Google search phone service. How to Find a Lost Android Phone

Quite often, users have situations when they urgently need to find a device. For example, you lost your own smartphone, or you are worried about the child, so you want to know where he is. And almost all devices have such a useful function., that's just how to track the location of an Android phone?

Why might you need

This is individual for each person. The most common reason is the loss or theft of a mobile device., especially if important data is stored on the phone. And with the help of special services for tracking you can not only determine the location, but also remotely clear all the materials.

Another situation is tracking the phone of another person, knowing his password and login. Please note that in most cases this is an illegal procedure!

But with this method you can figure out the attacker, find the missing loved one and even save the child.

Effective methods to track the location of an Android phone

Now let's get down to the most important thing. There are many ways, but most will require a Google account and installation of special services.

And, of course, can't do without. Fortunately, now almost all smartphones are equipped with this sensor. Mobile network and Wi-Fi tracking is also possible. About everything in order.

Method 1: Through Google Maps

A simple and convenient option that requires, so that you have the phone number of the person you want to follow. For example, a child's cell phone. Don't be intimidated by the unfamiliar app name, in fact, this is the usual Google Maps program, installed on almost every user.

Now open settings tab located on the left and click on "Transfer of geodata". A window appears prompting you to share your location with your friends. You can specify a specific tracking time or enable a constant one.

After you have made this small adjustment, click on "More" and choose from which services they can follow you. These are contacts, and Bluetooth connection, and social networks. Now a message with a tracking link will be sent to the chat of your choice. The user will receive it, navigate to and have access to your location data. After the specified time has elapsed, the link will become inactive.

As we see, this method light and convenient, but secretly it will not be possible to carry it out. Does this option not suit you? Read on then.

Method 2: Through the location history "Timeline"

Not a bad way if you want to keep track of your own movement. Again, the whole procedure is carried out using account Google. We open application "Maps", call up the menu again, located on the left side of the screen. click "Chronology".

Go to the "Chronology" section

A new window appears stating that the timeline is created based on the places you visit. This is a kind of "file" that saves your routes. What does it give? First of all, the possibility of advanced search and automatic path selection. If everything suits you, click "To begin".

We agree with the creation of the "Chronology"

Now there is a small menu at the bottom , where your current location begins to be determined. If it is correct, click "Here now". All subsequent locations will be saved automatically.

Determine current location

Method 3: Through Android Remote Control

Do not forget about a special application called which was developed and released by Google. This utility specially designed to find a lost device. Using it, you can delete all materials from the device, enable search by sound signal and see the phone on the map.

You can download the program without problems and install it in the standard way.

At the bottom of the screen is the name of the mobile device and useful functions. "call"- a sound signal, thanks to which you can find a smartphone in the room.

“Set up blocking and deleting data” - clears information from the gadget or blocks it if it falls into the hands of intruders.

We find the device on the map and use useful functions

Note! Tracking takes place throughGPS, so if you disable your navigation system, you won't get accurate data about your mobile device.

Method 4: through special applications

If none of the above options suits you, you can resort to the help of programs made specifically to determine the location of the device. In fact, such utilities are far from uncommon, there are many of them, but we will discuss the most convenient and functional ones.

Lookout Security & Antivirus

A good program that perfectly fulfills its main options: tracking and remote control of android device. That's just just such a utility can no longer be found on Google Play. Use another trusted source, but be careful with .

To get started, you need to register with your personal account , indicating email, password, phone number, etc. Next, you can find out where in this moment there is a smartphone.

If necessary, activate a sound signal that helps you find the device in the room. Please note that the melody will play even in silent mode. A complete data cleansing from the phone is also available. If the machine is turned off or the program is uninstalled, the user the last received coordinates are shown.

Another useful tool with a non-standard name. We install the program on the phone of the person we are going to follow, go through registration and indicate our smartphone. There will be notifications about the location of the user.

