Txt2Lock: Security Solution for S60
Whenever I pass by a thread on a forum asking members to list their “essential apps” for S60 I’m always shocked that not many people mention any security apps. S60 devices are among the most expensive devices on the market and I don’t know about you but I always try to protect my investments, especially one as important as my mobile phone. More importantly, my phone is home to a huge amount of data that I can’t afford to let fall into just anyone’s hands. In the event that my phone is lost or stolen I need to know that my data is secure.
The solution that I now use to ensure that my data is secure in the event that my phone is lost or stolen is Txt2Lock. This app/service provides the core functionality that you need in order to protect your phone and more importantly, your data. As the name might suggest, Txt2Lock allows you to lock your device remotely by sending a simple SMS containing your secret password and a lock command. Once your device is locked successfully you receive a lock alert confirmation and you can rest a bit easier.
Txt2Lock supports two different types of locking. The first is the “Lite Lock” which can be your first line of defense. Using the Lite Lock you still have the ability to attempt to contact your device in an effort to recover it. When the Lite lock is applied all outgoing voice and SMS communications are instantly cut off but incoming calls and SMS messages are allowed though. A Lite Lock can only be lifted by entering the Txt2Lock app, inputting your secret password and changing the lock status to Off.
The second type is the “Max Lock” and when applied your device becomes completely unusable. All communications and applications are unaccessible and the screen displays the Txt2Lock notification image.
Once a Max Lock is applied the device becomes completely useless until the device is unlocked using a combination of button presses and your secret password. Leaving inbound communication lines open in the event that the SIM is switched would be useless so the Max lock is also automatically applied in the event that the SIM card is switched. It should also be noted that both the Max Lock and Lite Lock automatically encrypt your memory card so your images/personal files/etc will be safe.
Taking up a mere 29.6KB of RAM, the Txt2Lock server process is hardly a drain on any of your precious resources unlike most other options available. Since installing the app I’ve noticed absolutely no difference in battery life which is a welcome change from other options I’ve tested. Granted, there are a few features that I would like to see added to future versions of the app but even when they are added it will still be the least cumbersome option available.
A nice bonus that is most definitely worth mentioning is that with each purchase of the Txt2Lock app you also are entitled to a free premium mobyko account! I won’t go too far into explaining mobyko but essentially it’s a service that allows you to store all of your images, videos and SMS messages remotely via any data connection. Beyond that it lets you take advantage of the integrated S60 Sync app to back up all of your contact data remotely! There are a few other nice features as well such as photo sharing, content downloading and you can even send SMS messages from your PC via your device.
Add the usefulness and convenience of mobyko to the security and reliability of Txt2Lock and you’ve got a winning combination. When you consider the fact that the tandem can be had for a mere £7.00, you really can’t afford to pass by this deal. Click through to learn more or to purchase Txt2Lock and get your free premium mobyko account.
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