If I lost my Android phone w/o cell data, what could I do? What must I do in advance?

[Slinkwyde]

If my Droid Incredible 2 is ever lost or stolen, I'd want to...

1. Remote wipe
2. Locate
3. Play a looped sound at full volume even if the phone is on vibrate
4. Display a message
5. Use the front and rear cameras
6. Report the phone as lost/stolen

The problem is that #1-5 seem to require cellular data, and currently I have that disabled both on the account and in the phone settings. Also, I usually keep GPS off. If I enabled data on the phone (but not the account) beforehand, could I ask Page Plus to re-enable data on the account so that I could then do #1-5? Could I remotely enable GPS over that data connection? What apps/services would I need to set up before losing the phone?

I assume #6 is easy, done through maybe a form on the Page Plus site or at least by contacting customer service (live chat, email, phone). Should I still keep a record of the IMEI, serial number, and MEID? The phone is already linked to my web account.

In the case of my iPod touch, I use Apple's iCloud to keep my data automatically backed up over the Internet. How can I get automatic backup for an Android phone?

[tracnet]

Check out Cerberus, it may be what you are looking for. Or try "Android Lost"...

[TheMountainMan]

Watchdroid can do the 1st 4 things on your list, and does not require data. It even can turn on GPS when it's off.

[Slinkwyde]

Thanks! Cerberus seems pretty awesome based on the description and reviews. I'll definitely give it a try. The only thing unclear to me is whether or not I can remotely enable the GPS, since I'm on 2.3.3. The description says that on < 2.3.3 the feature works without rooting, but for > 2.3.3 it requires rooting. It doesn't say anything about = 2.3.3.

I looked at the app page for Watchdroid, but it didn't seem as good as Cerberus.

So, what about automated backup?

[Extraordinary]

What are some of the other apps that can do #1-5? I am way out of the loop, lol