Find your android phone. How to find a phone by GPS through a computer? How to track the location of an Android phone via google? We use additional software

Today the mobile phone serves not only as a means of communication. For most owners, this is a notebook, personal diary, music player and photo album.

Thus, the loss of a mobile device can cause enormous damage to its owner. In addition, modern mobile devices make it possible to manage banking operations, which would be a gold mine for an attacker. Therefore, you first need to make sure that you have not left your phone at home or at work - perhaps the most common cases!

But, if you are sure that you dropped your phone somewhere on the street, in the subway or bus, then you should try to call the number of the SIM card installed on the device. If you think that the phone was stolen, then it is important to immediately contact the nearest office of the mobile operator to block the SIM card, as the consequences can be very dire.

However, locking a SIM card will not help you protect confidential data (photos and videos, bank cards, private messages, etc.), and the sooner you start searching for a device, the more chances you have to keep this data intact. We will tell you about this in this article!

What is IMEI?

Every GSM phone, whether cheap or expensive, has its own international equipment identification number, known as the IMEI.

In simple and popular language, IMEI is a serial number of a mobile device, consisting of 15 or 16 digits and used to identify devices registered on the network.

Thus, each mobile device is assigned a unique IMEI number. In some cases, IMEI can be used to locate and track a lost mobile phone. But, not all models support this feature.

How to find out the IMEI of an Android phone?

In fact, there are many ways to find out the IMEI of a mobile phone. Below we list the easiest and most versatile ways to determine the IMEI:

• By dialing a special code - *#06#

• Using the settings in the menu "About device"

• Inscription with information about the device under the battery (not suitable for devices with a non-removable battery)

How do I find out the IMEI of an iOS phone?

• Enter the combination *#06# , and then make a call. In the pop-up menu, you will see a set of numbers - this is the IMEI.

• The IMEI number is also indicated on the back of the Apple iPhone box.

How to find a phone by IMEI?

Before starting the description of detailed instructions and tips, it is important to note that searching for a phone by satellite is only possible if the mobile data transfer or GPS navigation functions are active. In other words, without this, your phone simply cannot be identified in the operator's network. Nevertheless, even if an intruder, thief or lucky person who found your phone, removed the SIM card, then there are chances to track the location of the device.

But, there is one catch. Mobile operators are not allowed (by law) to divulge confidential information about the location of the device, even if you provide strong evidence. Thus, you will need to draw up an application form to the law enforcement agencies about the loss or theft of a mobile phone. After that, at the request of law enforcement agencies from the operator, a request will be sent to identify the mobile device in the network, and a GPS navigation search will be performed.

As you understand from the above, the process of contacting law enforcement agencies, drawing up an application form, and only then requesting a search for your device takes at least three days. In this regard, it is much more effective to start searching for a mobile device by IMEI on your own.

Is it possible to find a phone by IMEI on my own through a computer / laptop?

Initially, it is important to note the fact that you will not be able to find the phone by IMEI on your own. This happens for a number of reasons:

• Access to databases, identification of mobile devices by IMEI and determination of the location of the SIM card, has only a cellular operator.
• An experienced attacker or thief who finds your phone can easily change the IMEI identification number.
• Many services offer services for finding mobile devices by IMEI - this is a scam, do not fall for such tricks and offers.

However, you should not get depressed and disappointed, as below we will tell you how to find an Android or iOS phone using other methods.

How to find Android phone, iPhone by IMEI numbers database?

According to numerous reviews, the site has helped many owners get their lost mobile devices back. Undoubtedly, in most cases, they were returned for a fee, but how else? Try it, the service is great!

• After you suspect a loss, immediately refer to the site , to add device IMEI to lost / stolen list.
• Select the brand of the phone, enter the serial number (IMEI), go through the authorization "I am not a robot" and then click on the button Add to Lost or Stolen List.

• Now fill in all registration fields. Be sure to enter the correct email address, as you will need to verify your email address to create a mobile phone return request for a reward.

• Scrolling down below, you will need to check the box " I agree". Then click on the button " Register».

How do I find my iPhone using Find My iPhone?

If the function “ Find My iPhone» (« Find iPhone»), Then the chances of finding and returning the device are much greater. Always remember that when purchasing an iPhone, it is imperative that you activate the “ Find iPhone».

However, the function " Find iPhone»Works only on iOS 4.2.1 and higher.

