Let’s first look at the way of finding your lost phone which doesn’t contain any app installed on it.
Use the IMEI Number
Every android phone carries a unique IMEI number (International Mobile
Equipment Identity Number). It will be printed at the back of your
device. If you are unable to find the number, you have to launch your
phone app and dial the number *#06#. This will give you the IMEI number
of your phone. Store this number in a safe place so that it helps you in
locating your phone when it is lost.
When you file a complaint, this number has to be added in the report.
Your service provider uses this number to track your phone and tell you
where it is. No matter if the person using the phone is using a
different SIM card or has switched off the phone. Once the device is
traced, you can request your service provider to block it from using.
This is one of the easy ways of locating your lost Android phone or tablet.
Plan B
Another way of tracking your lost Android gadget in no time is through
Plan B app. This app does not require you to install any recovery
software previously but still helps in finding your lost phone. All you
need to do is log on to your Google play account. Lookout mobile
security offers free software called Plan B. Download the software from
play store to your phone. This will be possible only if your phone is
within the Internet coverage area. Wait for some time and then send the
keyword “locate” without the quotes through SMS to your phone. And a map
showing where your equipment is will be sent to your Gmail account.
This app is very much useful in situations where you don’t have IMEI
number.
If you have installed and configured any of these below android software previously, there is good chance of finding it.
You can log on to Google Play store > My Android Apps, on your
computer and check if you have installed any of the following apps
previously.
Lookout Security and Antivirus
Lookout is the best android app for security and antivirus. So far, it
has received millions of downloads. Just recall if you have installed
this on your phone.
If you have activated the option “Missing Device” in this app, it is
easy to find your device. If you have also enabled “Signal Flare”
option, you can trace the last known location of your android device.
This is helpful in case your phone battery is dead or tablet is switched
off.
Now sign in Lookout to locate your device. The map shows the location of
your phone. If you are at a short distance from the tablet, you can
choose Scream option to make a loud noise to find it.
Android Device Manager
Google has recently released a new locator feature for Android gadgets
called Android Device manager, which helps its users locate their lost
or stolen phones and tablets. It functions in the same way as Lookout
and Samsung’s “Find My Mobile”. Here’s how to use Android Device
Manager.
Go to the Google Settings app, then select Android device manager. By
default the locator feature is activated but to activate remove data
wipe, select the box next to “Allow remote factory reset”, then select
“activate”.
To use this feature, open the site http://sh.st/wQTtX and
sign in to your Google account. You may be prompted for permission to
allow Android Device Manager to use location data. Select the Accept tab
to continue.
Now you will be provided with a map that shows the location of your
device along with other details such as the name of the place, when it
was last used and more. The location data doesn’t help you if your phone
is misplaced somewhere in your home. Instead of making a call to your
phone using other’s phone, you can call your phone directly from Android
Device Manager. This will make your device to ring with high volume for
5 minutes, even if it’s in silent or vibrate mode.
One feature that is missing in Android Device Manager is remote locking,
which can be useful in preventing a stranger from accessing your data,
while you’re tracking its location.
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