iPhone owners, take the time to do this...
If you have ever lost your cell phone, it's a terrible experience.
With new smartphones, losing one is like losing a limb, lol.
Take a few minutes to employ one or more of the below.
Of course most of these methods rely on the altruism of the finder:
Set a passcode!
Go to Settings, and set the phone to erase all data on your phone after 10 (or whatever you choose) passcode attempts.
Download "Wallpaper Labeller" free and put text on your wallpaper, like a "If found, email and phone number".
http://www.ehow.com/how_5041536_label-w ... phone.html
You can do the same thing physically with a label maker and apply to the back of your phone. I cover mine with a case so it's not visible which may defeat the purpose as the finder has to remove the case.
I use iLocalis (requires jailbreak), it works, not completely accurate but you have a general idea where it is. One of the six ways:
http://techpp.com/2009/09/18/6-ways-to- ... hone-free/
Now if you're phone is found by a not so altruistic person, then you're SOL.
They'll sell it, unlock you're phone, if possible, and put in a new SIM, or whatever.
In that case, call your provider and see if they will blacklist the IMEI so that it cannot be used with any local provider. Now I have heard that they may not do this, so file a police report (if it was stolen) and see if it changes their mind. At least it turns your phone into an iPod.
And practice common sense in the general handling of your phone and where you keep it.
Any other ideas RFD cell community?
With new smartphones, losing one is like losing a limb, lol.
Take a few minutes to employ one or more of the below.
Of course most of these methods rely on the altruism of the finder:
Set a passcode!
Go to Settings, and set the phone to erase all data on your phone after 10 (or whatever you choose) passcode attempts.
Download "Wallpaper Labeller" free and put text on your wallpaper, like a "If found, email and phone number".
http://www.ehow.com/how_5041536_label-w ... phone.html
You can do the same thing physically with a label maker and apply to the back of your phone. I cover mine with a case so it's not visible which may defeat the purpose as the finder has to remove the case.
I use iLocalis (requires jailbreak), it works, not completely accurate but you have a general idea where it is. One of the six ways:
http://techpp.com/2009/09/18/6-ways-to- ... hone-free/
Now if you're phone is found by a not so altruistic person, then you're SOL.
They'll sell it, unlock you're phone, if possible, and put in a new SIM, or whatever.
In that case, call your provider and see if they will blacklist the IMEI so that it cannot be used with any local provider. Now I have heard that they may not do this, so file a police report (if it was stolen) and see if it changes their mind. At least it turns your phone into an iPod.
And practice common sense in the general handling of your phone and where you keep it.
Any other ideas RFD cell community?