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Yup, using a backup device is the way to go.

• chrisjj 2y ago
  How would that prevent a thief using the main device to take over your account?
  • solardev 2y ago
    If your phone has a lock screen, how would the thief use it to take over your account?y Having a backup device lets you verify your identity more easily if your main device is stolen. It's not to add additional security, but additional recoverability.
    • chrisjj 2y ago
      Steal it inside the time-out for starters. > Having a backup device lets you verify your identity more easily if your main device is stolen. It's not to add additional security, but additional recoverability. Security includes recoverability. And note that added recoverability can subtract net security. Attackers often use recovery options to break-in. Before enabling recovery via phone, I'd want much more certainty about the phone security than I know how to get.