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I will analyze the current issue of today: how to find a lost android phone, and in very cool and cool ways.

All smartphones work via android or ios. The ios security 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 the owners of the android do? Is there protection here and can a lost phone be found? Let's figure it out further.

How to find a lost android phone when the phone is lost

Unfortunately, situations often occur when the phone is stolen or lost, and the question arises of how to find the lost Android phone. Many of you will immediately go with a statement to the nearest police station, but at the same time you know that the option of a positive result is minimal.

Now I will tell you about reliable and effective ways to find a smartphone, rather than going to the authorities. In order for you to be able to find your smartphone and track its location, no complicated steps are required. However, you must have a Google account. If your data is not entered into the phone, then you will not be able to find it.

You need to independently activate the item "Remote control", in other words, set all the parameters. To do this, go to "My location" in the smartphone settings and put a tick on "Allow to track coordinates".

As you can see, everything is easy and simple. Google takes the issue of protecting personal information very seriously, therefore, by checking the box, your smartphone will always be in touch in case of loss.

How to search through a computer

There is an Android Device Manager service specifically for viewing 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 the masters of this business, did they? To search for a device using this method, you need to do the following on your computer:

• Go to the dedicated remote control link https://www.google.com/android/devicemanager.
• Enter your username and password, and then log into your account. If you do not have an account yet, then be sure to create it, as it is very useful and necessary (after creating, you can also log into your account via your smartphone).
• Then everything happens in automatic mode, and you will see a window with the following information.

As you can see in the example, here you can remotely block your smartphone via a computer by pressing the corresponding button. You can also make a call or clear all data from the device's memory.

If you lost your phone at home

Due to forgetfulness or his own absent-mindedness, a person can easily lose the phone at home. In this case, you can call yourself using this program via the Internet.

Within a few minutes, your phone will ring, and this does not depend at all on the set mode. Thus, even in a silent state, the phone will ring loudly and you can easily find it.

Sending 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 facilitated. You can send a message to the number that will come to the screen of your lost smartphone. We use the same service and the "Configure blocking and deletion of data" 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 there is no way to return the gadget, then it is recommended to protect your personal data. To do this, press the "Clear" button. In this case, everything will be deleted and the phone will go to the default factory settings.

Additional programs

In addition to remote access, there are many other programs with similar functionality. The best one is Lost Android. It is installed in the phone in the same way as other programs, that is, using the Play Store.

Helpful hint: 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 it is written in the Market.

After starting 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 listed by me, 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 turned on for the last time, respectively, and the location.

Find 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 by phone number. Only law enforcement agencies, and even the most advanced ones, can track down imei through a computer number. Those in the provinces may not hope for this method.

Of course, through a computer on a SIM card, you can determine extremely vague data like "Your phone is in the city of Ivanovo." Modern search services will not provide correct and accurate information; only the police own such technologies.

By the phone number, it’s also unlikely. Because as soon as they find a phone and want to keep it for themselves, they immediately throw out the SIM card, which makes tracking difficult. You cannot even find it through a computer if it is turned on (phone), mobile operators do not bother with such actions, although they must.

Do not waste time on these methods, but about them below, at the end of the article.

Protection with avast! Anti-Theft for android

In case of loss, you can pre-configure your phone. For this I found a very interesting program that caught my attention. Here's what to do:

• Downloading antivirus avast! Mobile Security and open it.
• Go to the settings menu and put a mark in the item "PIN-code protection" and "Protection against deletion". If a person detects an antivirus, then until he enters a pin code, he will not be able to get rid of it.
• Then we create an avast account.
• We go to the official antivirus service and click Create Account Now, set the mail and drive in the 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:

1. Protective, that is, what the phone needs to do if it is lost. You can block a gadget, set an alarm, block access to settings, notify about a low battery charge.
2. Blocking text, information deletion and GPS tracking. Here you can enter the text that will be shown on the phone screen. Your device is now fully protected.

The last way

If the previous methods did not yield results for one reason or another, for example, you forgot your Google account login and password or did not create an account at all, then there is another one, as they say, as a last resort.

Your smartphone cannot be found using the phone number. But you, as a victim, can come to the police station, write a statement and attach proof 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 lost their phone yet: be sure to write down your IMEI code. You can find it out using the command * # 06 #.

