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9 ways to lock down your iPhone or Android device before it goes missing

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You know that icy stab of panic when you suddenly realize your Android phone or iPhone isn't safe in your pocket where it should be?

Sure, features like "Find my iPhone" on iOS or the Android Device Manager can help. But if bad guys have snatched your phone or tablet, they can do a lot of damage before you zero in on its location.

Lock down your iPhone's or Android phone's security settings before it up and disappears. That way, if the worst happens, at least you'll have the grim satisfaction of knowing that whoever swiped your device will have little more than a paperweight on their hands.

Read on for 9 easy ways to shore up your iOS or Android security, starting with a bonus tip...

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