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the use of pattern lock should be complex because, if i put out the light from your phone by pressing the power button, and i take the phone to a lighted area, i can still see the pattern print as lines on the screen. if its a very basic pattern like 'L' or '7' or 2 or 5, i can see it and draw it. so its either the pattern is complex or you always wipe the screen with your cloth after drawing your patterns so it cannot be traced. thank you

Number 1 and 2 are the only reasons why I have a password on my phone.

MillionDollars:
Put ur phone in your pocket without locking it, you will realize you have been registered for Jamb without knowing

Damn funny.

I only password my whatsapp nd Text message folder.. Nothing to hide in d rest places..

Everything has its advantages and disadvantages



Your password your biz

coalcoal1:
ok but I still won't lock my phone. I have nothing to hide

Did you even read the post?!

Because of your wife and side chicks

reasons why I don't lock my phone
1 if your phone lost and the good Samaritan that see it may not be able to call any of your contact if passworded
2. in case of accident, those rescuing you may not have phone and may not have access to your phone through password

why you should not password your phone.
1.to easily get access to your relatives when involve in accident

Harbeyg09:
Always on password since 1960

hmn!..u r sighted!!

JaffyJoe:


Why? Got some Nyomi Banxxx in the gallery?

Nah, to preserve battery
These kids are game freaks

The Prison when u wan enter so.... I dey even fear for u.

Hummm for pocket dialing... I can agree that one with you, but if not that, if the screen is lock, no need for lock code.. I don't though, so!

Ayam not understanding. OP is given us reasons to put passwords on our phones, nawa o. By the way who doesn't have something to hide? Keep deceiving yourselves there.

very true

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mayorkun:
It is time to get rid of the notion that using a password for your devices means you have something to hide. This will help prevent sensitive data like banking and account details, social security details, corporate email information etc. from being unnecessarily compromised.


1. To Avoid Pocket Dialing

Pocket dialing, especially for smartphones and even basic phones, can be humorous or annoying, but most annoyingly because your airtime is being wasted without your knowledge. Here, a preloaded phone number can be dialed when a person has a phone in the rear pocket and sits on it, or if the phone gets ‘jostled’ in a purse or briefcase. This occurrence will be reduced, if not eliminated, if your device was locked with a passcode.


2. To Protect Your Private Information


Symantec, a leading security software maker, conducted an experiment to encourage smartphone users to protect their private information. In the experiment, a phone was loaded with fake password, banking information, emails and photos, and a tracking software was installed on it to monitor what people will do with the phone when found. At the end of the experiment, the result showed 72 per cent looked through photos, 57 per cent checked out saved passwords and 43 per cent accessed the phone’s online banking app.




3. To Prevent Unwanted Prying Into Your Business


This goes without saying. Nosy friends, partners or family members who want to know about ‘every and anything’ you are doing, will have a field day with your ‘password – unprotected’ device. To protect your privacy and avoid unbelievably embarrassing and awkward scenarios, it’s best to password your device and encourage these friends, partners or family members to simply ask you questions about whatever they want to know.

4. To Monitor Others’ Use of Your Device


This is important especially if you have children that like to play with your devices. In the process of moving from one game app to another, children can keep your device running without rest till your battery runs down, regardless of the power situation. Also, without a password, a child can easily pick up your device and while looking for their favourite app, mistakenly rearrange, hide or delete sensitive information on your phone.

5. In Case of Theft


Theft is a sudden and unexpected occurrence. You don’t exactly see it coming. In the case of the theft of your device, it will be better for you if there is a security lock on your device. This is because it gives you some time to inform your bank and other relevant institutions about the theft, before the thief is able to use personal data gotten from your device(s) against you. For some devices like the iPhone, once your device is stolen and it’s password-protected, it’s easier to remotely lock and wipe it.

Source; http://www.techknowng.com/2017/09/why-you-should-put-password-on-your.html?m=1

What app is best for locking of data and app(s) in andriod phones?

This topic reminds me of what happen on saturday morning when it was raining and there was cold so,I decided to text my girl friend living on the next street to mine not knowing she was not with her phone while washing outside.after texing her I did not get any reply from her I tried to ring her and the my call was busied I never knew the mother was with her phone reading the message. This is what I text her and the reply I got.


ME: How are you this morning don't you need it? it's cold.

THE MOTHER: you are stupid why are you calling me?


I was surprise that this girl can never send me this but, on the other hand I was thinking it was her younger sister that could do this but,I said no she can't after sometime I saw her moms number calling me but I did not pick.after 5minute she ran to my house laughing that her mom saw the text and was asking her who I am she told her is her course mate at school.

So she apologized that I should not be angry about her Mom's text.

Hmmm

coalcoal1:
ok but I still won't lock my phone. I have nothing to hide

my dads phone and atm was stolen on Friday if not for d password they wud get his bvn and take all his money from two bank accts

wait till ur phone is stolen u wud know whatsup

Only cheats and insecure people lock phone

adepeter2027:
Only ya 1st point made lots of sense.
Yà last point is arrant bvllsh!t
Wipe factory setting gonna make it simple.
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when I root ur phone,I can recover whatever bull shit u saved on ur phone.

Locking of phones also have a devastating consequences in emergency cases.

Fear of sars

Well, there's always password on my phone cos the last time I removed it, my phone got stolen the next day. I keep blaming myself for the missing phone, although I know the password had nothing to do with the missing phone...

I don't like passwords. Too impatient to unlock my phone everytime i wanna use it.

adepeter2027:
Only ya 1st point made lots of sense.

Yà last point is arrant bvllsh!t

Wipe factory setting gonna make it simple.

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It stil make sense, because to me. its backing up other listed point..
if ur phone is stoling, d person wont av acess to ur phone unless he flashes it. on d course of doing dat, all documents will be cleared off and den u are on a safe side.
Op still make sense

ITbomb:

Nah, to preserve battery
These kids are game freaks

Yeah, necessary in such scenarios.