Best security for lost phone? wiping device/SD card

mxl180 · #1 (**permalink**) 08-01-2010, 07:17 PM

The palm has a program... where you can sent a text message (includes specific secret phrase) to your phone in the event it was lost, it would lock the phone and wipe the SD card.

I was wondering if there's a such thing for windows mobile... or what is the BEST alternative if you were to lose your phone w/ SD card.

**D/\SH** · #2 (**permalink**) 08-01-2010, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by mxl180

The palm has a program... where you can sent a text message (includes specific secret phrase) to your phone in the event it was lost, it would lock the phone and wipe the SD card.

I was wondering if there's a such thing for windows mobile... or what is the BEST alternative if you were to lose your phone w/ SD card.

yes all you would have to do is use a freeware app called lookout.... you can do a hard reset from your computer and even get gps coordinates if your phone is lost.

Oditius · #3 (**permalink**) 08-01-2010, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by mxl180

The palm has a program... where you can sent a text message (includes specific secret phrase) to your phone in the event it was lost, it would lock the phone and wipe the SD card.

I was wondering if there's a such thing for windows mobile... or what is the BEST alternative if you were to lose your phone w/ SD card.

There is several options, like Sprite Terminator, or Lookout. Plus serveral others if you do a search you can find them easy enough.

mxl180 · #4 (**permalink**) 08-01-2010, 07:22 PM

found it.. i think

http://www.wmexperts.com/reviews/sof...e_smackdo.html

mxl180 · #5 (**permalink**) 08-01-2010, 07:23 PM

curious..why is lookout free?

Oditius · #6 (**permalink**) 08-01-2010, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by D/\SH

yes all you would have to do is use a freeware app called lookout.... you can do a hard reset from your computer and even get gps coordinates if your phone is lost.

Darn clicked before I did. LoL

Sometime the GPS won't work if the phone is in the house. But it will make it scream and erase all data if wanted. (I know I tried both)

Oditius · #7 (**permalink**) 08-01-2010, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by mxl180

curious..why is lookout free?

When I first installed LookOut it was in Beta testing. I've never had a problem, maybe the make up in advertising? Not sure, I guess you can always email them?

mxl180 · #8 (**permalink**) 08-01-2010, 07:31 PM

Thanks guys

**Unknown Zone** · #9 (**permalink**) 08-01-2010, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by D/\SH

......even get gps coordinates if your phone is lost.

did they finally get this going for CDMA phones, they reason I ask is cause I emailed LookOut and the GPS function was meant for GSM, but they were working a on CDMA fix to get GPS coordinates.

haus · #10 (**permalink**) 08-02-2010, 11:01 AM

If you're linked to Exchange 2007, you or your exchange admin can remote wipe the phone.