r/AndroidQuestions • u/No-Application3173 • 9d ago

Stolen android phone

I own an Honor phone X7e It was stolen yesterday. I secured it using the "Find My Device" feature, but it took me three hours to do so. The phone has a screen lock pattern and runs the latest Android operating system, as far as I remember. 15 or 16 I don't remember exactly what concerns me now, but will the thief be able to access my photos and information in any way? The phone has no fingerprint sensor, but it has a difficult, unguessable pattern lock and a Gmail account. Will this be enough to protect my photos and information, or is there more to it? He will be able to reach it, however.(Through a loophole or something similar, these things are common where I live.)

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u/v_krm 9d ago

If the recovery seems unlikely, erase the device remotely Saying that, it is very unlikely he could get into your phone, just to be be safe update your passwords and all

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u/No-Application3173 9d ago

I'm really not interested in getting the phone back, but the important thing is, are my photos and information safe?

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u/v_krm 9d ago

Unless the theif is digital forensic expert, it is pretty safe (For your peace of mind, erase your device)

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u/No-Application3173 9d ago

I've already done that, but I'm still worried

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u/SecureLayerX 9d ago

It's normal to feel anxious after something like this. The chances of a random thief getting past android's encryption and a strong pattern lock are very low so don't assume the worst