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Hadlee Simons / Android Authority
TL;DR
- Remote Lock lets you remotely secure a lost or stolen phone.
- So far, all you’ve needed to activate it was your phone number — so anyone who knew it could potentially lock your phone.
- That’s now slightly more secure with the addition of an optional security question.
Google offers plenty of automatic ways to try and limit your exposure when someone takes off with your smartphone. Features like Theft Detection use sensors to know when a thief grabs your…
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