Google activity tracking. How to Find a Lost Android Phone Using a Google Account
Many of us have lost our mobile phones: some could not find it under their pillow, while others left it on the street. It’s good if a person with a kind soul found it and returns it to you.
But a person who is clearly not concerned about altruism can find it, or the phone number may not be found at all. In any case, we have a need and desire to find such a familiar and familiar phone. But how to do that? Let's figure it out now.
What do you need to find a phone?
So, in order for you to be able to find your cell phone if it is lost or stolen, you will need a valid Google account. A prerequisite is that the phone must be connected to it (if this is not done, then all further actions are useless).
Another important condition is the presence of the Internet on your mobile device; connection speed does not play a special role. Check your Google account, Internet access and proceed to setting up your phone and computer.
Standard phone search via Google account
Go to Settings → Security → Device Administrators → “Android Remote Management”. Let's activate the last item.
Actions performed on the computer?
In order to track the desired device, go to tracking site and log in through the account that is linked to our phone. The following window will follow:
After some time, you will be able to see the location of your cell phone on the map, and in some cases even the route of your previous movement.
But all this is possible only if the Internet is working on the phone. If the device is turned off, it will not be possible to detect it, there is no point in trying, start looking right away!
The “Ring Phone” feature will be available soon. A couple of seconds after pressing this button, your phone will ring and will ring loudly for a full 5 minutes, even if the “Silent” mode is turned on. Agree, a convenient function.
After turning on the “Ring” function, the phone automatically switches to “Normal mode” and starts playing a ringtone. After the end of five minutes or any action with the phone, the call stops and the phone again goes into “Silent” mode.
Application – “Lost Android”
Another common and very good way to find a lost phone is to use a special program called Lost Android. This program is available for download on the well-known Play Market, it is very useful and takes up very little space.
1. After installation, an icon will appear that is somewhat reminiscent of ordinary notes, some kind of protection from the “new” owner.
2. When you first launch the program, it must be given administrator rights - without this you will not be able to do anything.
Until an unpleasant situation occurs, the application will not be needed; further management will take place through web resources. And we need our account again (the phone must be linked to a Google account). The same functionality will be available as in the first case (given above).
The basic version of Lost Android is free, but you'll have to pay a small fee for contact search, app launching, and system app management features. But I repeat once again - a couple of dollars are definitely worth your device or at least your personal data.
Application - “Where My Droid”
This program has a more detailed, “sophisticated” interface and copes with the task of finding a mobile device even better.
After launching it, you will be asked to set up “special commands”.
This function will allow you to manage a lost phone not from a computer (after all, the PC is not always nearby), but from another Android phone. The developers also left the option of control via a computer, but did it using their own system, which is no longer connected with Google.
Computer control
In order to be able to manage a lost phone from a personal computer, you will need the Internet (you can’t go anywhere without it) and a browser.
First, let's go to the web resource.
On the home page you will be asked to install the application for your phone, to do this, click the “Download Now” button or . After installing and creating an account, the user will have access to extensive application settings:
But, as often happens, the developers of this software have greatly limited the functionality of the free version of the program. All features can be obtained in the Pro version, which costs about $4. It is in this version that the following will be available: receiving photos, remotely blocking and resetting the device, protecting against deleting an application and hiding its icon, and many other useful “goodies”.
Application - "SeekDroid": Find My Phone"
This remote control program also uses its own platform. It has a rather interesting and advanced interface, but more complex controls.
So, in order to use this resource for its intended purpose, first of all we go to the main page of SeekDroid.
Download the phone application via Play Market.
Be sure to create your own account! It will organize the correct pairing of the web resource and mobile phone.
Unlike the above methods for remotely controlling a phone in case of its loss, when the smartphone or phone only needs Internet access and nothing more, in SeekDroid geolocation is a prerequisite; without manually turning it on, it was not possible to establish a connection with the server and find the phone.
The free version of the program is also greatly reduced in functionality, while the paid version costs from $4-20 per month, it all depends on what functions you want to get.
Brief summary
There are many different programs and services that help in finding a lost device; this article presented only a few options that were tested on their devices. Everyone will find the most convenient and functional application for themselves. Paid applications, of course, have their advantages. But still, it's up to you to choose. Good luck!
Mobile devices often get lost when left in crowded places. Cell phones often fall out of bags, pockets, or are simply stolen by intruders. How to find android? Using the system's functions, you can determine the location of the smartphone, block the device, and delete personal information.
