News by: Harrison Kaminsky,23 Sep 2013
The Android Device Manager has added the new remote lock device option to the desktop version of Google Play, and can be found under the “gear” icon at the rightmost part of the screen. Once in the module, you’ll be given the option to either make your phone ring at full blast (no matter the current volume setting on your device), lock it with a new lock pattern (overriding the current lock pattern/PIN), or doing a complete factory reset— all without touching your device.
The functionality is incredibly robust. Even if you have your device locked with a pattern, PIN, or other method, the Device Manger will instantly override it. You'll be asked to choose a new password when submitting the lock request, and that's the code you'll use to unlock the device when (hopefully) you have it in hand again. This functionality will even turn off the screen if it's on to get things locked down tight. If the device is in Airplane mode, the lock request will be completed as soon as the device is reconnected.
This will certainly make users feel a lot more comfortable when misplacing their device, especially if you have important information on your phone, for your eyes only.
news source: talkandroid.com,androidpolice.com
