank account details? Would you want this information to fall into the hands of someone who finds or steals your phone?
Caveat on the article below: some of the security features described for the iPhone only apply to the latest models. e.g. prior to iOS 4, the only password lock available was a 4 digit PIN. "Find My Phone" is only available free on iPhone 4 with iOS 4.2 or above.
My solution:
- Contact phone number (including offer of a reward) on lock screen;
- Password lock (not just a PIN) that locks a few minutes after the phone is turned off; &
- 1Password app stores logins & other information which requires privacy. It also syncs via Dropbox to my laptop. Versions for iPhone (& iPod Touch), iPad & Android. Free 30 day trial for Macintosh & Windows.
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