14 DAY TRIAL // Mountain View-based Internet giant Google has added a new feature to the Android Device Manager service, providing users with the possibility to remotely lock their handsets.
The new feature will allow users to lock the device in the event that it gets lost or stolen, all straight from the Android Device Manager interface.
Thus, they will no longer need to remotely wipe all data stored on the smartphone so as to ensure their personal information remains safe. However, it order to enjoy the functionality, users will have to enable it in the phone’s settings.
“To activate the Lock and Erase options for your device, go to your device, open the Google Settings app, touch Android Device Manager, and select Allow Remote Factory Reset,” Google explains.
The new functionality enables users not only to lock the device from a distance, but also allows them to change the handset’s PIN straight from the Android device manager web interface.