Based on the past text, it is not very easy to find a phone by an imei address, more precisely, it is 0.5%, as statistics show, and every year it is less. But if you decide to go with this method, then I do not envy you, it is very difficult, the only worthwhile means is the police.

Finally

That's all, dear friends! I have listed the most reliable ways to find a stolen phone. In conclusion, I want to give two main and useful advice:

1. If possible, turn on the Internet on your smartphone to access data in case of loss.
2. Install a lock on the screen. It is done like this: security - encrypt the device - configure the type of lock - a password or a picture.

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 face this situation at all. Subscribe to my blog, leave comments and share the link on social networks.

Your mobile phone was stolen? Not the best news. Both at home and abroad, you should try to get your device back as soon as possible. Modern phones and smartphones are found using a built-in or pre-installed program that allows you to track the device. These applications have varying levels of usability. In some cases, it is necessary that your device is turned on and connected to the Internet. You can also find a phone the old fashioned way - just call or write a message and agree on a return.

Steps

How to get a missing phone back

Call the phone. If you have lost a regular phone (not a smartphone) from which you cannot connect to the Internet, then you will not be able to track the device online. A different approach should be taken. Start calling your number. If you're lucky, the thief might answer your call. If the phone just fell out of your pocket (in a taxi or in the subway), the person who found it can make an appointment with you to return it.

• If the call is answered, say, “Hello, my name is [your name]. You have my cell phone. He is very important to me. I would like to return the device. We can meet?"

1. Write your message. Even if the call is not answered, try writing a message. Perhaps the thief will change his mind and decide to return the phone to the owner. Send a short message: enter a number where you can be contacted and ask to return the device. If you deem it appropriate, you can offer a reward.

   • To do this, you need a different mobile phone. Refer a friend. If you are far away from friends and family, try making a polite request to a stranger.

2. Be careful when making an appointment. If the person (who stole or accidentally found the phone) agrees to meet with you and return the device, then take precautions. Make an appointment to meet in a crowded place like the central square or a busy stop during the daytime. Try not to go to the meeting alone. Go to such a meeting with a friend (for company and for safety reasons). Ask a friend to bring their mobile phone so that you can call the police if necessary.

   • Take every precaution you can, even if the person's tone seems friendly enough when communicating over the phone or text.

   How to notify authorities and service provider

   1. Contact the authorities. If you contact the police about the loss of your phone, you will be given limited assistance in finding your device. Call the police on a non-urgent number. The branch worker will ask you for the serial number of the device. On a smartphone, the serial number can be Android ID, which is indicated under the battery (if it is removable). Android ID is a series of numbers preceded by the “IMEI” (International Mobile Equipment Identity) identifier.

      • When contacting the police, say something like: “Hello, I assume my phone has been stolen. I noticed it was missing about 10 minutes ago next to the library. ”

   2. Notify the operator. If the call to your phone remains unanswered, then call your mobile operator and report the theft of your phone. The company may be able to locate your device using a GPS navigation system.

      • If the GPS search is not possible or the result is unsuccessful, then ask the operator to suspend the service of your phone. In this case, the thief will not be able to use your number and you will not have to pay potentially large bills for calls.

   3. Try looking for a phone. Try to remember where you noticed the phone was missing and return to that location. Perhaps the thief suddenly changed his mind and threw your device near the site of the theft.

      • Follow your route in the opposite direction and keep calling your number.

   How to track a stolen phone

   1. Turn on apps to track the location of your smartphone. On iPhones, this app is called Find My iPhone, and on Android devices, Find My Device. The program will track the location of the phone and transfer the relevant information to the cloud storage. First of all, you need to configure this function when you buy a phone (you will not be able to activate the search after a loss).

   2. Turn on Lost Mode. This mode can be enabled remotely: log into your iCloud or Google account and activate this function. If you turn on Lost Mode, the owner of your device will not be able to log into the account and access the data and applications of the smartphone.

      • If you managed to get your phone back, then enter a special passcode on the home screen of your smartphone to turn off Lost Mode.
      • Even if your iPhone or Android device is offline (no network connection), you can still lock it remotely. To do this, you will need to log into your account on the site. All changes will take effect the next time the device is connected to the Internet.

