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Have your ever been experienced phone stolen or dropped?

May 31, 2017 9:15PM PDT

Have you ever been pick-pocketed? Ever dropped your phone or wallet from your pocket? How you avoid this problem?

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Sorry no.
Jun 1, 2017 8:05AM PDT

My drops have been from table top to carpet so no issues here. I think that a lot of folk don't think about what they are doing. Here's Yoda and his instructions about that.
" Never his mind on where he was. Hmm? What he was doing. "

The same applies to theft. Why would you be there?

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Nope.. I Guess I Pay Attention To My Surroundings
Jun 1, 2017 11:46AM PDT

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Not always.
Jun 1, 2017 11:37PM PDT

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Here, Always...
Jun 2, 2017 2:22PM PDT

First, I don't carry a cell phone so I can't have it stolen or lost. Also, never had a wallet stolen or lost. So far, so good at 63 years.

Second, since I was trained for such things, (worked for a small government enforcement agency for 34 years), and I taught classes involving self-defense tactics and other similar topics, I come as close as you can get to saying "always"..

Yes, I know "never say never" and no one's perfect, but I think you get the point.

Hope this helps

Grif

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Pick pocket
Jun 1, 2017 5:26PM PDT

I see wallets that come with a chain.
Perhaps there is a phone case with the same.
Makes it a little tough for a pick pocket to steal it.

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I wasn't going to mention this.
Jun 1, 2017 5:33PM PDT
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Not losing it in the first place
Jun 1, 2017 11:36PM PDT

Yes, I know this function. But it's not safe chase after phone stolen. I'm wondering if anyone invented anything that is anti-theft or anti-drop for our Phone?

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I supplied the anti-theft detail above.
Jun 2, 2017 8:12AM PDT

iPhone has lost mode and for others you can lock and wipe it remotely then register the IMEI as stolen.

These alone mean that thieves don't target the phones like they used to. As to anti-drop, that's easy to google about. There are SHILLS that try to get a discussion going about the Whatsdrop app or string but moderators keep the boards clean of that.

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I got the point
Jun 2, 2017 9:34PM PDT

Thanks a lot!

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New intention?
Jun 1, 2017 11:33PM PDT

I'm wondering if anyone invented anything that is anti-theft or anti-drop?

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Yes.
Jun 2, 2017 8:12AM PDT

I already noted the anti-theft features.

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Ahh, Different Question..
Jun 2, 2017 2:25PM PDT

As to anti-drop, I've got buddies who have custom-developed cell phone cases with a lanyard ring which is connected to a chain, connected to their belt. Not pretty, but it works.

Hope this helps.

Grif

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Yes, you're right!
Jun 2, 2017 9:33PM PDT

That is a good solution! Also I found a new invention by searching on Google. There's a new C-safe Pocket Lock. Maybe it also a good choice. I haven't tried yet, but there's the thing I want to try.