How to find a lost Android phone through a computer
Modern communications simplify the search for an Android phone and make it possible to control a mobile phone from a distance. If the device disappears in the mountains, where there is no cellular communication, runs out of power and turns off, the ability to access the gadget is reduced to zero. How to find an Android phone? The likelihood of a device being quickly detected increases if it:
- is in the on state;
- has access to the Internet;
- equipped with a geolocation function.
How to find a turned off Android phone through a computer
The ability to find a lost device is significantly limited if the cell phone does not work. How to find a turned off Android phone through a computer? A service offered by Google, Android Device Manager, will help with this. A prerequisite for using the service is constant access to the Internet or GPS navigation. A Google account is also required.
Google search for Android phone
Gadget owners usually create a Google account. Using your account, you can download games, updates, register on websites, and install useful applications. One of the functions of a Google account is to determine the location of a stolen or lost smartphone, even if it is turned off. The system is equipped with a device manager. Enabling this feature makes it easier to determine the location of the device if it is stolen or lost in the future. Versions 5.0 and higher do not require such activation. This setting is enabled by default.
To find an Android phone using your Google account in the future, you need to activate the device manager. Your actions:
How to find a phone on Android? To do this, you need to follow the link www.google.com/android/devicemanager and activate your account, if this has not been done previously. Then the system itself will find the smartphone registered to this account. The user will see a control panel with suggestions for further actions regarding the cell phone - test call, blocking, deleting personal data. In addition, the owner of the smartphone will see a map indicating the location of the gadget.
Android phone tracking software
There are special programs that make remote search for Android possible. They work in the same way as the Google device manager, but have features in terms of functions, interface, and other nuances. Tracking an Android phone in this way is possible using:
- Lost Android - the program is notable for the fact that after installation it appears in the list as Personal Notes and has a shortcut to an ordinary notepad. If your cell phone is stolen by criminals, they most likely will not realize that this application is on it.
- Lookout Security & Antivirus - in addition to tracking the location of the device, it provides full protection for the gadget from unwanted access, viruses, and spyware. It is possible to recover lost data.
- Where’s My Droid – controls the smartphone, makes it call itself, sends its coordinates to a given number. The Pro version allows you to take hidden pictures. The person holding the stolen gadget in his hands will not know that he is being photographed. The resulting images are then sent to the specified address.
Video: Android remote control
Losing an Android phone is unpleasant. Even more unpleasant if the phone is stolen. In this article, we will talk about applications that will help you block your Android device in case of loss, remotely delete information from it, or even give “attackers” a short message with information.
Here it is necessary to make a reservation that most applications for finding a lost tablet or phone only work if the device has an Internet connection. In addition, in order to find a lost Android phone, the geolocation search, location determination functions, as well as the remote system control function must be activated on the device.
So, let's begin. The easiest way to find a lost Android phone is through Google. If your phone or tablet is linked to your Google account, simply go to google.com/android/devicemanager and enter your Google account login information.
Next, you will be asked to choose from three actions: determine the location of the device on the map, make the phone ring (this is useful for those who lose their phone within the apartment), or, if you are absolutely sure that the phone was stolen (and Google map confirms this) , you can use the function to delete data from the phone memory.
But, there is a possibility that the data from the flash card will not be deleted (Google will warn you about this). It all depends on the phone model, and it may work out.
This feature can also be successfully used by parents to get information on where to find a child with your (or his) phone.
One of the most interesting additional applications for finding a lost Android phone is Android Lost. Downloading the program is simple, it is free, without any registration. In addition, the icon on the desktop will not give itself away, as it is called Personal Notes.
Is it possible to find an Android phone? Of course, in the event of loss or disappearance, we act in the same way as in the first case: go to the website androidlost.com and enter the Google entry. On the Control tab, you can control the phone - make it ring or vibrate.
You can also determine the geographical location of your Android phone using GPS data (even if the search on the phone is turned off) or the mobile network of the SIM card. If the SIM card has been changed and geolocation is completely disabled (for example, the device is turned off), you can try to set the location where the phone was last active.
From your computer, you can view all messages in your Android phone, send a new message from an already lost phone, or display some kind of message on the monitor.
But the most useful thing, especially for those whose phone is actually stolen, is the ability to get a photo of the attacker through the front camera.
