Lookout, the popular cross-platform mobile security solution, has announced the availability of Lookout Premium -- the advanced version with extra features like the privacy advisor, remote lock and wipe, and enhanced backup and restore. We took a look at it a few weeks back -- check it out here. The app provides quite a bit for $2.99 a month ($29.99 annually), and the free 30 day trial lets you have a look and try the extras out for yourself. To try it, just install the free version from the Market (links after the break) and update from within the application.
We're excited to introduce Safe Wi-Fi and System Advisor, two brand new security features to keep you and your personal data safe and secure. Mar 2, 2019 - I have downloaded the Lookout application and I have a free. If I click on that it asks me for a Premium Code to Activate Lookout Premium.
To make things even better, the folks at Lookout have offered up ten one-year subscriptions for us to give away to readers. Head into the forums for the terms and enter for your chance to win! Head past the break to read the full press release and get the download link for Lookout.
Lookout Announces Availability of Lookout Premium
Consumers can download for advanced security and privacy protection; receive 30-days free
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Nov. 16, 2010 – Lookout Mobile Security, the leading provider of cloud-based smartphone security software, todayannounced Lookout Premium for Android is now available for download from the Android market. Lookout Premium includes new features for those that want advanced security and privacy protection, including the new Privacy Advisor. In addition, Lookout Premium includes Remote Lock and Remote Wipe, Premium Support and additional Data Backup and Restore capabilities.
Lookout’s user base has grown to more than 3 million registered users and Lookout’s free product was recently selected as a top technology product of 2010 by PC World. The company will continue to offer its award-winning essential security for free, which includes protection against malware and spyware, data backup for contacts, and the missing device features including remote locate and “scream”.
To purchase Lookout Premium, users simply need to download Lookout from the Android Market and upgrade to Lookout Premium. Users have the option for a 30-day free trial of Lookout Premium.
Lookout Premium includes all the great features available in Lookout Free, plus:
· Enhanced Backup & Restore: Photos and call history, in addition to contacts. Transfer data to a new phone.
· Premium Support: Priority response to your issues and questions
About Lookout Mobile Security
Lookout is a smartphone security company dedicated to making the mobile experience safe for everyone.Lookout delivers protection from malware and spyware, data backup and recovery, and can locate a missing device if it is lost or stolen. Lookout’s unique cross-platform, cloud-connected application is designed from the ground up to provide advanced protection for smartphones while remaining lightweight and efficient on the phone. With users across 400 mobile networks in 170 countries, Lookout is a world leader in smartphone security. Lookout’s award-winning mobile application is currently free and available for Android, BlackBerry and Windows Mobile devices. Headquartered in San Francisco, Lookout is funded by Khosla Ventures, Trilogy Equity Partners and Accel Partners. For more information and to download the application, please visit www.mylookout.com.
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Lookout Mobile Security is an app available for Android and iOS that helps protect your device and personal data.
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Lookout features
There are two versions of Lookout:
A free version that provides essential security features (preinstalled on Android; download from the App Store for iOS)
A premium version that offers additional, advanced security features. This version is available separately for an additional monthly or yearly fee from your device's app store.
You can use Lookout to:
Remotely sound an alarm on your device (even when it’s in silent mode).
Find your device on a map.
Automatically save your device’s location before the battery dies, so you have a better chance of locating it, even after the device is offline.
Post a custom locked-screen message to help get your device back.
Alert you if your device’s operating system is out-of-date or insecure and helps you configure your security settings.
Protects your device from viruses, malware, and spyware.
Initiate real-time or scheduled security scans to automatically get security updates.
Find your lost or stolen device with GPS. If it's nearby, use Scream to sound an alarm, even if the device is in silent mode.
Schedule backups to save or restore your contacts on the Lookout website.
Lookout Premium additional features
Get Theft Alerts emailed to you when Lookout sees activity that could mean your device was stolen.
Safe Browsing scans every site you visit, protecting you from possible phishing attempts and other online threats.
Use Privacy Advisor to scan all apps that access personal information, such as your location, messages, and contact.
Schedule backups to save or restore your contacts, photos, and call history.
If your device is lost or stolen, you can:
Remotely wipe your personal data and SD card.
Remotely lock your device.
Requirements
To use Lookout, make sure you have:
an Android or iOS device with a T-Mobile data plan
data or Wi-Fi connection to locate your phone
content blocking disabled on your account
Your Lookout account
Create account
Open Lookout.
Select Get Started.
On the Security page, confirm Enable Security is selected and then select Next.
On the Backup page, confirm Enable Backup is selected and then select Next.
In the Missing Device page, select Enable GPA & Wireless Location.
Select Use Wireless Networks and then select Agree.
Select Use GPS Satellites.
Select New User.
Enter the required information and then select Start Lookout.
