Google Find My Device: Android smartphones have become extremely common in India these days and take up a majority share. In this fast-moving world, it is easy to lost track and sometimes misplaces your smartphone accidentally. In some other cases, several users have been robbed of their smartphones due to their lack of presence in the situation.
- Either download the Find My Device application from Google Play Store or navigate to the Web App using the link below.
- After installing the application, log in and ensure that your location is turned on.
- Once the application is running you can now go ahead to locate your smartphone as long as it is connected to a Wi-Fi network or have the mobile data turned on
- As an additional step, it might be required to leave the Location Services turned on in the smartphone for better tracking.
- You can also lock the device remotely and write a message along with an alternative phone number, this allows the person to call you easily if they have found it
- You can also play a sound on the smartphone remotely, this will play a loud sound on the smartphone even if the device was in Vibrate or Silent sound profile.
- As a worst-case scenario, if you lose hope on recovering the device and if the data in the smartphone is more precious, you can choose to completely wipe the smartphone online and the smartphone will be factory reset.
- Find My Device helps you locate your lost Android and lock it until you get it back.
Important links
Download Find my Device on Google Play Store
See your phone, tablet or watch on a map. If current location isn’t available, you’ll see the last known location. Use indoor maps to help you to find your device in airports, shopping centers or other large buildings Navigate to your device with Google Maps by tapping the device location and then the Maps icon Play a sound at full volume, even if your device is on silent Erase the device or lock it with a custom message and contact number on lock screen See network and battery status.