Also in the utility there are automatic emergency messages: "On the line", "SOS", "Free". These phrases will be very useful in many situations.

A similar application that can be downloaded easily from google play. Able to track specific users on the map, shows satellite and street, more accurate navigator. Of course, it is possible to monitor your own movement around the city.

Exclusive Feature: built-in chat, with which you can communicate with tracked people without resorting to separate messengers.

Looking for Android by phone number

Sometimes it may be necessary to track a particular number. This is a more specialized operation, for which some applications or services of mobile operators are suitable.

Explicitly: using the program Where's my droid

Excellent utility, the best of its kind. It is freely available in the Google Store. The basic, initial version is completely free, but its functionality is a little narrower and limited:

• Search for a smartphone by the included GPS;
• Notification if the user has changed their phone number;
• Phone search by vibration;
• Alert if the followed user has a low battery.

Extended modification contains many more useful options, but you will have to pay for it. To get started, we strongly recommend trying the demo version! And now let's get acquainted with the features of the premium program:

• An internal camera module that allows you to take a picture remotely. So you can, for example, recognize the face of a robber or a swindler.
• Possibility of "eternal" program. Pretty specific name. indicating that a person will not be able to remove the utility from their smartphone and stop tracking it.
• Clearing all materials from the device, from internal memory to external storage.

But it is not the only way device tracking by phone number. The next method is the services of operators. Let's discuss it.

Taino: operator service

It's quite the official version. which is a package with a service that must be activated for an additional fee. For example, Vodafone has a great root option.

If I track the location of the subscriber through a special service, will he know about it?

No, this is a covert operation. In most cases, subscribers do not receive any notifications.

I don't have the Transfer Location feature in Maps. What to do?

Please update this application. Also, the option can be hidden behind other names like Google Maps, Geolocation, Tracking, Friends.

As we see, tracking an Android smartphone on a map is quite simple, there are a huge number of different ways . Look for the most suitable for you - and keep in touch with loved ones anywhere, never lose your device and always find scammers. Good luck!

The loss or theft of a mobile phone can not only greatly upset the owner, but also cause serious problems. Often, a smartphone stores confidential information, access codes to electronic wallets, and personal photos. This data can be used by attackers. Modern technologies allow you to return your gadget and protect personal information. To do this, you need to know how to find a phone through a Google account from a computer.

A quick way to find your phone

How to find a phone through Google

You can find a mobile phone using Android Remote Control, which indicates its approximate location on the map. When the satellite determines where the search object is, the smartphone will receive an alert.

To use this feature, you need to register your smartphone to your Google account and open access to geodata. "Android Remote Control" will help only if the mobile phone is turned on, and is also in the range of Wi-Fi and mobile network. In addition, you need to activate this service in the Android security settings. To do this, select "device administrators" and start remote management.

Searches need to start as early as possible, then it is more likely to return the smartphone until the battery is dead or the attackers have left your account.

To do this, follow the step by step guide:

• On a computer, enter the link google.com/android/devicemanager in the address bar of your browser
• Sign in to the Google account that your gadget is authorized to use.

Google account login

• Click the arrow next to the device name and select the one you need.
• After a few seconds, the location of the search object will be indicated on the map.

A window immediately opens with the functions “Ring”, “Block” and “Clear”.

It is very convenient to use the "Call" function when the smartphone is nearby. By the sound signal, it will be easy to detect. The call lasts 5 minutes even when the silent mode is on.

If the device is stolen so that it cannot be returned, then enable blocking or erasing all data.

You should be aware that the Android Remote Control feature does not save the location of the gadget. The system asks the satellite for its approximate coordinates when logging into the account, and after logging out of it, these geodata are deleted.

How to find a phone by GPS using a computer

Monitoring mobile networks allows you to determine the current location of a mobile communication device by detecting the interaction of a GPS signal with the subsequent assessment of the speed of the response signal of the nearest cell towers.

