Travel phone preparation checklist
Prepare your phone before travelling: offline information, charging, connectivity, account access and a plan if the device is lost.

SAVE WHAT YOU NEED OFFLINE
- Save tickets and booking confirmations in an accessible offline format
- Download maps for the areas you will visit
- Save accommodation addresses and local transport directions
- Save useful contact numbers with the appropriate country codes
- Download any language tools you expect to need
- Keep a separate copy of essential contact and booking details

CHECK ACCESS AND POWER
- Check your mobile plan’s roaming coverage and charges for the destination
- Check device compatibility before buying a local SIM or eSIM
- Check how you will receive account verification codes while abroad
- Bring a suitable charger, cable and plug adapter
- Charge your power bank and check transport rules before packing it
- Free enough storage for photos, tickets and downloaded information

PROTECT THE DEVICE AND PREPARE A BACKUP PLAN
- Install available security updates before departure
- Set a strong screen lock and review what notifications reveal when locked
- Back up important files and photos before travelling
- Check device-location and remote-lock features and how to access them from another device
- Avoid sensitive activity on untrusted networks and confirm connection details with the venue
- Keep the phone secure in public and agree a way to contact someone if it is lost