Smartphone theft is a problem. Basically, this is not only the loss of a gadget, but also personal information, which, in particular, is valued much higher than the smartphone itself. For some, this information is invaluable. As part of this article, I will tell you:

• how to find a stolen android phone if it is turned off;
• what software to install in order to independently find the lost device;
• how to secure personal data on a stolen gadget.

Finding a stolen switched off phone

If your device is turned off, which is logical if stolen, standard actions such as making a phone call will not work. You need to act immediately to catch the thief in hot pursuit.

There are three ways to find your stolen device:

1. Contact law enforcement.
2. Contact the operator of the cellular network to determine the location of the gadget.
3. Use software.

Let's concretize each of the methods.

Search for a switched off smartphone by the police by IMEI code

Each phone is assigned an identifier -. It can be found under the battery of the device itself, found with the help, using the service code (* # 06 #), in the "about phone" settings, look in the packing box of the smartphone.

When contacting the police, it is advisable to know this code. Also, take your passport, SIM card agreement and preferably visit the police station in the area where the theft was committed. Write a statement detailing the theft and provide the above details.

Advice! Finding a phone by IMEI on your own is quite a difficult task. This will require access to equipment and databases of cellular operators. And the data of free databases on the Internet in one case out of a thousand can give a real clue.

Search device by SIM card number

Operators of the cellular network can track all actions on the SIM card, down to its approximate location within the radius of a particular tower. Even if the smartphone is turned off, the SIM card will react if it is within the reach for telecommunication systems.

Try to contact the operator directly, tell the situation and provide:

• Device IMEI and phone number;
• SIM card contract number.

According to the specified data, the operator will be able to find out information from the billing server memory.

Determining the location of the smartphone via the app

Almost every smartphone manufacturer offers solutions for finding a lost device in its security and privacy settings. For example: Huawei - Find device, Samsung - Remote control. A popular and effective solution is software from Google:

• - an application for a smartphone (on the page by the link there is a detailed instruction for working with the program);
• android.com/find- page on the Internet, login with your account.

But the problem with using programs is that preliminary configuration is required when the gadget is in your hands. Otherwise, there will be no sense in finding a smartphone. In addition, no application can remotely turn on the smartphone, especially if the battery is dead. But, programs can fix and inform the owner when the gadget becomes active.

Harsh reality

Finding a stolen smartphone will directly depend on you and on your pre-setting of the device. Hundreds of mobile devices are lost every day in cities with a population of over one million. Such statements may not be a priority for the police, especially when there is little information about the loss:

• IMEI not specified;
• there is no identifier of the robber;
• not installed customized applications to find the missing smartphone, etc.

If there is not enough data, police officers may dissuade you from writing a statement, since they know that there is practically no chance of finding a device.

The operator of the cellular network may refuse to provide you with billing data, saying that he has no right to do so without a court order, referring to the legislative framework, which does not regulate the process of work in such cases.

If the consideration of the application is delayed, the thief can throw away the SIM card and change the IMEI code (a rather complicated implementation on new devices, which implies replacing the microcircuits in the smartphone. This can only be done by a technically trained specialist), which makes it extremely difficult to further track the smartphone in the operator's database.

Anti-theft and device search software

You will not be able to protect yourself from possible theft, but you can reduce the risks of parting with the device. Even if the device is irretrievably lost, your personal data will not fall into the hands of an intruder and can be recovered. To do this, you can use the following tips and applications:

1. Find out and keep the IMEI of your smartphone in a safe place;
2. Use a pin code and a fingerprint scanner (or Face ID).

   Important! If you lose your smartphone with a PIN code or fingerprint login, an attacker will not be able to access your data. To unlock the device, it will have to erase all data.

3. Install Find My Device or similar. Allows you to determine the location (if geolocation is enabled), call, lock the screen and delete all data. The app works through your Google profile.
4. Install Lookout antivirus or similar. Interesting in that there is a function of automatically saving information about the location of the smartphone when the battery is low. The data is sent to the specified mail.
5. Use a paid antivirus on an ongoing basis. A good solution is Kaspersky Internet Security. The "Anti-theft" function allows you to remotely turn on the siren, take a photo from the front camera, block access to the device or delete all personal data.
6. SIM Change Alarm. When you change the SIM card and turn on the device, the application will send two SMS to the specified number with information: IMEI of your smartphone and the number of the new SIM card, GPS coordinates of the device.
7. Synchronize data that is important to you or.