Upgrade to Lookout Premium
Try Lookout Premium for free
From the free Lookout app, you can initiate a free trial of the Premium version. To initiate the trial, select Try Premium for free. After initiating the Premium trial, you have a set number of days before you'll need to pay to keep it. If you choose not to keep it, your account will automatically revert back to the free Lookout version.
Upgrade to premium
Select Upgrade to Premium.
Choose either the monthly or annual subscription.
Enter your credit card information.
Select Upgrade Now.
Cancel Lookout Premium
From your computer
Go to Lookout.com and sign in.
On the left, select Account / Settings.
Select Account Type > Cancel Premium Subscription and then follow the on-screen instructions.
From your mobile device
Open Lookout.
Select Device > Settings > Account.
Select Cancel Premium Subscription.
Select Yes, Cancel My Premium Subscription and then follow the on-screen instructions.
How-tos
Find my device
Go to Lookout.com and sign in.
Select Find My Device. Using GPS, Lookout immediately starts to locate your lost device.
If successful, you'll see the location of your device on a map.
Scream
Use Scream to sound a loud alarm, even if your device has silent mode on. Your device will emit a loud siren, vibrate, and the screen will flash so you can find it nearby. Warning: The scream feature is LOUD!
To activate the Scream function:
Go to Lookout.com and sign in.
Select the Find My Device tab.
Select Scream next to the speaker icon near the top of the page. Warning: IT WILL BE LOUD! Select Stop Screaming to turn the siren or scream off.
Signal flare
Signal Flare automatically saves your device's last known location when the battery gets low, significantly improving your chances of finding the device.
To activate Signal Flare:
Open Lookout.
Select the column of three dots in the upper right corner.
Select Settings.
Scroll down to the MISSING DEVICE section and select the box next to Signal Flare. Note: Log in to your account at Lookout.com to see all of your latest Signal Flare locations.
Scan your device
You can have Lookout scan for malicious downloads, including apps.
Automatic scans
Launch Lookout.
Open the Settings menu.
Check the box next to Monitor the file system.
Scheduled scans
Launch Lookout.
Open the Settings menu.
Select Scheduled scans.
Choose your preferred schedule. You can schedule the frequency of security scans, including a specific day of the week and time of day.
Manual scans
Launch Lookout.
Select Security.
Select Scan Now.
When the scan is complete, you'll see the number of apps scanned and your device's current security status.
Lock your device
Go to Lookout.com and sign in.
Select Find My Device.
Select Lock near the top of the page.
Follow the on-screen instructions to lock your device and set up a custom lock message. Be sure to remember the unlock code, so you can unlock it later.
Wipe your device
Go to Lookout.com and sign in.
Select Find My Device.
Select the Wipe icon at the top of the page.
Select the Wipe button. Keep in mind, Wipe deletes all data on your device. And we have no way to undo this action (you can only restore data that you have backed up).
Report a lost or stolen device
If you can't find your device, you can report it as lost or stolen, suspend your line, and order a replacement device.
Theft Alerts (a Lookout Premium feature)
Theft Alerts sends you an email letting you know when one of these actions takes place:
The SIM Card is removed.
Airplane Mode is enabled.
Your device is turned off.
Device Admin is disabled.
An incorrect passcode is entered three times. Note: In this instance, Lookout sends you an email with the location of your device, as well as whatever image it captured with the front-facing camera.
Change your Theft Alert email preferences:
Open Lookout.
Select Theft Alerts.
Scroll through and select Yes or No next to each alert.
Safe Browsing (a Lookout Premium feature)
Surf the web knowing that every site you visit is safe, including links from emails, texts, and Facebook. Safe Browsing is enabled by default, and it works on Google Chrome and the default Android browser.
To disable Safe Browsing:
Go to Settings.
Deselect Block dangerous URLs.
Privacy Advisor (a Lookout Premium feature)
Open the Lookout app.
Select Privacy Advisor.
Select Scan Now. Lookout categorizes each of your apps based on the types of data they access.
After the scan is complete, you can select a category to see a detailed list of apps that can access that category.
For more in-depth information, select an app. If you’d like to uninstall an app, select App Info > Options > Uninstall.
To be notified if an app changes its permissions, go to Settings, scroll down to the PRIVACY ADVISOR section, and select the box next to Notify of changes.
Troubleshooting
Try to re-create the issue
Open Lookout.
Try to perform the function that was not working and note any error messages.
Verify your steps with the How-tos listed above.
Try to perform a different function within Lookout and note the results.
Test your Internet access
Open a browser and go to an external website, such as Google.com.
If no access, turn off your device or remove and then re-insert the battery.
Restart your device and try to access the internet again.
If the issue is still not resolved, contact Lookout Customer Support or email your issue to [email protected]. You can also contact T-Mobile Customer Service for further troubleshooting.