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Once the Android Device Manager is active you can access the lost or erase functions through the Android Device Manager website. Touch the box next to “Allow remote lock and factory reset.” When the “Activate device administrator” screen appears, read the text and touch Activate to turn on the device administrator. You can use Android Device Manager to remotely lock your device, erase everything on it, or change the lock screen passcode. When the dialog box appears, read the text and touch Agree to turn on location access. To turn it on, go to Google Settings > Location and turn the switch next to “Location” to On. For devices running 4.1 and higher: Location access must also be turned on.Check the box next to “Remotely locate this device” to allow Android Device Manager to show your device’s location on Android Device Manager. You can use Android Device manager to show your device’s location. You have the option of turning on the following Android Device Manager options:.Open Google Settings from your device’s apps menu.To turn on Android Device Manager on your device, follow the steps below. If more than one person uses the device, only the device owner can turn on Android Device Manager. Before you can use Android Device Manager, you have to enable it on your device and associate your device with your Google account. The erase command is permanent and will restore your device back to factory settings with all data securely removed.Īndroid devices make use of a Google service called Android Device Manager. You can select your device from the list in the center of the screen, once the device is found (you will see a green dot) you can activate lost mode or, in the case of a stolen device, you can issue an erase command. Once Find My iPhone (or Find My iPad or Find My iPod) is turned on, you can access the lost or erase functions through. If Find My iPhone (or Find My iPad or Find My iPod) is turned off, tap to turn it on.
#DATA WIPING APPS FREE#
If you’re asked to sign in, enter your Apple ID or, if you don’t have one, tap Get a Free Apple ID, then follow the instructions.


#DATA WIPING APPS WINDOWS 8#
The documentation below outlines the process for Android, iOS devices, and Windows 8 phones. Remote wipe is a feature that allows you to remove all data from your mobile device should it ever get lost or stolen.