I repeat, manufacturers also offer smartphone search services. Take Samsung for example. The findmymobile.samsung.com service can monitor when the smartphone is turned on, determine geolocation when it is turned off, indicate the number of a new SIM card, block the device, and much more.

Advice! The article: "" analyzed trust programs that will help to find a smartphone with complex capabilities, even with GPS turned off.

Protection of personal information

The challenge is as follows:

• save your data in order to get access to them in the future;
• restrict access to personal information to an intruder.

To fulfill the first rule, you need to make backup copies (synchronize) the data that is important to you. For instance:

1. Photos can be synced to Google Photos.
2. You can store notes or important data in.
3. Duplicate books, videos, music to cloud storage (Google Drive, Yandex.Disk, Mega, etc.).
4. Passwords can be stored in "passwords and forms" of browsers or use analogs (for example).

Restricting access to your data is easy. Use a password (pin code) on an ongoing basis, and if your device is stolen, use one of the services to delete all personal data remotely.

Hello dear readers! A mobile phone is an irreplaceable part of every person, therefore, the relevance of today's article is unconditional.

Unfortunately, very often there are situations when your phone is lost or stolen. Naturally, a person will go to write a statement to the police, but everyone understands that the percentage of finding is minimal.

In the world of modern technology, not every mobile phone owner knows that there are more effective ways to find a loss than contacting the police. Today I want to tell you how to find your phone through google.

It should be said right away that such a possibility exists only when the phone is developed on an android, where there is remote access.

How do I find my phone?

In order to find the phone and determine its location, additional complex settings are not required. But there is one condition that must be met without fail - you must have it. This means that a brand new, just purchased phone, in which no personal data is entered, cannot be found in this way.

Almost all manufacturers install "Remote Control" during production

Due to the fact that Google is serious about protecting users' personal data, you yourself must activate "Remote Control" on your smartphone and set the necessary permissions. To do this, go to the security settings of your device, select the "Administrators" item, mark the "Remote control" item.

Also sometimes you need to go to "my location" and allow google to track the coordinates.

How to search?

If it so happened that your device was stolen, then you need to use the Android Device Manager service. Naturally, if the phone is turned off or all settings have been reset, the program's capabilities are limited. However, there is no need to give up, but try to find the phone by any means. And even more so, who said the kidnappers would be experienced android users?

At the beginning of the search, you need to go to "Android Remote Control" or just follow the link. If you have activated several devices, then select the lost phone from the proposed list, and then click on "Determine the location of the device".

A little waiting and the map will show you a marker, as well as the time when the device was last connected to the network (information will be located in the panel on the left). It is possible to accurately track the location when the GPS system is activated. Otherwise, deviations are allowed.

If you lost your phone at home ...

No matter how ridiculous it may sound, each of us can lose a device on our own square meters. In this case, with the help of the same technology and the dialing function, it is really possible to "call yourself".

Within five minutes, the smartphone will make maximum sounds. And it does not depend on the regime in which he is. That is, even in silent mode, it will sound loud.

Send a message to your lost phone ...

The following situation is also possible: you lost your phone, and the person who found it wants to return it to its owner (yes, there are honest people among us). In this case, you can help him.

There is a real opportunity to send a message that will be displayed on the screen of the lost phone. To do this, you need the same interface and the "Block" button.
A window will appear where you can:

1. enter a password that will help block the gadget,
2. write the text of the message and the phone number that will be read by the person who found your mobile phone.

Having done such actions, you will inform where you can call for a return and eliminate the opportunity to "dig deeper" in your personal data.

Maintain confidentiality

But if there is no way to return the device, there is nothing left to do but protect yourself from the leakage of your personal data. You will need the already familiar interface and the "Clear" button. When you press it and confirm your choice, everything will be deleted, only the factory settings will remain.

But in this case, you need to remember that this function will not affect the SD card. Therefore, it is not recommended to store confidential information on it.

Lost Android

Lost Android is a more powerful search program. You can download it through the play market. The control panel of the program will be a web page. Registration with an account will be required, after which all functions will become available.

The application will allow:

• send a list of recent calls and messages to email,
• turn on the signal, vibration, screen,
• determine location on maps,
• block and unblock the phone via the Internet system,
• erase all personal data (this also applies to information on removable media),
• receive a message about the status of the phone (charge, card number, etc.).