To find a phone by number via satellite for free from a computer, it must have a built-in or connected GPS communicator. It is important that in android settings GPS has been activated. To enable it, you need to go to the "Location" tab.

It is recommended to use proven services for searching. The site maps-info.ru allows you to connect to satellite monitoring. To get acquainted with the service, you can (free of charge for a limited number of times) determine the location of your smartphone using GPS. There is also a free and proven GPS GLONASS MONITORING service.

To use this service, you need:

1. Connect to satellite monitoring in the "Free monitoring" section.
2. Register on the site, fill out the request form, providing the necessary information.
3. After authorization, a field for entering the number of the lost mobile phone will appear. The system will immediately start monitoring and information about the location of the device will appear on the screen.

How to locate phone by IMEI

IMEI - international mobile equipment identifier, or individual phone serial number, consisting of 15 digits. IMEI can be found on the packing box, on the body of the device under the battery, or when entering the *#06# combination on the phone.

It is useless to try to solve the problem in this way on your own, since it is impossible to find a lost Android phone by IMEI through a computer even for money. By law, operators mobile communications cannot provide device location information. Searching for a mobile phone from a satellite using IMEI is only allowed to law enforcement. So you need to file a police report. She makes her own requests. mobile operators to determine which SIM card is installed in the phone with the desired IMEI. Only then will the operator grant access to the identifier database to authorized persons.

Knowing how to find a lost Android phone via computer, GPS, or Google account can come in handy if it's stolen or lost. But even if the search was not successful, you can remotely lock the device and protect personal data.

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Track and find lost or stolen Android device apps and services.

Today, mobile devices are an integral part of the life of any modern man any age. We are able to actively use social networks, surf the web, play games, chat with tons of Android apps and services. Some of us use these devices for business purposes (a Google account and apps/services from Google will make this a much more enjoyable experience). Smartphones and tablets make our lives easier. But just imagine that one day you can suddenly lose it. Hopefully you have a pin or pattern on your android phone or tablet, which means you're practically safe from a data breach and all you have to do is figure out how to get your lost or stolen android back. We are happy to tell you more about the options available through our service.

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Find My Device

Signing into your Google account is the obvious way to find your lost Android device, but what if you don't remember your email and password, don't share your account with any other address, and don't have any additional password recovery options. This is the time to carefully read the information on our website.

Location History

You can disable location services on your phone for better battery performance, or for privacy reasons. In this case, you will not be able to find your phone using google maps Location history (timeline) or other tracking features. You never know when bad things might happen.

Active Connection

If your tablet is turned off or in airplane mode, you can find your lost or stolen device because all tracking features depend on an active internet connection. With our service you will see the location of your phone or tablet.

SIM cards on the device

In case your phone has been stolen, the thief will turn off your phone immediately to avoid location tracking. Next step: the criminals remove the SIM card. Once the SIM is removed, you cannot find your stolen phone. Time is a very valuable resource - use PLNET to find your lost android device as soon as possible.

• When can I start looking for my device?- It is highly recommended to start searching for your lost android device as soon as you find it is missing. We do not advise you to wait for a miracle that you suddenly find your phone around the corner.
• What phone models are supported?- We support any Android phone or tablet without restrictions on manufacturer, model or specifications.
• What countries are supported by the PL service?- You can find your Android without Device Manager in any country - we work worldwide and only need the phone number of the device in a valid international format.

Do you have any questions? We will be happy to answer them: If you want to leave a comment or make any suggestion, you can do it in the section

Hello, dear owners of modern gadgets.)) Today we digress a little from the topic of site building. I will tell you how I almost "sowed" my smartphone and how to find a phone through a Google account, as well as how to protect all my data on a mobile phone and how to recover lost phone number records and much more. Read carefully, this article will be useful to everyone who is unlucky, like me. (((

Fortunately, or to my regret, my smartphone served me faithfully for 4 years. Probably it was necessary to change it a long time ago, well, what would be happiness, but misfortune helped.

