Xjyuk

My iPhone X got stolen from my pocket a couple of months ago. I switched back to my iPhone 5(I know right). Last weekend an acquaintace of mine jockingly put my iPhone 5 out of my pocket and I immediately felt the little pressure of having a phone on your pocket going away so I was able to recover my phone. Even though it was a joke, now I'm actually very afraid of investing in a new phone because right now I don't think I'm able to stop someone from pickpocketing me in a crowded place anymore.

I was wondering if somoone has a solution for this problem? I need some kind of notification when someone tries to pickpocket my phone and/or a way to lock my phone in my pocket.

Well, it really depends on what you are wearing. Do you have enough pockets or not? Do you have hidden / hard to reach pockets or not?

If you wear a jacket, store the phone in an inner pocket in the front. If your pant have deep side pockets (the pockets just below the belt), store the phone there.

In such cases, it is best to only carry with you what is STRICTLY necessary, otherwise you are at risk.

My guess on what is strictly necessary:

• some cash;


• a banking card, but it is better to have cash instead - in that way, you limit your losses in case of the undesired event;


• the keys - from the car, from the apartment; if the car is secure enough, only carry the car keys, leave the house keys in the car; (risky also, depending on the neighborhood of the bar);


• don't wear visibly expensive jewelry;

DON'Ts

• don't wear things in the back pants pockets - they are the easiest target;


• don't store things in large pockets, easily accessible to third parties;


• don't carry expensive stuff you don't need;

You may secure the pocket from the inside with some special needles:

Of course, they should not be used for the rear pockets of pants, for the obvious reason of accidents :)

A common solution is to put your things in pockets that are relatively tight. Put one or more rubber bands around the wallet or phone. The rubber band increases friction when anyone tries to remove the wallet or phone. This will stop most casual pickpocketing. Teams or very skilled pickpockets can overcome it though.

Alternately there is a belt you can use that has an inside pocket. Sometimes the belt is worn over clothes sometimes under clothes. There are many different styles the most effective make it difficult for you to access, and are going to be less helpful in bar.

Also consider the great suggestions in the answer by virolino

Keep your phone on an arm band or neck holder and not in your pocket. Or just keep your phone in your hands and look at it all the time.