Secure Mobile Phone Program received the update that makes it easier to register stolen phones

The Celular Seguro program has received an update as follows: to do Improving the simpler recording and alert sending system, as announced by the federal government this Tuesday (9). The initiative aims to reduce smartphone theft and theft in Brazil.

One of the changes implemented by the Ministry of Justice and Public Security (MJSP), which is responsible for the project, is in the information required to register on the platform. Now the user only line number, contracted operator and brand of the device to be registered.

Data such as the IMEI of the mobile phone and the model of the stolen or stolen device are no longer required, making the registration process easier. In addition, the “Other operator” option has been added to the system in the “Operators” field. Allows you to select the phone brand by selecting from the list.

It will also be possible If the device is lost or stolen, report it within 15 days in the Celular Seguro programBy selecting the desired alert type, such as device/line blocking, other blocking types, or both options. Before sending the notification through the system, the user will need to approve the notification to avoid accidental clicks.

Online unlock unavailable

According to MJSP, these changes respond to requests made by the initiative’s users and partners. Use the tool and report loss, theft or phone theft more effectively. However, the ability to unlock the smartphone using the system is not yet available.

If the owner manages to recover the phone blocked in the Celular Seguro program, You must unlock it by directly contacting the operator, banks and other project participants.. As the Ministry explains, “Each company follows a different procedure for recovering devices and accounts in applications.”

The system is available for free via the official website and app for Android and iOS. Every registered user can nominate trusted people who will block their mobile phones, There is no limit on number registrationsas long as they are linked to the line owner’s CPF.