Keep Your Phone Safe:
An open source guide
Tips on what to do if your device is stolen, and real-life testimonials to help you stay prepared.
This guide was created following a personal distressing experience. My iPhone was stolen — snatched right out of my hands from behind as I was texting at night in Burgees Park, London. The thief ran off so quickly that, even with my bike, I could not catch up.
It was both violating and frustrating. Beyond the cost of replacing the phone, it was unsettling to have my personal space invaded. Replacing and setting up a new phone was also an unexpected drain on time and energy.
I wanted to turn that frustration into something useful.