Even if the new owner changes the SIM card, this will not prevent you from managing the gadget. You will receive a notification about the change of the card, and you will be able to manage the device. And these are just the main features of the application from many existing ones.

Thus, if you lose your smartphone, you need to start searching for it as soon as possible using special programs. This will really increase the chances of it being returned to its rightful owner.

I think that this information was useful to you more than ever, share it with your friends in social media. networks. I think they will appreciate your noble deed - to secure their favorite gadgets. Don't forget to subscribe to blog updates, see you soon!

Sincerely! Abdullin Ruslan

It is difficult at the present time to do without a smartphone, so everyone is trying to get a modern gadget. The latest iPhone, Samsung models cost a lot of money, so if they are lost or stolen, the owner conducts a thorough search. Is it possible to find a switched off phone or is it worth immediately forgetting about an expensive purchase?

Is it possible to track the phone if it is turned off

This situation can arise in two cases: the smartphone was stolen and turned off, or the battery ran out while you were looking for it. In such situations, the question arises: is it possible to find the phone if it is turned off? Search in each case is worth it in different ways, for example, if you are sure that the device was not stolen and it is located somewhere within the apartment, do the following:

1. Follow the last route in the apartment, see if you left the device in the bathroom, in the kitchen near the microwave or on top of the refrigerator (and sometimes inside it).
2. If you do not live alone (significant other, children), ask them. It is possible that someone took to use (play) your device.
3. If there is an alarm in the device, it will play even if the gadget is turned off. You just need to wait for the set time.

When the device is stolen or lost on the street, you must first follow the path of your last journey, look on the ground, but the off state often indicates that the cell has already been found. There are several ways to find your phone if it is turned off:

• search through a special program for Android;
• an appeal to the operator with a request to search for a SIM card;
• write a statement to the police so that they perform a search on the IMEI of the smartphone.

How to find a phone by IMEI

One of the search options for a turned off device is to search for a phone by its name. This is a special digital code that is located under the battery (usually) of the gadget. But how to do this if there is no device? You can rewrite the code in advance and store it at home, or find the box from your smartphone. Each package must contain a serial production code and have a device, it consists of 15 digits. Instructions on how to find a disconnected phone:

1. Rewriting IMEI.
2. You go with a passport, a contract for a SIM card to the nearest police station.
3. Write a statement that the cell is missing, and law enforcement officers will make a request to the operator of the company, who can search for your cell by this number (IMEI).
4. If the mobile was found in the applicant's apartment, a substantial fine could be incurred, because the mobile could have been found on their own.
5. Keep in mind that there are a lot of reports of theft and services do not often prioritize such cases.

How to find a phone using a SIM card

Another possible way to track a switched off phone if you have lost your device is to contact the operator directly. All modern companies (Megafon, MTS, Beeline) have the ability to send a signal to a SIM card even when the device is turned off. For this, a GPS system is used, which works through a satellite system. A signal that was sent from several points will be received by the card, which will have time to record the nearest communication towers. This will help to calculate the location of the mobile and show it on the map. To find a phone number using a SIM card, you need the following:

1. Contact the company's office with a request to find the device.
2. Call the number of the mobile that you lost, provide its IMEI, the number of the contract for the SIM card.
3. Wait for the operator's response.

How to find your Android phone

If you have lost your device while it is on, then the Android operating system has a convenient tool for finding your cell phone. To do this, you need a Google account, a computer and Internet access. Find Android will help a special utility - Android Device Manager. It is completely free and can be installed on any version of the operating system. You need to install the program in advance, link your mobile number and model to your account. You can download the utility from the official Google Play store.

The registration process is extremely simple and intuitive, just follow the instructions shown by the program installer. After that, you will be able to perform several actions on your smartphone directly from your computer:

1. Call. The device will start emitting a loud signal, which can only be turned off by you from the computer or by removing the battery.
2. Block. You are installing an additional code on the device.
3. Erase. You can completely destroy all data from your mobile remotely (it cannot be recovered).

The only moment in this method is that the device must be turned on, the Internet and GPS must be activated. This program is also able to display the location of your device. This case is more suitable when you have lost your cell phone. When stolen, attackers often take out a card, turn off the Internet, GPS and the smartphone itself. In this case, this program will turn out to be completely useless and you should use the above methods of searching when your mobile is turned off.

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