How to Add and Remove Anti-Theft on Your Infinix Phone
In today’s mobile-driven world, securing your Infinix phone is just as important as protecting any other valuable asset. Fortunately, Infinix devices come with built-in anti-theft options that help safeguard your phone if it’s ever lost or stolen.
This guide will walk you through the Infinix anti-theft setup and removal process, ensuring your personal data remains secure.
Why Enable Anti-Theft on Your Infinix Phone?
Activating anti-theft protection provides multiple security benefits, such as:
- Preventing unauthorised access to your personal data.
- Tracking your device’s location if it gets lost.
- Remotely locking or wiping your phone to protect sensitive information.
Infinix devices support Google’s Find My Device and XManager—two powerful tools designed to enhance mobile security.
How to Enable Anti-Theft Protection on Infinix
Step 1: Enable Find My Device by Google
Google’s Find My Device is a built-in security feature available on all Android phones, including Infinix devices.
- Go to Settings → Open the Settings menu.
- Tap Security → Scroll down and select Security.
- Enable Find My Device → Turn on the option. Ensure that Location Services are activated for accurate tracking.
- Sign in with Your Google Account → Log in to your Google account on your Infinix phone. This step is crucial for remote tracking and security.
Pro Tip: If your phone is ever lost, visit Find My Device on another device to track, lock, or erase it remotely.
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Step 2: Set Up XManager’s Anti-Theft (if available)
Some Infinix devices include XManager, a tool that offers additional security features.
- Open XManager → Locate and launch XManager from your app drawer.
- Select Anti-Theft → Navigate to the Anti-Theft settings.
- Set Up a PIN or Password → This ensures unauthorised users can’t access the device.
- Enable Remote Control Features → Depending on your model, you may have options for remote tracking, locking, or data wiping. Follow on-screen prompts to activate these settings.
- Add a Recovery Contact → Link a backup phone number or email for account recovery.
Step 3: Test the Anti-Theft Features
Once you’ve enabled anti-theft protection, test the features to ensure they work:
- Visit Find My Device on another phone or computer.
- Check if you can locate, lock, or ring your device remotely.
If everything works correctly, your Infinix phone is now protected against theft or loss.
How to Remove Anti-Theft Protection on Infinix
If you no longer need anti-theft protection or are selling your phone, follow these steps to disable it safely.
Step 1: Disable Find My Device
- Open Settings → Access the Settings menu.
- Go to Security → Scroll down and tap Security.
- Turn Off Find My Device → Toggle the feature off to deactivate remote tracking and security.
Important: Disabling this feature means you can’t locate your phone remotely if it’s lost. Ensure you genuinely want this setting turned off.
Step 2: Deactivate Anti-Theft in XManager (if applicable)
Open XManager → Launch the app on your phone.
Find Anti-Theft Settings → Navigate to the anti-theft section.
Disable Remote Control Options → Remove the PIN, unlink recovery contacts, and deactivate tracking.
Note: If the phone was previously owned and the anti-theft feature was set up by another user, you might need the original account credentials to remove it completely.
Step 3: Remove Google Account (Optional)
If you’re selling or transferring your phone, unlinking your Google account is a good practice to ensure the new owner won’t have issues.
- Open Settings → Go to the Settings menu.
- Navigate to Accounts → Tap Accounts, then select your Google account.
- Remove Account → Tap Remove Account to unlink it from your phone.
After completing these steps, your phone will no longer have active anti-theft protection.
Additional Tips for Securing Your Infinix Phone
Even without anti-theft protection, you can enhance your phone’s security using these strategies:
Enable a Screen Lock → Use a PIN, password, pattern, or fingerprint lock for added protection.
Regularly Back Up Your Data → Store important files on Google Drive or another cloud service in case you need to reset your phone.
Use App Locking Features → Protect sensitive apps using Infinix’s XHide or other app-locking tools.
