Everyone fears losing or having their BlackBerry stolen. For most, this fear is more about the data/info contained on our device than the actual device.
There are a couple of solutions to this. The easiest solution is to never take the device anywhere other than the kitchen counter. Effective, but not very practical.
Today Research In Motion moved their BlackBerry Protect Application from BetaZone to the Test Center in AppWorld making it now a public beta. This move is a win for any BlackBerry user concerned about security.
Thanks to the work of @Andres516 we are now able to download from a straight OTA link without using AppWorld.
—@QBall45
Download OTA: BlackBerry Protect for OS6
Download OTA: BlackBerry Protect for OS5
Update: RIM Legal has notified us to remove the OTAs from the site. You can download from RIM at http://blackberry.com/protect.
The following is from BlackBerry.com
Your key to security
BlackBerry® Protect is a free application designed to help find your lost BlackBerry smartphone, and keep the information on it secure. It can also offer peace of mind for small businesses and families.
Back it up
Your contacts, text messages, calendar and bookmarks can be backed up wirelessly and automatically. Should your smartphone go missing, it’s easy to restore the data from your last backup.
Protect your information
Lost your smartphone? Simply log in to the BlackBerry Protect website and lock your device. You can also delete the information on your smartphone and microSD card.
Find your smartphone
Don’t give up on your lost smartphone, log in to the BlackBerry Protect website first. Lock and display a message on your smartphone Home screen. Then locate it on a map, or if you think it’s nearby, force it to ring at full volume.
Switch smartphones
Just bought a new BlackBerry smartphone? BlackBerry Protect makes it easy restore the settings, contacts and calendar items you had backed up on your last one. Just download BlackBerry Protect to your new smartphone and log in.
Protect multiple smartphones
If you have multiple smartphones in your company, or even your family, you can use BlackBerry Protect to keep everyone’s information secure and to find lost smartphones.
