Tips & Tricks: We often hear reports of phones being lost or stolen. In fact, many of us may have had this problem at some point. However, once the phone is lost or stolen, one of the immediate steps is to report it to the relevant authorities, it is not always easy to get your device back.
In that case, Google's 'Find My Device' can help you track your phone.
What is 'Find My Device'?
Google's Find My Device, formerly known as Android Device Manager, is a convenient feature that allows users to track and lock their smartphone, tablet or smartwatch remotely. Device data can also be deleted in case of theft.
You can find your phone from a computer or any other Android device by installing the Find My Device app. Once installed, you can sign in using your Google credentials. Once done, you can start searching for your phone by first opening the Browser tab, going to google.com/android/find and logging in with your Google Account. 'Find My Device' will now start searching your phone.
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If you have location service enabled, the app will show the phone's PIN drop location in the map where the phone is currently. On the left side of the screen, you can see tabs for all the devices connected to your account. At the bottom of each tab, you can see the device model name, the last viewing time, the network it is connected to, and the battery life.
This is necessary
To find, lock or delete data on an Android phone, the phone must be turned on, signed in to a Google Account, connected to mobile data or Wi-Fi, must appear on Google Play, must have a location enabled, and Find My Device Should continue.
How to download Find My Device
The Google Find My Device app is available on the Google Play Store, from where it can be downloaded and installed on your phone. At just 1.8 MB in size, the app has been downloaded over 100 million times
Find, ring, lock, and erase any lost Android device
Find My Device helps you locate your lost Android and lock it until you get it back.
Features
See your phone, tablet or watch on a map. If current location isn’t available, you’ll see the last known location.
Use indoor maps to help you to find your device in airports, malls, or other large buildings
Navigate to your device with Google Maps by tapping the device location and then the Maps icon
Play a sound at full volume, even if your device is on silent
Erase the device or lock it with a custom message and contact number on lock screen
See network and battery status
See hardware details
Permissions Notice
• Location: Needed to show your device’s current location on the map
• Contacts: Needed to access the email address associated with your Google account
Find My Device is part of Google Play Protect
TIPS & TRICKS: HOW TO TRACK OR RECOVER STOLEN OR LOST ANDROID SMARTPHONE? HERE ARE THE TRICKS
