Protecting your personal information and data
While losing your phone can be stressful, Android Device Manager can
help you keep your data from ending up in the wrong hands. If your phone
can’t be recovered, or has been stolen, you can quickly and securely
erase all of the data on your device.
Availability and getting started
This service is now available on devices running Android 2.2 or above;
to use it, you also will need to be signed into your Google Account.
There will also be an Android app to allow you to easily find and manage
your devices. Stay tuned!
Posted by Benjamin Poiesz, Product Manager, Android
Updated August 7 to reflect availability of Android Device Manager. Access it at www.android.com/devicemanager.
Updated September 24 to reflect ability to remotely add screen lock through Android Device Manager.
Locate and ring your misplaced device
If you ended up dropping your phone between those couch cushions,
Android Device Manager lets you quickly ring your phone at maximum
volume so you can find it, even if it's been silenced. And in the event
that your phone or tablet is out of earshot (say, at that restaurant you
left it at last night), you can locate it on a map in real time.
You can also remotely add a screen lock to your device through the
Android Device Manager. Whether you’re on a phone or a tablet, a
screen lock
is an important security step to protect the information stored on your
device, in case it accidentally gets into the wrong hands. Being able
to do this through the Android Device Manager means that even after you
lose your phone, you’ll still be able to add a lock (or change an
existing lock) to your device.
Have you ever lost your phone in between the couch cushions or forgot it
in a restaurant? Or maybe searching for your phone before you rush out
the door is part of your morning routine? Let the new
Android Device Manager help you out! It's one of a
few simple features you can use to keep your device—and the data you store inside—safe and secure.
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