It was a pity not how much the device itself, how much the data that was on it, and this is the most valuable data for me: access to WM and Qiwi electronic wallets, access to sites and my blog, I'm not talking about a bunch of photos and home videos ... ((( This is where I got scared.

But looking ahead, I’ll say that I later found the device in the yard in the March snow, it didn’t even turn off - this made my search easier. But first things first)))

Now let me tell you a little history...

Smartphones accompany us everywhere. They are with us at home, we take them to work, but sometimes it happens that you put it down, or left it in a place like me that we cannot remember. What then? How to find the phone and is it possible? Fortunately, every mobile platform: Android, IOS or Windows phone has features that allow you to track the location of gadgets.

Have you lost your phone? Now you can easily locate it

A service from Google has become available - to find your smartphone through an account, and which should become an antidote to "sclerosis".)) Unfortunately, it is not perfect, and most likely will not help people who have been robbed by thieves.

How to track hardware with android?

A mechanism for tracking lost smartphones or tablets running on Android has been developed Google service called Android Device Manager (Android Device Manager). Android application is a tool from Google that allows you to track or block your phone from the mobile system.

It is closely linked to your Google account, which in turn is the digital identity of the owner of an Android smartphone or tablet.

But that's not all: no included software The GPS cannot track the device. Thus, you must in the Android settings go to the location folder and start the GPS.

How to Track an Android Smartphone with an App

If your smartphone has been stolen, then run the Android application on another device with this system as soon as possible. After that, sign in with your Google account and password. The application will display all existing Android devices. Now you just need to select one of them and the manager will show you the approximate location.

Note: The application tracks the gadget using GPS only if it is turned on and connected to the network via 3G or Wi-Fi.

How to track an Android smartphone from a browser

In cases where we don't have another Android device, you don't have to worry. The tracking service also works from a web browser.
Just go to the Android management website from the link. You will be prompted to sign in to your Google account.

After you do this, the page will display a map with the location of devices with the Android operating system.
If your smartphone is nearby but you can't see it, use the "Call" command. The device will start ringing high level, and will ring for five minutes.

How to block an Android smartphone

Just because you can't find a lost or stolen phone using geolocation doesn't mean all is lost. Maybe you just forgot where you left your smartphone and it wasn't stolen.

With the help of the dispatcher Android devices you can block it from another Android device or from a computer using an Internet browser. Just select a function "Block".

You can also set a new password for your gadget, which is not limited to a four-digit PIN. In addition, you can set a message that will be displayed on the screen of a locked device. It can be your second number or the number of a friend whose courtesy you will use.

In this case, if your smartphone is in the hands of an honest person, he can call you from a locked device.

How to erase data from an Android smartphone?

If the device is not connected to the network, then the information will be erased at the time of connection.

When you have no more chances and hope that your device will be found, then, first of all, you need to protect your personal data stored on your smartphone. With Android Device Manager, you can delete all data and restore it to factory settings.
Just click on the menu item "erase" and agree with the consequences of such a step.

Unfortunately, this is a rather harsh measure. By erasing data, you will lose everything: files, applications, documents, photos, music. Although the data that was intended to create the Google account will be restored later, other data will be gone forever.

Smartphones often use maps external memory(MicroSD) where various data is stored. The function of erasing information from the phone may not work on such a card.

Alternative: lookout

Today, almost every operating system for mobile devices It has additional functions protection.

A good example is the Lookout package. In addition to built-in antivirus and phishing detection systems and malicious applications Lookout is able to track a lost or stolen phone. In order to be able to use this option, you need to have GPS and Internet on your device.

In case of loss, you must enter the Lookout page and the position of your phone or tablet should appear on the map. In this case, you can set an alarm and send a message to the lock screen.

The Lookout service will send a message to email about the location of the device. All features are free.

If you want to block or erase your phone with Lookout, you must have a premium account. As part of paid services there is also an option to take a picture of the person who is currently holding your phone. In addition, Lookout will send a message to the mail at the time when someone tries to remove the SIM card and turn on airplane mode.

