Android users: here’s the version you need.

If someone steals your Android phone and knows your PIN, they can do serious damage fast.

Check these settings:

1. Find My Device Go to: Google Settings → Security → Find My Device → make sure it’s enabled

2. Theft Protection Go to: Settings → Security & Privacy → More Security Settings → Theft Protection Turn on:

• Theft Detection Lock

• Offline Device Lock

• Remote Lock

3. Lock Screen Privacy Go to: Settings → Lock Screen / Notifications Turn off or restrict:

• Sensitive lock screen notifications

• Lock screen controls, widgets, or shortcuts if your device allows them

4. Google Account Security Go to: Google Account → Security Turn on:

• 2-Step Verification

• Passkeys, if available Also remove any devices you don’t recognize

5. Emergency Info + SOS Go to: Settings → Safety & Emergency Set up:

• Emergency contacts

• Emergency SOS

These take a couple minutes to set up. Worth doing.