Help Lookout or what?

[zetroc]

Is there an app for Android that allows me to locate my lost device, and possibly lock it, wipe it, deactivate it, etc? I want a reliable app that can do all that.

What do people on here use?

 

[The_Chief]

I used Lookout for a long time... But now use AVG. More features and it's free.

Chief likes free

 

[snapcase]

I use avast!. I'm rooted so I can utilize the firewall (awesome feature btw), and it has the AV scanner for known bad files. I've yet to set up or test the anti-theft portion though.

I used to use Lookout, but avast! has more features that I actually use (and like AVG, is free).

 

[zetroc]

I'm not rooted and I don't want to be :/

Any more suggestions?

Silly that features like this aren't available via your Google Account Dashboard... you'd think Google would pick up the slack and match this iOS feature.

 

[CodeMonkey]

I'm not rooted and I don't want to be :/

Any more suggestions?

Silly that features like this aren't available via your Google Account Dashboard... you'd think Google would pick up the slack and match this iOS feature.

I used to use Prey (free for up to 3 devices) but switched as I have 3 PCs using it. Moved to Cerberus anti-theft which seems pretty good although I've not used it in anger.

 

[Gekko]

i love Lookout.

1. it can find your phone if it's lost or stolen - even if your battery dies.
2. it's lightweight - it uses very little battery and resources.
3. the malware detector works. i tested it by purposely installing "SMS Replicator" and it caught it on my phone after a scan.
4. i trust them - they are a reputable AMERICAN company based in the U.S. it's not about patriotism. it's that i trust an American company more than i trust a foreign company (like one located in the Czech Republic or Russia) with my data security.
5. it's FREE.

IMO - install it.

 

[nomarsgirl]

i love Lookout.

1. it can find your phone if it's lost or stolen - even if your battery dies.
2. it's lightweight - it uses very little battery and resources.
3. the malware detector works. i tested it by purposely installing "SMS Replicator" and it caught it on my phone after a scan.
4. i trust them - they are a reputable AMERICAN company based in the U.S. it's not about patriotism. it's that i trust an American company more than i trust a foreign company (like one located in the Czech Republic or Russia) with my data security.
5. it's FREE.

IMO - install it.

Is there any limit to how often you can use it to locate the phone? Would this be useful to track a family member's location... with their knowledge.