Alternative: Avira Antivirus Security

Avira Antivirus Security is mainly used as an antivirus scanner. However, it does have a phone tracking feature. In order to use it, you must subscribe to the Avira service.

With this application, you can quickly track your gadget from another device or browser. Just sign in to Avira and it will show you the location of the device. With the help of the browser, you can trigger an alarm or retrieve a lost phone. Avira also has a device lock and wipe feature.

I was helped by Google and its " search system navigation", although I had a vague idea where I could have wronged him. Therefore, after checking on Google, I realized that he was somewhere nearby. Running out of the yard and coming to the place where we played with the children, I easily found my gadget. I enjoyed)).

Despite this, I bought another smartphone on Windows Phone 8.1. And I plan to tell you about the actions in case of loss of this device, in my next blog, of course, if you want it, dear readers. Write in the comments.

Bye Bye!

Sincerely, Roman Chueshov

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For all owners of modern smartphones based on operating system Android there is the possibility to find the phone from the computer. This uses the principle of geolocation via GPS, which tracks the last location of your gadget. You can find an Android device using a Google account or special programs.

Android remote control

If there have already been precedents that your mobile was stolen, or you are afraid of losing it, you should make all the necessary settings in advance so that you can track your Android phone through a computer. Application small changes in the configuration, they make it possible to find a lost cell phone on the map, turn on the search signal, block it, completely erase all data via the Internet.

All ways to find a lost Android phone through a computer are based on the presence of an enabled GPS beacon in the device or a SIM card. If it was stolen and managed to be turned off, then the probability of returning the gadget using a computer and a Google account drops sharply. The only exception is an appeal to law enforcement agencies with a statement and an IMEI code by which you can identify your mobile. If you just lost your device, then Google can help you find your lost gadget.

Find Android via Google

by the most the easy way if the gadget is lost, it will track the android phone through google. Many have an account in this system, which gives access to many other services: mail, Youtube, Google+, etc. There is a special function that searches for an Android phone if you link an account to your device. To find a lost cell phone, you need to prepare some settings in advance. Do the following:

1. Log into your Google account from your mobile.
2. Go to your smartphone settings.
3. Select "Security".
4. On some models, there will immediately be a “Google” section or a “Device Administrators” line.
5. Tap and you will see the item "Device Manager". Check the box and confirm the action.

These actions will open the ability to perform the necessary actions on the gadget through the computer. Device owners with Android version 5.0 and above, you don't need to do this because the feature is enabled by default. This is the only case when you can perform remote control even without making advanced settings. These configuration changes open up the ability to manage your lost cellular from your computer. Preparatory stage finished on this.

Android Device Manager - find my phone

This service is accessible through any browser from a computer. Provided that all the above steps are completed, you will be able to track the Android phone and perform other actions on it. If you wish, you can download the application of the same name to another gadget with Android, if there is no PC nearby. You should go to "android/devicemanager" from your Google account.

The system will automatically search for the lost device, show on the map the actual location or where in last time signal was received. The positioning accuracy is relatively high. The error is from 3 to 10 meters, which greatly helps to find a mobile if you have lost it. You can click on the "Ring" function and the cell will start playing a melody at full volume, even if the sound has been turned off. The same option is useful if the smartphone was not stolen, but it fell somewhere in the apartment.

If it was not possible to determine the location, you have the opportunity to block the device, display a message on the screen asking you to return your cell phone, or provide another number by which you can be contacted. In extreme cases, you can completely delete all data (it will not be possible to restore it after that), so that an outsider does not gain access to personal information and does not learn anything about you or your friends.

Android location via antivirus

Using Google isn't the only option for finding a lost cell phone. There is another way to find out the location of an Android phone. The popular company that produces the world-famous Kaspersky antivirus claims that any Android gadget will need mobile version this program. It has all the necessary functions, eg.