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Android Lost Mode

What

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  • Stolen Devices: In case of theft, activating Lost Mode secures the device and can aid in its recovery by displaying contact information or a custom message.
  • Data Protection Compliance: To adhere to organizational security policies and data protection regulations by ensuring sensitive information remains secure until the device is recovered or wiped.

Activating Lost Mode helps maintain data security and reduces the risk of data breaches from lost or stolen devices.

How

EMM devices which are in “Missing” device stateClient State will now use Android Lost Mode mechanism. In Central you can right click the device and pick Client State -> Missing.

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As Android Lost mode allows the end user to exit lost mode by entering device passcode, FileWave will then report in inventory the current state and the expected state. It is also possible to “Play Lost Mode Alert” on lost devices.devices by right clicking the device once it is in Lost Mode.

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Considerations

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    Mode feature and how they can exit it by entering their passcode.
  • Policy Compliance: Activating Lost Mode aligns with security policies and helps protect organizational data.

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