My Samsung Galaxy S4 was stolen yesterday in
FAIRFIELD, CA
94533
I already reported stolen to sprint and the phone was deactivated. However, since I didn't have insurance on the phone sprint would not WIPE my personal information. I am more concerned about deleting personal data that actually receiving the phone (which I know is a lost cause).
I had phone tracking security apps on the phone but the thief disabled them. LOCK YOUR PHONE SCREEN!!!
After I transferred my service to an old replacement phone I had at home , and somewhat calmed down, I remembered that I had LookOut Mobile Security. I immediately logged in and tried to wipe and track my phone, *I didn't know was possible before. However, the "new" replacement phone is the one that shows up. So if I had wiped and tracked it would have wiped and tracked my replacement, which was in my possession.
QUESTIONS:
1. Anyway, is there a way to wipe the contents of the phone after it has been reported stolen and deactivated and I activated a replacement? MEID?
2. Can hackers "UN- deactivate" my stolen phone and try to use it?
3. Would it be helpful or harmful to publically post about my stolen phone & include the MEID #?
Basically put the stolen phone on blast in the area where I live AND online (Craigslist, bookoo)
Thanks for taking the time to read this and answering the questions I have. Also if this has happened to you or you have dealt with a similar situation please let me know how you handled it. this sucks
FAIRFIELD, CA
94533
I already reported stolen to sprint and the phone was deactivated. However, since I didn't have insurance on the phone sprint would not WIPE my personal information. I am more concerned about deleting personal data that actually receiving the phone (which I know is a lost cause).
I had phone tracking security apps on the phone but the thief disabled them. LOCK YOUR PHONE SCREEN!!!
After I transferred my service to an old replacement phone I had at home , and somewhat calmed down, I remembered that I had LookOut Mobile Security. I immediately logged in and tried to wipe and track my phone, *I didn't know was possible before. However, the "new" replacement phone is the one that shows up. So if I had wiped and tracked it would have wiped and tracked my replacement, which was in my possession.
QUESTIONS:
1. Anyway, is there a way to wipe the contents of the phone after it has been reported stolen and deactivated and I activated a replacement? MEID?
2. Can hackers "UN- deactivate" my stolen phone and try to use it?
3. Would it be helpful or harmful to publically post about my stolen phone & include the MEID #?
Basically put the stolen phone on blast in the area where I live AND online (Craigslist, bookoo)
Thanks for taking the time to read this and answering the questions I have. Also if this has happened to you or you have dealt with a similar situation please let me know how you handled it. this sucks