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Sound an alert even if the device is in Do not disturb mode.
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Remotely lock the device and make the device display your contact details to anyone
who finds it.
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Remotely clear the internal and external memory of the device as a last resort.
If you've cleared the internal memory of the device using the "Protection by my Xperia" web
service, you must sign in to a Google™ account that was previously synced on this device the
next time you turn on the device.
The "Protection by my Xperia" service may not be available in all countries or regions.
To activate Protection by my Xperia
1
Make sure you have an active data connection, and enable location services on
your device.
2
From your Home screen, tap
3
Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Protection by my Xperia >
Activate.
4
Mark the checkbox to agree to the terms and conditions of the service, then tap
ACCEPT.
5
If prompted, sign in to your Google™ account, or create a new account if you
don't already have one.
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To verify that Protection by my Xperia can locate your device, go to
myxperia.sonymobile.com and sign in to your Google™ account.
If you are sharing a device with multiple users, note that the Protection by my Xperia service is
only available to the user who is logged in as the owner.
Finding, locking, or erasing a lost device
Google offers a location and security web service called Find my device. After you have
signed in to a Google account, Find my device is turned on by default. If you lose your
device, you can use Find my device to:
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Find and show where your device is located on a map.
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Lock your device and present a message on the lockscreen.
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Unlock your device and reset it by erasing its content.
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Activate the ringer, even if the sound is turned off.
Your device must be turned on, have an internet connection, and have the location
service activated. The Find my device service may not be available in all countries or
regions.
For additional information about Find my device, go to
and search for "Find my device."
If you erased the content on your device using Find my device, you must enter the username
and password for a Google account in order to use your device again. This can be any Google
account you have set up on your device as an owner. If you can't provide this information
during the setup, you won't be able to use your device at all after a reset.
To verify that your device can be found
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https://www.google.com/android/find and sign in using your Google
Go to
account.
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