Best "lost/stolen phone" app?

[shadowsjc]

After having an awful experience having my DX stolen (no insurance), I think I'm going to wise up and get insurance on my Bionic. However, in addition, I'd like to install an app that can either help track or disable / format my phone remotely. Does anyone have any positive experiences with any of these types of apps? Can you recommend any? Thanks

 

[Merlin_AZ]

Look at SeekDroid.

 

[DroidST]

When the Bionic was announced originally, it had 'remote wipe'.. I have not bothered to check to see if that is an option with the 875s... need to check...

 

[p08757]

I like Lookout. I currently use the free version.

 

[rlmesq]

TheftAware. It's a great app, activated by SMS messages, and can survive a factory reset. I had it installed on my DroidX, which just went to my fiancee, and it locked the phone when I tried to reactivate.

Plus, if you're rooted, it becomes an invisible system app. You access it by dialing your four-digit PIN through the dialer app.

I also like SeekDroid, and also have it installed on my phone because it's easier to use the locate function if you have access to a website or it's inconvenient to send an SMS, but TheftAware is the one I'd depend on if my phone was actually lost or stolen (instead of just misplaced in a pair of pants at the bottom of my closet ).

 

[pwscott]

Used Lookout and switched to SeekDroid here. Seems to work quite well.

 

[shadowsjc]

interesting, i'll look into these right now. thanks

 

[DroidST]

When the Bionic was announced originally, it had 'remote wipe'.. I have not bothered to check to see if that is an option with the 875s... need to check...

I guess it does come with "Remote Wipe"..

See Page 52 in the 875 Bionic Manual

Remote wipe a lost or stolen smartphone


Looks like you need a account on Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync though

 

[SonicJoe]

I guess it does come with "Remote Wipe"..

See Page 52 in the 875 Bionic Manual

Remote wipe a lost or stolen smartphone


Looks like you need a account on Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync though

Correct. Remote wipe is included as a business feature, not for the average consumer.

 

[shadowsjc]

When you guys mention the manual, are you talking about the manual the phone came with or an online one? (sorry I'm not home right now to check)

I have exchange through my school email, but I'm guessing what you need to wipe it remotely with the stock software is slightly different?