It is enough to send a message to the phone, the answer to which will be OK, something that does not arouse suspicion among the robber. For example, a message pops up stating that the lost phone has an update for such and such an application. The criminal clicks OK, and the camera receives his photo.
Modern mobile devices are quite high-tech and their operation is unthinkable without the use of the Internet. The most popular Android mobile platform from Google was no exception. Considering the fact that a very large number of people use Android smartphones, it is not surprising that the question often arises, how can find a lost or stolen phone or remotely erase information on it.
How to activate phone search on Android
The function of finding a lost phone appeared in Android in 2014 and it works for all users without exception by default. The only necessary condition is creating a Google account and entering information about it in the device itself. You can create a Google account both on your phone and on your PC. I wrote how to do this on a computer. A mailbox in the Gmail service is your Google account.
To check how phone search works, go to link and enter the password for your account. If location detection is turned on on your phone (I usually turn it off to save battery power), then you can see the location of your phone on the map.
Google map
Using your Google account, you can not only see the location of your phone, but also see when it was last connected to the Internet, and also activate a sound signal on your phone ( Call) and remotely clear the smartphone’s memory (run the process of a full reset on Android).
remote dialing or blocking
The ringing function is relevant if you have actually lost your device and cannot find it, for example in an apartment or somewhere else. The sound signal will help you locate its location by ear.
How to remotely lock a phone and delete all data from it?
You can block your phone and delete data as a last resort if you know for sure that it has fallen into the wrong hands and you do not want private information - SMS, photos, WhatsApp correspondence, etc. - to be read by a third party.
In order to be able to remotely clear the smartphone’s memory, you must in advance give permission to do this in the phone settings. This is usually done in the section “Security” – “Device” – “Administrators”
On my phone it looks like this:
After I allowed remote control of Android in the phone settings, then in the section DeviceManager another “Block” option has appeared
Now I can remotely lock my smartphone if it is lost or stolen. In the lock settings, you can set a password, the text that will be displayed, for example, “return the phone to the address. Moscow, Chistoprudny Blvd., 2-16” and indicate a phone number to contact you.
blocking settings This is what my phone screen looks like when I remotely locked it:
The screen will not be unlocked until you enter the password correctly.
If you log in remotely clear smartphone contents Keep in mind that the data on the card may not be deleted (but this is not certain). The likelihood of deletion or not deletion depends on the specific version of Android and phone model.
Conclusion
This method of finding a lost or stolen phone is not a panacea. It is enough to do a HardReset on your smartphone and completely clear the memory, including Google accounts and other things, and the phone will return to working condition. This search method is designed for completely banal cases - the phone really got lost, for example in the grass, room, garden, etc.
There are cases when people found other people's phones and continued to use them without changing anything. for example, this is how it is described.
In this regard, the protection of Apple devices has been made much more serious; if you lost your iPhone, and the “find my phone” function was active on it, then through icloud you can completely “ brick" device. That's why stealing an iPhone is completely pointless, because you simply won't be able to sell it or use it for its intended purpose.
Many owners of mobile gadgets ask the question of how to find a lost Android phone. Sometimes you simply lost it at home, but in other cases it could have been stolen. Don't despair, as there are ways to find a lost Android phone from a computer. Users can resort to the functionality, as well as use other third-party programs.
Finding a phone using Google
The developer of this operating system has provided the ability to find your Android mobile devices if they are lost. However, to do this, remote control must be activated on the phone, and you must also be logged into your Google account. If you have not yet done this on your smartphone, then be sure to activate this function, since only it will subsequently help you find your phone via the Internet on your PC. To enable remote discovery, follow these steps:
- Go to the general settings of your gadget.
- Find the Security submenu and then enter it.
- Scroll down to Device Administrators. Go to this point.
- Check the box next to “remote control”.
This completes the settings on the smartphone. Now that your phone has been stolen, it can be found. Please note that the stolen Android phone must be turned on. A switched off phone cannot be tracked using this system. To determine where your mobile phone may be located, you need to do the following:
Users also have access to the “Call” function. You can not only find a stolen phone, but also block the device or completely erase data from it. If you delete the data, attackers will not be able to use accounts and other information contained in the phone's memory. If someone has found your phone, you can send them a message using the Block feature.
What should I do if I lost my phone? First of all, use the service from Google, as this is the easiest and most convenient way to search for a mobile phone. To find it, the smartphone must be turned on and connected to the Internet. Otherwise, the service will show the time and place of the last detection.
