When enabled, the device requires your BlackBerry ID login to be reused even after a factory reset, making the phone virtually useless to a thief.

Permanently delete all personal data (contacts, messages, photos) to prevent it from falling into the wrong hands.

As of 2022, many legacy BlackBerry services have been decommissioned. While some community solutions exist for bypassing login screens on older devices, most remote "Protect" features now require the device to be on a supported operating system and connected to an active network. Are you trying to recover a lost device or BlackBerry Protect Hands-On Review

Lock your screen and set a new password remotely to block unauthorized access.

Trigger a loud ring, even if your device is set to silent, so you can find it nearby.

See your phone's current GPS location on a map to help track it down.

Display a message on your locked screen with instructions on how to return the device.