There are a whole bunch of important stuff on your phone, and so you wouldn’t want it to get stolen. This article will show you how you can trace the location of your lost phone with Google’s find my device feature.
Should in case your Android phone is misplaced or stolen, there are ways you can locate it. Google makes available an application and website known as Find my device which enables you search out your lost phone, secure it, and delete all data.
There is an additional feature that Samsung phones possess, known as Find my mobile which enables you to track down your missing device. Lets go on a cruise on these options.
Google Find My Device
This service is available as an application on Android devices and also a standalone website. They both work the same way. When you sign into your account on Google, a map displaying your registered devices is visible.
At that point, you can turn on a sound to beep your device, lock it and show a message on the screen , or erase all personal data. This website on Google is also a good reference if you want to format your Android device.
Beep your phone
If your device is close by, you can tap on “play sound” to beep your phone or tablet. Trace the sound to see if it leads you to your device. Supposing if the android phone is not in the area you are presently, the beep may alert a reasonable person can pick it up and secure it for you . As soon as your done, click on the stop sound button.
Safeguard your Android device
In the event that you are unable to get a hold of your device, you can lock it, so that nobody can have access to it. You can include a mobile number who sees it , so that they can reach out to you. Click “secure device”, type a message to show on the lock screen of your Device and include a phone number.
To set up everything, click on “Secure device” to lock the phone. The misplaced device is locked with your message and mobile number displayed.
Format your Android device
You can do this as a last option if your phone was stolen or its still nowhere to be found. Click on “erase device” then click on it to make finishing touches. Ensure that you carefully read the information on what follows after you format your device because the process is reversible.
You may be required to review your Google account. Click on the link for security checks and go through the security procedures. You can tap dismiss if you change your mind on formatting your Android phone.
If you’re using a Samsung phone, you can also search out a lost device using a feature called “ find my mobile”. To get this done, go over to settings , select the settings for security or Biometrics and security, then select the settings for find my mobile.
At the find my mobile screen, take into account the webpage you will use to track down a lost Samsung device. Ensure you turn on the option for remote controls to be able to control your phone with your Samsung account via the website.
Turn on the option for Google location service to make available the more accurate information on your phone’s location. Advanced settings such as remote unlock and Send last location.
Reference : pcmag