How do I turn on Find My iPhone?

Have a new iPhone and want to be as safe as possible? Great, then you need to enable the function Find iPhone... Here are the instructions:

• Go to the settings menu and select the section " iCloud».

• Now to the right of the inscription “ Find iPhone»Move the toggle switch to the right.

• In the pop-up window " Find iPhone", Click on the button" OK».

• Now go back to the settings menu and then follow the path " Privacy» - « Geolocation services» - « Find iPhone».

• Activate the toggle switch of the " Find iPhone».

Please note that the function " Find iPhone»Works only when the Internet is on. Otherwise, you will not be able to find the device on the map.

How do I use Find My iPhone?

Lost your iPhone? Do not worry, if the "Find iPhone" function was activated on the device, then you can quickly find your mobile phone on the map using the instructions below:

• Go to. Log in using your profile with your Apple ID and password.

• From the iCloud menu, select an app Find iPhone.

• Log in to the application Find iPhone, specifying the password for your iCloud account.

• The display of your iPhone's location on the map will appear as a green dot.

• After you click on the green dot, a pop-up window will appear in which you can select three functions.

• If you choose the mode "Play Sound" then your device will emit alarm sounds and an alert window will appear on the screen.

• When choosing "Lost Mode" you will need to provide a four-digit code. By entering the code, you will lock your iPhone and there is nothing an attacker can do about it.

• In the next window, enter the phone number that will be displayed on the iPhone screen. In many cases, the attackers themselves call and offer to return the device for a reward.

• In the third step of the process "Lost Mode" you will need to write a short SMS message that will be displayed on the screen of the lost iPhone.

• Function setting Lost Mode finished, it remains to activate. As soon as the function is enabled, you will see an orange text in the upper left corner of the window.

• As a result, a text with the specified SMS message will appear on the screen.

• After the iPhone has been found, turn off the function Lost Mode. To do this, click on the function "Lost Mode" and click on the button Exit Lost Mode.

How to find an iPhone if it is turned off or discharged?

Unfortunately, if at the time of loss your iPhone was turned off or discharged, then track by satellite using the function Find iPhone - will not work. Thus, you can only hope that your iPhone will be miraculously returned. Of course, you can try to write a statement to law enforcement agencies, but, as statistics show, there is very little sense in this.

However, you have the opportunity to try your luck. Thanks to the option "Last Geolocation" running on iOS 8 and above, the owner can track the last point of the location of the lost device. But, this option must also be configured, go to the settings menu, click on the section ICloud and activate the option "Last geolocation".

How to find an Android phone through a google account?

Modern smartphones manufactured by Samsung, LG, HTC, Huawei, Lenovo run on the Android operating system. Thus, each phone is tied to an email based on @ gmail.com, as a result, the owners have the opportunity to track the lost device through their google account.

Below we will provide detailed instructions on how to track a lost phone through a Google account from a computer, even if it is turned off:

• Go to, and then log in to your profile.

• After successful authorization, your device will be displayed on the map if mobile data and GPS navigation are enabled on your mobile phone. When selecting the function "Call" the lost device will receive a call that will last for 5 minutes. By selecting the function "Configure blocking and deletion of data", the data will be completely erased from the memory of the lost device.

Video: How To Find A Lost Or Stolen Phone | Tips for Android, Windows, or iOS devices

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.

Today we will consider a rather popular question, lost an android phone, how to find it via the Internet, if it is turned off, via a computer, by imei. There are several ways to find a lost phone, and each is good in its own way.

Each smartphone runs on some kind of operating system, for example, ios, android, windows phone and others. Each OS has its own security system. For example, a lost phone on OS ios can be found using a special program provided by the manufacturer. The program can track and find the phone. But what about the users of other devices. which operating system is Android on? Let's take a look at several ways to get the lost one back.

There are situations when the phone fell out of a pocket, bag, in general, lost or stolen. And it needs to be returned. First of all, you will want to write a statement to the police, but as practice shows and the appeals of other people with the same problem, there is no smell of success there. It remains to rely only on those who will find and return the phone to the owner, unfortunately there are few of them, or to look for the phone on their own.

So let's get down to finding a phone, because every minute is important to us. In order to determine the location of the phone, there is nothing difficult. To start the search, we need a google account, and if a google account is not added to the phone, then this method is not suitable. But usually everyone has it, otherwise you would not be able to use services from Google.

