How to lock your Android mobile with password remotely
The security and protection of a terminal and, above all, of its contents , is one of the major concerns of users. For this reason, a good list of tools has emerged to locate a stolen or lost device, and even block it so that no one can access it. Something that is achieved through applications, services of the manufacturers or, in a more generally, with the service Android Device ManagerA tool that has just been updated to allow the password lock option remotely, via a computer.
The first thing to keep in mind is that this service requires the terminal to have an Internet connection, even if it doesn't have the GPS sensor activated to know your exact location. In addition, it requires to activate in advanceAllow remote data reset in the menu Google Settings After giving this permission, you have full authority to carry out security functions from a computer connected to the Internet.
Thus, all that remains is to access the Android Device Manager service through any browser Internet, being necessary to enter the user data of the Google account to access it.In a few seconds it is linked to the lost or stolen terminal, being able to know its approximate location on a map and having a window with interesting functions on the left side of the screen. screen.
From here, if the above steps have been followed, it is possible to ring the device for five minutes at maximum volume to find it. However, the novelty and the function that we want to discuss here today is that of blocking Clicking on this option prompts the user to enter a lock password that prevents anyone else from accessing the contents of your device.
With this the screen of previous blockade is disabled, appearing a new one centered on the password that forces any user to know it if they wish unlock the terminalA feature that, once the device is recovered, must be reconfigured through the option Lock screen of menu settings From here it is possible to re-enter another unlock code, a drawing or pattern, activate face unlock or use any other option you want.
Finally, being the most drastic option of the service Android Device Manager , it is also possible to erase and remove all contents from the device. This prevents other people from accessing photographs, videos, music and other files stored in the terminal, but also prevents the use of this service to recover the device. Therefore, a last option if it is of vital importance that nobody else discovers the contents stored in the terminal.
In short, a practical and effective service that all users of an Android device can now use to lock and recover your lost or stolen device.
