PREVENTION

Phone Security Tips Before Your Device Is Lost or Stolen

A few preventive steps make account protection and device recovery much easier after an incident.

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Enable a strong screen lock

Use a strong PIN or password and biometric security. Avoid easily guessed codes.

Enable the official Find My service

Turn on Apple Find My or Google Find My Device, location services and offline-finding features supported by the device.

Protect the main email account

Use multi-factor authentication and secure recovery methods because email often controls password resets for other services.

Save device records

Record the IMEI, serial number, model, color, purchase date, invoice and clear photographs in a secure place.

Register the device

Create an ownership record before an incident occurs, then keep purchase evidence current.

Use IMEI Alert responsibly

IMEI Alert provides registry and case information that is available through its own reviewed workflow. It does not promise live tracking, universal operator data or guaranteed recovery.

COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently asked questions

Where should I store my IMEI?

Use a secure password manager, encrypted note, trusted account record or device registry.

Should lock-screen notifications show full messages?

For better privacy, consider hiding sensitive notification content while the phone is locked.

PROTECT YOUR DEVICE RECORD

Register before an incident, or report a lost or stolen phone now.

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