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Five apps for securely wiping your Android phone

By Jack Wallen February 22, 2012, 9:48 AM PST

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Five apps for securely wiping your Android phone

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ntThese days, losing your phone is a lot like losing your wallet. You have data on that device, and should anyone get to it, they could wreak havoc on your life. Sure, there are ways to secure it. But you still might need to wipe your phone in certain situations. Here are five apps to help you wipe your data from an Android phone.

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Five apps for securely wiping your Android phone

Built-in Android reset

Built-in Android reset

ntThe built-in functionality is probably the easiest to use, as it doesn’t require any installation. Just get to the restore from the Settings menu (where will depend upon your handset and carrier). Of course, you need to have the phone handy to wipe the data on the phone.

Five apps for securely wiping your Android phone

Built-in Android reset

Built-in Android reset

ntYou may also have an option to erase data on the SD card. If you’re planning to return or recycle the phone, you will definitely want to take that action.

Five apps for securely wiping your Android phone

Autowipe

Autowipe

ntAutowipe lets you set up auto wiping of your phone based on specific criteria. You can trigger an autowipe based on a certain number of password failures, an SMS test, or Subscriber ID change.

Five apps for securely wiping your Android phone

Autowipe

Autowipe

ntThere are two versions of Autowipe: Free and No ads. The no ads version is .99 cents.

Five apps for securely wiping your Android phone

Lookout Security & Antivirus

Lookout Security & Antivirus

ntThe wipe feature is available only for the Premium version of Lookout Security & Antivirus, although  the free version can help you locate your lost phone or sound an alarm remotely.

Five apps for securely wiping your Android phone

Lookout Security & Antivirus

Lookout Security & Antivirus

nt This Premium version adds several features to the standard version: safe browsing, remote lock and wipe, privacy advisor, and advanced backup.

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