We use additional software
One of the ways to find a stolen gadget is to install special programs that inherently provide an analogue of the service described above. The official Play Market store and the Internet offer dozens of applications that will quickly find a lost smartphone. Let's look at the most popular of them.
Talklog
The company of the same name has developed a special application that allows you not only to determine the location of the phone, but also to track calls and SMS messages. To do this, you need to go to the official website of the developers and then create an account. On the “add device” tab you will be given a unique link to download the application.
- Install and run the program on your smartphone. Be sure to allow your location to be determined.
- Restart your smartphone.
- Go to your personal account on the official Talklog website, and then find the “Location” tab.
- The system will provide the coordinates of your phone. The program determines the location of the smartphone using GPS and GSM data.
The only significant drawback of this application is that it is paid, but during the first 12 hours the user has access to absolutely all the functionality of the program.
This program is almost identical to the one described above, with the exception that it is absolutely free. Don't know how to find your phone? Then download the application to your device, and allow administration of it. So you can go to the official website of the program, where you need to log in through your Google account.
Let's figure out now how to track a device? Select "Get Location" from the list of commands. After this, a map with the location of the smartphone will appear on the screen.
The application has huge functionality, which includes:
- smartphone blocking;
- creating a sound or vibration signal;
- reading recent conversations;
- the ability to take a photo using the front or rear camera;
- read Wi-Fi connection data and much more.
For the program to work, the phone must be within network coverage and turned on.
Where's My Droid
An alternative application with fairly wide functionality. The user will also have to install it on his smartphone, after which he can perform various manipulations with the lost device from a remote phone or computer. The developer company's website has a convenient interface that will allow you to take a picture of the camera, send a signal to your phone, or determine your location.
An additional advantage is that the developers are constantly improving the application and also adding new features to it.
Avast Anti-Theft
One of the most popular programs that allows you to protect your phone is Avast Anti-Theft. The key feature is that once installed and configured, it is virtually untraceable. It is not displayed anywhere except in the list of installed programs. The attacker will not even realize that he is being monitored.
The developers have also created a convenient and intuitive web interface where you can perform such a variety of actions as call, send a message, erase all data and much more.
The search is carried out through Google maps. It is possible to turn on a satellite map, as well as track the route of the phone while moving.
The applications described are an excellent answer to the question of how to find a stolen phone.
If all else fails
How to find a lost Android phone if all search methods through a computer are ineffective is an equally popular question. Here you need to contact either your telecom operator or law enforcement agencies. They have all the necessary equipment that will allow you to track your device almost anywhere. You must have a really compelling reason to contact law enforcement.
Pre-prepare documents for purchasing the gadget, which should also contain IMEI - the unique identification number of your smartphone. Be sure to take the box and receipt from the store with you. All this will serve as proof that you are the owner of the lost device.
Due to Cell phones are becoming more and more popular, cases of their loss are also becoming more frequent, so it would be useful to understand how to find a lost phone Android. It is possible that the phone was stolen. In any case, for devices on the Android platform there are only a few ways to find a stolen or simply lost phone. But it is worth noting that all of them only work if the owner has taken certain actions before losing his device. What these actions are and what to do if the owner did nothing before the loss, we will analyze further.
Method number 1. Using your Google account
Now the owners of almost all phones on the Android platform have a Google account. Actually, with its help, they have the opportunity to download games, log in to different sites and social networks without creating a new account, and perform many other operations.
So, it is a Google account that allows you to find a lost phone and find out its exact location, even if it is currently turned off. The fact is that all versions of Android have a so-called device manager.
If you turn it on (dispatcher), this will make it possible in the future to easily and quickly find out the location of the phone.
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This is done as follows:
- Go to the settings, then go to the “Security” menu (on some versions “Protection”), then click on the “Device Administrators” item, the appearance of which is shown in Figure No. 1.
- The “Device Administrators” section contains a single item called “Device Manager”. There is a checkbox next to it. Actually, all the user needs to do is check that box and exit the settings. However, after the checkbox is checked, a message will appear, the appearance of which is shown in Figure No. 2.
This message talks about what this very “Device Manager” can do, and specifically:
- Delete all data from the device;
- Change passwords on it;
- Block your phone.
You just need to agree to this message by clicking on the “Activate” button.
