Unfortunately, it is no longer exceptional to be the victim of a phone theft, especially in large cities where crowds are dense and proximity between people is common. Even with care, we can all be the victim of theft or lose our Samsung Galaxy S20 FE. Despite everything, after this difficult moment it is above all the reaction that you will have in the moments which follow this theft or this loss. Today we will show you precisely How to block a lost or stolen Samsung Galaxy S20 FE?

To do this, to begin with we will show you the actions to perform while you have your Samsung Galaxy S20 FE in your possession. Then, the different ways to block your Samsung Galaxy S20 FE once you no longer have your phone.

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The steps to take before the loss and thus be able to block your stolen or lost Samsung Galaxy S20 FE

Before showing you the different ways that will allow you to control your lost or stolen Samsung Galaxy S20 FE remotely, we will quickly show you the steps to accomplish beforehand. Indeed, it is a pity, but you should know that a mobile phone must be "prepared" for theft or loss. To can locate your Samsung Galaxy S20 FE remotely, block it remotely, it will be necessary to accomplish a few steps. We will precisely discover them below:

Always have the customer service number of the operator of your Samsung Galaxy S20 FE with you

First of all things to do and that may seem logical. However, in the event that you no longer have your mobile phone because it has been stolen or lost, it will be difficult for you to surf the web to quickly find the telephone number of the service. customer of your telephone company. It is with the help of this service that you will be able to block your line. We therefore suggest that you keep it somewhere like in your wallet for example.

Keep the IMEI number of your Samsung Galaxy S20 FE in an accessible place

One of the essential elements to quickly block your Samsung Galaxy S20 FE in a situation of loss or theft, is to know the IMEI number from your mobile phone. It is in fact a serial number which will allow your telephone operator to block your mobile phone remotely. You can retrieve this number at any time by dialing in a very simple way: * # 06 # then pressing the call key on your Samsung Galaxy S20 FE. The number will then appear on the screen after a few seconds. It is also possible on a lot of models to find it in the » Settings  »Of the mobile phone in the section» About the phone ". It is this number that you must send to your telephone operator or to the police.

Take insurance for your Samsung Galaxy S20 FE

Considering the price of mobiles, more and more owners of Samsung Galaxy S20 FE have already made the decision to insure their mobile phone. Whether it's for the risk of breakage or loss, the mobile insurance market is booming and you will find offers at all prices. They can allow you (depending on the level of insurance) to pay for the theft or loss of your Samsung Galaxy S20 FE and therefore to reimburse you for the value of it.

Prepare your Samsung Galaxy S20 FE to be remotely controlled via Android Manager

Finally, the last step which will give you the possibility to remotely block your Samsung Galaxy S20 FE in the event of loss or theft. You need to configure the Android manager to give you the ability to control your Samsung Galaxy S20 FE remotely. To do this, follow the instructions below:

  • Set up a password or pattern to unlock your screen.
  • Activate » Location ". Then in " Settings  ">" Security and location  ">" Google  ">" Safety  ">" Find my device «, Activate  » Locate my device remotely  » and " Allow remote lock and wipe "
  • Make sure your Samsung Galaxy S20 FE is visible on Android. To do this, go to the net and access the Android setup page and check in " visibilite  »That your device is clearly visible.

How to block a stolen or lost Samsung Galaxy S20 FE?

After having made a reminder of all the steps to be carried out before the loss or the theft of your Samsung Galaxy S20 FE, you will now discover the means at your disposal to block your Samsung Galaxy S20 FE. Obviously, you will have to take administrative steps in the event that you have suffered a theft, such as get in touch with your insurance , but to block it, you will need to use one of the two options below.

Suspend the line of your stolen or lost Samsung Galaxy S20 FE

Calling the customer service number retrieved beforehand will give you the possibility to get in touch directly with the customer service of your telephone operator and after having verified your identity, they will be able to hang your line and thus make the use of your bundle and your number impossible.

Block your stolen or lost Samsung Galaxy S20 FE

Second solution, which will be really effective and which will give you the same possibility to remotely erase the contents of your Samsung Galaxy S20 FE following a theft or loss. You can go to the Google tracking , change your password remotely, make your Samsung Galaxy S20 FE ring to find it, completely erase its content, or completely lock your Samsung Galaxy S20 FE and disconnect your Android account.

File a complaint with the police

Finally, the last action you have to do, only if it is a theft. It is to go to the nearest police station to file a complaint. At the time of your testimony provide them with the IMEI code of your Samsung Galaxy S20 FE , thanks to it, they will be able to remotely render your Samsung Galaxy S20 FE completely unusable. This is the best solution if you were unable to set up the Google tracking tool before the flight.

If you are ever looking for a maximum of tutorials to become the king of the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE, we invite you to consult the other tutorials in the category: Samsung Galaxy S20FE.