In order to keep your information safe, of course, you set up a specific screen lock. Or if you haven’t, you should definitely do it as soon as possible. But it won’t stop a thief from breaking into your phone and accessing your information. Therefore, you need to find it as fast as possible. Let’s go with a less scary scenario where you misplaced your phone. You are sure it’s somewhere around, but you just can’t find it. It might be stuck between seats in the car or behind a couch. How to narrow down the searching area? In this guide, I will explain to you how to find your Android or iPhone in case you’ve misplaced or lost it. Also, I would like to give you several handy tips to erase your phone and lock it, so your information will remain private in case of theft.
Where is my Android?
A question you would definitely ask if you cannot find your phone in your pocket, bag, or anywhere you usually leave it – where is my Android? In case you are using an Android device, and you cannot find it, or it got stolen, here is the way for you to track it down. First of all, you need a tool called Find My Device. You can download the app directly from Google Play Store or use it as a web-based tool. https://www.google.com/android/find https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.adm&hl=en_GB If you are using the app on someone else’s phone, you need to log in as a guest and input your Google account username and password. Only then will you be able to see a map that shows where your phone is. In case you just misplaced the device, you can switch on the option to “Ring.” Even if your sound is muted, the device will start ringing, and you will be able to follow the sound. On the other hand, if your device was stolen, you will see options to lock the screen and put a code only you know and erase all the data. It’ll help you keep your information safe. If you are using a web version of Find My Device, you will log in to your Google account. Afterward, the procedure is the same, and you can make your phone ring, lock it, or erase the data. Note: This option will work only if your device is switched on and connected to WiFi or mobile data. What happens if your device is off or not connected to the Internet? You can try with Google Maps Timeline. Since Google Maps are tracking down every location you’ve ever visited, you might be able to search where your device was last seen. Based on this, you can start your search. Note: This option will work only if your location history is enabled.
Where is my iPhone?
If you have an iPhone, and you lost or misplaced it, you need a Find My iPhone tool. As you can imagine, it can help you answer the question – where is my iPhone. Again, you can use the Find My iPhone app on any other Apple device or someone else’s phone. You can download the app for free from Apple Store. The second option is to try to find your iPhone using a web browser and iCloud. If you are using someone else’s phone and the Find My iPhone app, you will enter your Apple ID and password to search for your device. In case you are using an iCloud, you will see an option “All Devices.” Choose the missing device and search for it. You will see a map with your device’s location. Again, similar to an Android, you will have an option to make your device ring, erase it, and lock it. Note: In order to be able to use the Find My iPhone tool, you need to enable it in your phone before it’s missing. Also, you need to enable location history. In order to activate location services, follow these steps. That’s it, you are all set! If you need further assistance, you can check Apple’s support website. https://support.apple.com/find-my In case you lost or misplaced your device, you can try to use the tools mentioned above. Make sure to contact law enforcement if you find your device in an unknown location! If you have any other ideas on how to find your lost Android or iPhone, please leave a comment in the section below!
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