Also in the settings, in the Location section, you need to check the boxes as in the screenshot.

As you can see in this method, everything is simple. Google provides a search function for your smartphone.

How to search through a computer

The Android Device Manager service is designed specifically for finding a lost phone, but if the settings on the phone are reset or turned off, then there is no sense in it. But not every thief knows how to do this, so it's worth trying this method.

What we need to do to find the device:

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).

As you have already noticed, you can remotely call the phone, block or clear the device from all data, if you do not want someone to see them.

How to find a phone at home using a computer

If something happened that you somehow managed to lose your phone at home, then you can call it from a computer using the Google service

Within a few minutes, the phone will ring at full volume, no matter what mode you have enabled.

Sending a message to a lost or stolen phone

If the phone is lost, and the person who found it wants to return it, although in our time there are few of them, there are still such people. You can display text on the phone screen that will help the finder to contact the owner of the gadget.

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 the 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.

Using programs

In addition to finding a phone using google services, you can find a phone using programs. The Lost Android program has proven itself well. You can install it from Google Play. But after installation, the application will be named Personal Notes. so that it is not conspicuous and the attackers do not suspect anything.

After starting the program, we give it administrator rights, for this we click on the button as in the screenshot

These two methods I suggested, through Google and the program, help 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 and sim card

And here I want to upset you, there is no way to track the phone by number or by imei. By imei, only organs can track the device, and even then not all.

Protection with avast! Anti-Theft for android

You can customize your phone just in case.

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.

If more than one method did not give results or you do not remember the login, password from the Google account that was added on the phone, then there is the last method.

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.

Every smartphone, be it on Android or iOS, has in the settings option to record location histories which most users don't even know about. If you regularly check your partner's phone for suspicious correspondence, calls, and there is "clean" - all correspondence is deleted, or you simply did not find what you need, you can use this opportunity. In suspicious cases, when you do not know where your soul mate is actually located, or you do not believe the version sounded to you, you can easily find out where your passion really was - with your mother or in an unknown residential building in Vostochny Biryulyovo, at work until late or in a sauna in Lyubertsy. There are some subtleties you need to grasp before you can access the location history record of the owner of a mobile phone:

Many people on a computer use the Google Chrome browser, in which they enter their login password to synchronize between the phone and the computer. It is very comfortable. Often this Google account has an auto login or a password is saved, you do not need to enter it, you can immediately start tracking (see the links at the bottom of the article)
- many people use this Google mail as personal mail.
- if the options above are not suitable, you need to find out the name of this google account (you can look it up in many ways, for example, by logging into the Gmail application from your phone, you are interested in the mailbox address), go to gmail.com from your computer and request a password recovery upon entering account, for this click the link "Need help?"

Select the option "Don't know"

Click "Send Alert"

After the message arrives, change the password, delete the SMS, delete the password change letter on this mailbox.

Congratulations, now you know and login and password from the account linked to the smartphone of the potential cheater (s)! Of course, all these actions must be done imperceptibly from the owner of the phone: when he (she) is asleep, in another room, etc., the main thing is that you have access to the phone itself, the SMS came silently, and immediately was you erased.

There are also more complicated cases when the phone has a password. In this case, too, do not despair. You can safely declare that you want to check the phone in order to be calm for your "horns", you can wait a moment and take the phone under the guise of "set something up", install a new toy, clear the phone memory, etc., and ask to unlock telephone. The main thing is to come up with a reason that will give you at least a few minutes to have time to enable the options for recording location history and wait for an SMS from google. If these methods are also difficult for you, try to secretly peep the password on your phone. It is not so difficult.

After all these "dancing with a tambourine", you have finally come to your cherished goal - all movements of the object for each day are drawn directly on the map! To see this very map, log in with the login and password you obtained on google.com and follow the link below. The goal is achieved!

This instruction is suitable specifically for Android devices, however, for the iPhone, the procedure is exactly the same: go to settings, turn on location recording, turn on GPS, mobile Internet, the only difference is that you need to get access not to Google, but to Apple ID, by going into which you will also be able to observe the map of movements. I can't write detailed instructions for iPhones, because I don’t have such experience yet, I use Android.

So, in view of the fact that your object can turn off the GPS function in order to save battery power, this method of tracking may be ineffective, although it will provide at least some data, it may be the most important. In cases where this method did not help you in any way, I recommend resorting to a much simpler method -

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