Chapter 11, Problem 3.2E

Explanation of Solution

Apps for locating data from lost or stolen device:

The three apps for locating or removing data from a lost or stolen device are as follows:

• Android Device Manager:
  • Android Device Manager locates the devices that are lost and also helps to keep device safe and secure along with the data.
  • It helps to locate android devices associated with the google account and also reset devices screen lock and erase all the data.
• Prey Anti-theft:
  • It is a complete anti-theft application that helps to track and to locate lost phone, tablet and laptop.
  • With the help of geolocation and many other features, device can be located and recovered.
  • Using both Global Positioning System (GPS) and Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi), phone can be easily located once prey is logged on.
  • Pictures can be taken using built-in front and back camera for locking the device from intruders...

Explanation of Solution

Favorite app:

The favorite app used is “Android Device Manager”.

Reason:

• This is because it keeps the device safe along with the data.
• It helps to erase all the data that is included in the device.
• The main feature of android device manager is that it protects android device...