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How to secure a mobile device

This page is about how to secure a smartphone or tablet against data theft. You are required to do this for a device used for work, and strongly encouraged to do it for any device.
Setting a PIN code (passcode)
- ⇒ Apple: Use Touch ID or Use Face ID.
- ⇒ Android: Set screen lock on an Android device.
- ⇒ Windows 10 Mobile: Windows 10 Mobile's lock screen FAQ.
Encryption of data
- ⇒ Apple: Encryption is automatically enabled when you set a passcode, so you do not need to do anything else.
- ⇒ Android: Encrypt your data.
- ⇒ Windows 10 Mobile: Windows 10 Mobile security guide.
Get help
The University's IT Support Desk can help with your personal IT devices.
See also
- ⇒ Remote wipe of mobile devices.
- ⇒ College device encryption policy.
- ⇒ Encryption and travel (University advice page)
- ⇒ Security for mobile phones and tablets (University advice page)
- ⇒ Encrypting smartphones and tablet devices (University advice page)
Last reviewed:
23/07/2019