Device lock and automatic publication in lost and found database

One or more non-transitory computer readable media comprising computer readable instructions, which, when processed by one or more processors, cause:

• an electronic device to receive, during an out of box experience of the device, user contact data for a purpose other than for registering for a remote lock service;
• the device to present, during the out of box experience, an opportunity to register the device with the remote lock service;
• the device to receive, during the out of box experience, an acceptance of said opportunity;
• the device to use said user contact data to register the device with a server which provides the remote lock service;
• the lock service to receive a notification of loss or theft of the device;
• and
• the lock service to transmit a lock command from the server to the device.

A system for protecting electronic devices comprising:

• an electronic device configured to:
• receive, during an out of box experience of the device, user contact data for a purpose other than for registering for a remote lock service;
• present, during the out of box experience, an opportunity to register the device with the remote lock service;
• receive, during the out of box experience, an acceptance of said opportunity;
• and
• use said user contact data to register the device with a server which provides the remote lock service;
• and
• the server, configured to:
• provide the remote lock service;
• receive a notification of loss or theft of the device;
• and
• transmit a lock command to the device.