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How can I find my stolen phone?

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If you have a tracker app on it, this could be useful, unless it has been deleted through hacking or unlocking your phone. You can also track down your phone by finding the person who did it through research, although this may take time. If this is too difficult, you can visit local authorities to help track down your phone for you.

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How do I trace a stolen mobile phone?

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If you have the serial number, you can report it to the police and they'll try to track it for you. You can also install an app on your device that allows you to locate it in the event that it gets stolen or lost.

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What do I do if I am in school?

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Turn your phone off in the school but keep it in your pocket so nobody will snatch it. If you must leave it in your locker, put it under a lot of items so it's concealed.

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What can I do if I lose my phone on an airplane?

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Call the airline and let them know that you left your phone on a flight. They will ask you for the flight number (which should be on your ticket), and then they will most likely ask you to leave a contact number so they can call you if a flight attendant or passenger finds your phone.

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How do I protect my phone at work if I have to leave it in a room when working?

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Put a unique password (Letters, numbers, special characters) on the phone that only you and/or people you trust know, with a password, nobody will be able to access anything on your phone, making the steal worthless.

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