Note: On all versions of Android, starting from 5.0, all the above settings do not need to be done. In them, the device manager is enabled by default.
By the way, this is the only case when a stolen or lost phone on the Android platform can be found without any actions taken before its loss - if it has operating system version 5.0 or higher. In all other cases, it is simply impossible to find him without the help of law enforcement agencies.
Interesting applications for mobile
That's all. The process of connecting the phone, in fact, to the tracking service is completed. Now you can try to find out the location of the device. To do this, you need to follow the automatic device tracking link, which looks like this: www.google.com/android/devicemanager. Of course, you will need to log in there, if this has not been done earlier. After this, the system itself, automatically, will find the phone that is registered to this account. Again, in order for the phone to be linked to a Google account, you need to log in to Google once. The appearance of the window itself is quite classic for such programs.
In Figure 3, the main control panel is highlighted. As you can see, it has three buttons that allow you to make a test call to the phone, block it, or clear all data from the device. To carry out one of these actions, you just need to click on the appropriate button. In addition, this window has a map where you can see the real location of the phone. Even if it is now turned off, the system will show the location where the phone was the last time it connected to the Internet. Thus, we can say that Google services are simply indispensable help if you have lost your phone. They allow you to track the location of the device via a computer in a matter of minutes.
Method number 2. Using pre-installed programs
In general, there are quite a lot of all kinds of programs that help in finding a lost phone via the Internet. All of them perform the same function as Google’s “Device Manager,” namely, displaying the device’s location on a map, but each has its own unique features in terms of functionality, interface, or other nuances. Therefore, below is a list of the most popular programs for finding a phone or other device on the Android platform via the Internet:
Lost Android
This program is interesting, first of all, because attackers really know little about it, and even if the phone ends up in their hands, they are unlikely to realize that such a program is on it. Accordingly, they will not understand that the owner may know where his device is currently located. And all thanks to the fact that in the list of Lost Android programs it is displayed simply as Personal Notes and has a shortcut to a regular notepad. Accordingly, the attacker will think that this is just some kind of notebook and nothing more.
How to protect your phone from wiretapping?
On the official website of this program (http://www.androidlost.com/) you can find a download link and complete instructions for use. To start using Lost Android, you must also log in to Google using the button highlighted in Figure 4.
Lost Android features are:
- Find out the location of the phone;
- Give a sound signal (for example, a siren);
- Make the device vibrate;
- Send an email about an incorrectly entered PIN code;
- Send the location of the device by email.
Lookout Security & Antivirus
Here we are talking about a full-fledged system for protecting your phone from unauthorized access, viruses and spyware, and from other various threats. In addition, standard functions for such programs are available, such as location detection, sound notification and device locking. Among the features, it is worth noting an unusual interface that will appeal to high-tech lovers, as well as the ability to recover data from a phone that was in the hands of attackers. In general, it is also a very useful application if you have lost your phone.
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By the way, the Lookout Security & Antivirus application is often included in the TOP of the best on Google Play (link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lookout&hl=ru), and the rating of 4.5 says a lot !
Where's My Droid
Everything here is based on sending an SMS message with a special syntax. So, using special codes, you can make the phone ring itself or send its coordinates to a given phone. The Pro version also has the ability to take hidden photos. This means that the person holding the device in his hands will not even know that he is being photographed at that moment, and the resulting photos are sent to the specified email. Download link - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.alienmanfc6.wheresmyandroid&hl=ru.
All these programs allow you to find your phone through your computer.
Method No. 3. Law enforcement
So, if you have an Android version less than 5.0 on your phone and you have not installed any special programs before, there is only one way left, which is to contact the police. There you just need to write a statement about the missing mobile phone. It is possible that law enforcement officers will be able to recognize your device by IMEI, that is, a unique identifier that every phone has.
Advice for those who have not yet lost their phone. Write down your ID somewhere so that law enforcement officers can later recognize your device by IMEI. To find it out, you just need to dial *#06# on your phone.
The application will need to indicate all the phone information. To prove that you are its owner, take with you a box, a receipt from the store, or any other documents and things that may indicate this.
Below you can clearly see how a phone search occurs using standard Android services connected to Google.
I’ll look at a pressing question today: how to find a lost Android phone, and in very cool and cool ways.
All smartphones work via Android or iOS. The iOS protection system is known to everyone and is carried out using a special program that allows you to track and find your phone. But what should Android owners do? Is there protection here and is it possible to find a lost phone? Let's figure it out further.
