We have to understand that We can only back up your data on the PC provided your phone has PC connectivity. It could be via USB, Bluetooth, Infrared or Wi-Fi if the device allows for it. But backing up your data is the best thing to do as soon as you get a new mobile. If we are moving from an older version all you need do is copy your contacts on to your SIM card so we wont have to keep sending business cards or reenter all your contact information.
Next off, connect we new phone up to your PC and do a quick backup with a PC Suite software that the company should provide. Nokia and Sony Ericsson have their own, or we could use third party software like Oxygen Phone Manager. These applications allow to back up all we data, and this doesn’t just include we contact base and schedule but even your current settings, images, videos etc. Basically it takes care of everything that’s on phone and memory card.
Lock Codes
Lastly, we can also have a PUK (Personal Unblock Code), which is required if you enter the wrong PIN three times. If you don’t know the PUK, the SIM will get permanently blocked, preventing anyone from using we card.
Mobile Tracking
Mobile Tracking can recover stolen or lost mobile phones. It operates in various ways. Firstly, like a car's Lojack GPS system a mobile could be located the same way using GPS satellites that should able to give you a more or less accurate reading as to where it is. Samsung uses another technique in some of its mobile phones, and BPL Mobile has incorporated it into SIM card services as well. How does it work? Let’s say a despicable character stole your mobile, threw away your precious SIM
Preventing Loss of Device and Data
Here are some suggestions on how to prevent your mobile from being stolen, misplaced or just left behind:
- If traveling by train or crowded bus, slip the phone (in the pouch) into your pocket and clip it to your hem of the pocket from inside.
- If you have a mobile tracker in the device, always keep it active.
- If your device has active sync keep it active while in your office or near your PC or make it a habit to update PC often.
- Remember your IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identification) number, usually located under your phone's battery.
- If phone is located it'll help in identification. dial *#06# to get it.
If you follow some of these recommendations they’ll at least help regain data without hassle, and perhaps even get some sort of self-satisfaction at not allowing precious mobile to be used by anyone else. If have any recommendations, please feel free to share them with the rest of us.
