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This Tuesday (19), the Federal Government launched the application Safe cell phone, available for cell phones Android and iPhone (iOS), which promises to help block any cell phone in up to 10 minutes, preventing stolen data from being accessed, including that of apps of banks. See how to use it:
How works
O Safe cell phone is an application that will work on a registration basis, requiring access to the web platform or download apps to Android e iPhone (iOS). With it activated, if a citizen has their cell phone stolen, stolen or lost, they will be able to access the platform to register the incident and request the device to be blocked.
With blocking, the cell phone will not be able to connect to the company's mobile networks. Claro, Vivo, TIM, Hi, Sercomtel, Datora Telecom, Emnify Brasil, Surf Telecom ou Algar Telecom (or any other Brazilian telephone operator), and you will also lose access to banking apps and essential services.
There is also the possibility of registering reliable person in the application, which will also allow the person to register the incident and block the cell phone in the name of the person robbed or robbed, thus allowing faster preventive action.
Safe Cellular has the support of the main national banks, including here the Banco do Brasil, Banco Inter, Banco Pan, Banco Safra, Bradesco, BTG Pactual, Caixa, Itaú, Santander, Sicoob, Sicredi and XP Investimentos.
Second Ricardo Cappelli, executive secretary of the Ministry of Justice and Public Security, after the application is activated, the “stolen cell phone will become a useless piece of metal”, which will not be able to access networks.
How to use Secure Cell Phone
To use the Safe cell phone, the following steps are required:
Step 1: Download the application at App Store ou na Google Play (Android) or visit the website Safe cell phone;
Step 2: Log in using your account gov.br (the user must enter the CPF and password);
Step 3: When entering the application, the user must adhere to the privacy terms and agree to the terms;
Step 4: it is important to then fill out the registration of the trusted person with the name, CPF, telephone number, email, and also click on “Register Phone” so that the number that the user wants to protect is already registered in the app, thus allowing blocking cell phone in case of theft.
We emphasize that there is no limit to the number of telephone numbers that can be registered by the user, but all of them must be registered with the operator under the same CPF as the gov.br account used to log in to the Celular Seguro application.
Step 5: Register with “Trusted People” a Gov.br account and phone number that can be used to access the application and block your cell phone.
Step 6: After registration has been completed, if the user has their cell phone stolen, the user or trusted person must register an incident on the website or in the application, and must provide the following data:
- Date;
- Type of situation (Robbery, Theft, Loss or Others);
- Hour;
- State;
- City;
At the end of the report, a protocol will be generated for the user to monitor the progress with banking institutions and operators registered in the program.
Alternatives to Secure Cell Phone
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Launched in July 2023 (and this is a Brazilian initiative), Cadeado Galaxy is a service offered free of charge to those who have models from the S and Z lines, but owners of models from other lines can subscribe annually for R$39,90 .59,90 or for two years, for R$XNUMX.
Usage is very simple: after registering the IMEI and logging into the Samsung Account, the person who had their cell phone stolen can access the Cadeado Galaxy website and request the smartphone to be completely blocked. This prevents the use of all features and blocking takes less than 1 minute. It is also possible to request blocking via telephone (0800-555-000), if you do not have internet available nearby.
To use the Cadeado Galaxy service, you must have a smartphone running Android 10 or higher, and the device must have been manufactured in Brazil. It is also required that the cell phone does not have a domain reservation or is for business management.
The positive point is that, if you recover your cell phone, you can remove the lock and use it again in the same way you did before the theft. There is also a way to restore or block your Samsung Galaxy via the Korean company's Find My Mobile website and We already explained how to do this in a tutorial, be sure to check it out.
We've already talked more about this in a special subject, be sure to check it out.
Google's Find My Device
A possible reason why Google is not part of the Brazilian Government's Safe Cell Phone initiative is that, in fact, there is already a service that allows the blocking and unlocking of a cell phone with the green robot's operating system.
O website Find My Device It just requires you to log in with your Google account and, in about five minutes, you can find out where your cell phone is (if GPS is activated), request restoration and even lock the device.
The good news is that it is not necessary to make any payment to be able to block it and it happens as soon as the cell phone or tablet connects to the internet (either via Wi-Fi or mobile networks). You can also ask the website to emit a beep so you can find the device nearby.
We have already explained how to use the website in a special article, be sure to check it out.
Apple Lost Mode (Find My iPhone)
Finally, Apple also has a feature so that an iPhone, iPad, Mac or Apple Watch can be locked in case of theft or loss. This is done after you connect your Apple account via iCloud and all connected devices, shown on the site map.
It is important that you have activated the Search application on the device you want to block and we have already told you how to do this in our article on 8 iPhone tips against theft. Then, when you locate the cell phone or iPad you want to lock, simply click on it and then select Lost Mode. As soon as you connect to the internet, the request will be validated.
The most interesting thing about this is that smartphones with iOS 15 or later versions installed can use the functionality even if the cell phone is turned off (but it is also necessary to have an iPhone 11 or newer). You also don't need to pay anything to activate Apple's Lost Mode and, if you recover your Apple device, you can unlock it through the same website.
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reviewed by Glaucon Vital in 19 / 12 / 23.
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