How to find a lost android phone when the phone is lost
Unfortunately, situations often occur when a phone is stolen or lost, and the question arises of how to find a lost Android phone. Many of you will immediately go to the nearest police station with a statement, but at the same time you know that the possibility of a positive result is minimal.
Now I will tell you about reliable and effective ways to find a smartphone, rather than contacting the authorities. In order for you to be able to find a smartphone and track its location, complex actions are not required. However, you must have a Google account. If your data is not entered into the phone, you will not be able to find it.
You need to independently activate the “Remote control” item, in other words, set all the parameters. To do this, go to “My location” in the smartphone settings and check the “Allow tracking coordinates” box. 
As you can see, everything is easy and simple. Google takes the issue of protecting personal information very seriously, so by checking this box, your smartphone will always be connected in case of loss.
How to search via computer
There is an Android Device Manager service specifically for searching through a computer, but if the gadget is turned off or all settings have been reset, then the capabilities are not so functional. However, no one claimed that thieves would be masters of this business, did they? To search for a device using this method, you must do the following on your computer:
- Follow the special remote control link https://www.google.com/android/devicemanager.
- Enter your username and password, and then log into your account. If you don’t have an account yet, be sure to create one, as it is very useful and necessary (after creation, also log into your account via your smartphone).
- Then everything happens automatically, and you will see a window with the following information.
As you can see in the example, here you can remotely block your smartphone through your computer by pressing the appropriate button. You can also make a call or clear all data from the device’s memory.
If your phone is lost at home
Due to forgetfulness or his own absent-mindedness, a person can easily lose his phone at home. In this case, you can call yourself using this program via the Internet.
Your phone will ring within a few minutes, and this is completely independent of the set mode. This way, even when on silent, the phone will ring loudly and you can easily find it.
Send a message to a lost or stolen phone
If you have lost a gadget, and the person who found it wants to return it to the owner, because even in our time there are responsible people among us, then this can be contributed to. You can send a message to the number that will appear on the screen of your lost smartphone. We use the same service and the “Configure data blocking and deletion” button.
In the window that appears, you can do the following:
- Enter a password with which you can lock the device.
- Write a message, after reading which the person will return the mobile phone.
If it is not possible to return the gadget, then it is recommended to protect your personal data. To do this, click the “Clear” button. In this case, everything will be deleted and the phone will go to standard factory settings.
Additional programs
In addition to remote access, there are many other programs with similar functionality. The best of them is Lost Android. It is installed on the phone in the same way as other programs, that is, using the Play Market.
Helpful tip: after installation, the program will appear as Personal Notes with the appearance of a regular notebook. This is done so that thieves do not suspect anything. So don't worry if you don't find this program as recorded in the Market.
After running this program, give it administrator rights. To do this, press the appropriate button. How to do this can be seen from the screenshot below. 
Then go to the official website of the application and log in again through Google. Enter your username and password, and then log into your account. All available functions are listed there.
These two methods I listed, through Google and the program, allow you to find even a turned off smartphone. This is achieved by the fact that Google services record the moment when the device was last turned on, and, accordingly, the location.
Find a phone by imei (via satellite) and by SIM card (by mobile phone number)
Here I hasten to disappoint, none of these methods will give results even through a computer using a phone number. Only law enforcement agencies, and even then the most advanced ones, can track the imei number via a computer. Those in the provinces may not rely on this method.
Of course, through a computer using a SIM card, you can determine extremely vague data like “Your phone is located in the city of Ivanovo.” Modern search services will not provide correct and accurate information; only the police have such technologies.
By phone number, also unlikely. Because as soon as they find the phone and want to keep it, they immediately throw away the SIM card, which makes tracking more difficult. You can’t even find it through your computer if it’s turned on (phone), mobile operators don’t bother themselves with such actions, although they are obliged to.
Do not waste time on these methods, but more about them below, at the end of the article.
Protection with avast! Anti-Theft for Android
In case of loss, you can pre-set your phone. To do this, I found a very interesting program that caught my attention. Here's what to do:
- Download avast antivirus! Mobile Security and open it.
- Go to the settings menu and check the “PIN code protection” and “Deletion protection” checkboxes. If a person detects an antivirus, he will not be able to get rid of it until he enters the PIN code.
- Then create an avast account.
