Originally Posted by
CX HK
If possible, just don't use your phone for more than a few seconds in public - or get a strap for your phone that hooks around your body.
How I am supposed to that if I want to take photos and videos? I am indeed tourist
I look at videos of other people and many people on background have their phones out normally.
Originally Posted by
MoreMilesPlease
when my phone was taken first thing I did was call EE and tell them my phone was just stolen. First thing they did was lock the phone completely. I was told it meant that even if they managed to open my screen lock that nothing would work. From what I remember they said it basically wipes the [hone and kills it.
Is it contract phone? because I don't know how it can work if you are using an unlocked phone.
Originally Posted by
fartoomanyusers
the example at 20 seconds is classic - side of the road
but it happens on pavements as well
That's just sad... considering the phone is no longer a luxury item and everyone has it! How it makes sense?(
Originally Posted by
Misco60
If you're really concerned, you could buy an inexpensive smartphone to use while you're on the street and leave your usual phone in the hotel safe. Install only the apps you will need, and even a local sim.
But I feel you're overthinking this. There has been a spate of phone thefts in London, but if you take simple, sensible precautions (as you would anywhere) then you won't be a victim. I lived in London for almost 40 years, have many friends there and don't know anyone who has ever had their phone stolen on the street.
I was actually thinking about additional phone, but it'd extra $$$ with good camera
Originally Posted by
UKtravelbear
One way to reduce the chance of a phone snatch is if you need to use your phone is to stand on the building side of the pavement not the road side as that makes it harder for a bike snatcher to get to you.
I saw a video shared above - they go on the pavement from the road - it's just ridiculous, everyone has a phone now