Unfortunately, it is no longer rare to be the victim of phone theft, especially in large cities where crime and crowds are dense. Even if we are careful, we could all have the possibility of theft or losing our XIAOMI Redmi 8A. 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. We will precisely, in this article, teach you how to block a lost or stolen XIAOMI Redmi 8A?

To do this, first we will teach you what to do while you have your XIAOMI Redmi 8A in your possession. Then, the different ways to block your XIAOMI Redmi 8A once it is no longer in your hands.

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What to do before the loss and thus be able to block your stolen or lost XIAOMI Redmi 8A

Before teaching you the different ways that can allow you to control your lost or stolen XIAOMI Redmi 8A remotely, we will briefly teach you the steps to perform beforehand. Indeed, it is a pity, nevertheless it is necessary to know that a telephone must be “prepared” for a theft or a loss. To can locate your XIAOMI Redmi 8A remotely, block it remotely, you will need to perform a few steps. We will precisely discover them below:

Always have the customer service number of the operator of your XIAOMI Redmi 8A handy.

First of all things to do and that may seem logical. However, in the event that you no longer have a phone because it has been stolen or lost, it will be difficult for you to surf the web to quickly find the customer service number of your phone operator. It is thanks to this service that you will be able to block your line. We therefore suggest that you keep it on a piece of paper such as in your wallet for example.

Keep the IMEI number of your XIAOMI Redmi 8A in an accessible place

One of the essential elements to quickly block your XIAOMI Redmi 8A in a situation of loss or theft, is to know the IMEI number from your phone. It is in fact a serial number which will allow your telephone operator to block your telephone remotely. You can retrieve this number at any time by dialing very easily: * # 06 # then by pressing the call key on your XIAOMI Redmi 8A. 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  "From the phone in the" section About the phone ". It is this number that you will need to send to your telephone operator or to the police.

Insure your XIAOMI Redmi 8A

Considering the price of laptops, more and more XIAOMI Redmi 8A owners have already taken the decision to insure their phone. Whether it is for the risk of breakage or loss, the mobile insurance market is booming and you will find accessible offers. They may allow you (depending on the level of insurance) to pay for the theft or loss of your XIAOMI Redmi 8A and therefore to reimburse you for the value of the latter.

Prepare your XIAOMI Redmi 8A for remote control via Android Manager

To finish, last step which will give you the possibility of remotely blocking your XIAOMI Redmi 8A in the event of loss or theft. You need to configure the Android manager to give you the possibility of controlling your XIAOMI Redmi 8A 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 XIAOMI Redmi 8A is clearly visible on Android. To do this, go to the web and access the Android setup page and make sure in " visibilite  »That your device is clearly visible.

How to block a stolen or lost XIAOMI Redmi 8A?

After having made a reminder of all the steps to be carried out before the loss or the theft of your XIAOMI Redmi 8A, you will now discover the means at your disposal to block your XIAOMI Redmi 8A. 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 , however, to block it, you will need to use one of the following two options.

Suspend the line of your stolen or lost XIAOMI Redmi 8A

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 as well hang your line and thus make the use of your bundle and your number impossible.

Block your stolen or lost XIAOMI Redmi 8A

Second solution, which will be really effective and which will give you the same possibility to erase the content of your XIAOMI Redmi 8A remotely following a theft or loss. You can go to the Google tracking , change your password remotely, make your XIAOMI Redmi 8A ring to find it, completely erase its content, or completely lock your XIAOMI Redmi 8A 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 XIAOMI Redmi 8A , thanks to the latter, they will be able to remotely render your XIAOMI Redmi 8A completely unusable. This is the best solution if you were unable to configure the Google tracking tool before the flight.

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