- Go to the official antivirus service and click Create Account Now, set your email and enter your password.
From now on, your phone is protected.
Setting up the avast! Anti-Theft in the gadget
The advanced settings menu in this program provides the following functions:
- Protective, that is, what needs to be done to the phone if it is lost. You can lock the gadget, set an alarm, block access to settings, and notify about low battery charge.
- Blocking text, information deletion and GPS tracking. Here you can enter text that will be displayed on the phone screen. Your device is now completely protected.
Last method
If the previous methods did not produce results for one reason or another, for example, you forgot the login and password for your Google account or did not create an account at all, then there is one more, as they say, as a last resort.
It is impossible to find your smartphone using your phone number. But you, as a victim, can come to the police station, write a statement and attach evidence that this is really your phone. Among them are the following:
- Warranty card.
- Purchase receipt.
- Gadget box.
- IMEI code.
Advice for those who have not yet lost their phone: be sure to write down your IMEI code. You can find it out using the command *#06#.
Based on the previous text, finding a phone by imei address is not very easy, more precisely, it is 0.5%, as statistics show, and less every year. But if you decide to go with this method, then I don’t envy you, it’s very difficult, the only worthwhile means is the police.
Finally
That's all, dear friends! I have listed the most reliable methods for finding a stolen phone. In conclusion, I want to give two main and useful tips:
- If possible, turn on the Internet on your smartphone to access data in case of loss.
- Set a screen lock. This is done like this: security - encrypt the device - set the lock type - password or pattern.
I hope my advice will be useful to you and you will find the answer in the article to the question of how to find a lost Android phone, although it is better not to encounter this situation at all. Subscribe to my blog, leave comments and share the link on social networks.
The article will be useful to those who want to track the location of a person on a map who has a smartphone or tablet on Android. A complete set of features and applications has been collected with which you can monitor a person.
Ways to track a person's location
on Android and iPhone
There can be many options for finding out where a person is, from the banal, finding out where the child is now, to where is my husband? The article does not serve to clarify the motive, but only provides tools with which you can perform surveillance on Android.
How to track a person?
All modern Android smartphones and tablets, as well as iPhones, have GPS, Wi-Fi and mobile communications. If GPS is directly related to find out your exact location, then Wi-Fi and GSM/3G/LTE indirectly can also indicate your position.
Our task is to force this information to be transmitted to you in order to track a person on the map exactly from a few meters to a couple of kilometers.
Google and Apple offer several ways to find out the location on the map, for two of them you need to know someone else's account and password.
Method #1 from Google. Google Maps
(for Android and iOS)
To do this, you, as well as the person whose location you want to track, must have the Google Maps application installed. You need to find out the mail connected to the Android device with which he is traveling.
You can now track your phone using GPS in real time on your mobile device by opening Google Maps, "Show where I am" section.
Method No. 2 from Google. Parental controls
(for Android)
For parents who care about their children, there is a wonderful application from Google developers called “Parental Control”. This application allows you to:
- Track your child's location
- Monitor installed applications and, if necessary, remove them
- Block the phone if the child sits on it for a long time
- Block inappropriate content from children on the Internet
Read more about how to install and configure in our article!
Method No. 3. How to track an iPhone from an Android and an Android from an iPhone?
There are cross-platform applications that allow you to track a person’s movement if he has an iPhone or Android phone!
Application "X-GPS Monitor"
In order to find out where a person is, you will need to install a special application “X-GPS Monitor”.
The application does not work in “hidden mode” or “spy mode”, that is, it notifies the user that you are trying to find out where he is.
The application works for 3 days in trial mode, then 99 r/month. In order for everything to work as it should, you need to register, install the “Monitor” application on Android or IOS, or use a web service.
ApplicationGPS Tracking Pro for Android
Install the GPS tracking Pro app
The tracking method is as follows:
- Install the application
- Enter your phone number for registration
- Invite other users, they install the application
- Add to the list of necessary people
- Follow the movement
Create a profile in Tasker for Android
Method number 4. Find My Device apps on Android and iPhone
Google and Apple have their own services and applications for finding phones.
Remote control (Android)
- You must know the account and password of the account of the person you are trying to track.
- Download the “Remote control” application or go from your computer in your browser to the “Remote control” page
- Log in with the account of the person you want to track, after which you will be able to see the location of the device on the map
Find iPhone
Apple offers a similar service, only for this you need to go to