Use the device’s built-in recovery options such as Face ID, fingerprint, pattern, PIN, or trusted devices
Use the official account recovery method from the phone...
Turn on airplane mode
Disconnect from Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
Restart the phone in safe mode
Uninstall suspicious or recently installed apps
Remove apps that request unusual permissions
Clear browser...
Use your PIN, pattern, password, or biometric unlock if you remember it
Try your device’s official account recovery option
Use Find My Device or Find My...
Turn on your phone’s built-in call blocking or spam protection
Silence unknown callers in your phone settings
Block individual unknown numbers after they call
Enable carrier spam...
Open Settings
Tap Security or Privacy
Select Fingerprint or Biometrics
Enter your PIN, password, or pattern
Tap Add fingerprint
Place your finger on the sensor
Lift and place your finger...
Open the phone’s Settings
Go to Security or Lock Screen
Enter your current password, PIN, or pattern
Select Screen lock or Lock screen type
Choose None or Swipe
Confirm...
Battery drains unusually fast
Phone gets hot when not in use
Data usage spikes without reason
Apps open, crash, or behave strangely
Pop-ups or ads appear unexpectedly
Unknown apps...
Use a built-in app lock feature if your device has one
Enable screen lock with a strong PIN, password, or pattern
Turn on biometric authentication for...
Check the phone’s last known location in Find My Device or Find My iPhone
Review location history in Google Maps Timeline or Apple Significant Locations
Call...
Check for unusual battery drain
Check for sudden overheating when not in use
Check for unexpected data usage spikes
Check for unknown apps installed
Check for apps with...
Turn on Airplane Mode
Power off the phone
Remove any unknown SIM card or SD card
Restart in Safe Mode
Delete suspicious apps
Revoke admin access and accessibility permissions...
Open the Settings app on your phone
Tap Security or Lock Screen
Tap Screen lock or Password
Enter your current password, PIN, or pattern
Choose a new password,...
Contact your mobile carrier immediately
Ask the carrier to suspend service and block the SIM card
Provide the phone’s IMEI number to blacklist the device
Report the...
Call your mobile carrier immediately
Ask the carrier to suspend the line
Request the phone’s IMEI be blacklisted
Use Find My iPhone or Find My Device to...
Identify the number you want to report
Note the date, time, and context
Save any evidence, such as screenshots or messages
Contact the appropriate service provider or...
Open Settings
Tap Security or Lock Screen
Tap Screen lock or Lock screen type
Enter your current password, PIN, or pattern
Select None or Swipe
Confirm the change
If the...
Open Settings
Go to Security or Lock Screen settings
Select Screen lock or Lock screen password
Enter your current password, PIN, or pattern
Choose None, Swipe, or Remove...
Open Settings
Go to Security or Lock Screen
Tap Screen lock or Lock screen password
Enter your current password, PIN, or pattern
Select None or Swipe
Confirm the change
If...
