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By Tom Bedford
published 25 February 2021
Find a lost phone and even give it a call
Image credit: Google
You can find your Android phone or tablet remotely, so if you don't know where the thing is, you can easily track it to retrieve it.
The first thing you'll want to do is head over to Find My Device, Google's tracker website – either search it in Google, or simply click the link above to get there.
Next, you'll need to sign into your Google account using your email and password. This shouldn't be too hard, as long as you remember them.
Next, you'll be presented with the site. On the left at the top is a list of the devices you're signed in to – you'll probably only have one or two of these, so it's likely the right device will already be selected. If not, click on it here.
Below is a list of options for the phone, but you can ignore these for now if you're just trying to track a phone.
The majority of the page is taken up by a big map, with a pin on it – hopefully pointing straight where your device is.
If Find My Device can't locate your phone, you can try again by clicking the round arrow by the image of your phone, which will tell the tracker to try again. Hopefully this time, it'll find your device.
If you've found your phone and you can easily retrieve it great, crisis averted!
But you might need go to certain lengths to find your handset. The first option is Play Sound, which will make your device play a shrill sound for up to 5 minutes. If someone's near your phone, this will alert them to the fact you're looking for it, so hopefully they can help you out.
To aid the communication is 'Secure Device'. This lets you lock your handset and sign out of your Google Account. You can also leave a message to someone who finds the phone, including leaving a phone number to a friend or relative so the rescuer can contact you.
Sometimes you might need to take the nuclear option though, if you have an inkling you won't get your phone back. Erase Device totally wipes everything from your handset, including logging out of your Google account, so if you click this there's no going back – it's an irreversible option. Only do this if you know there's no hope of getting your phone back.
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Jun 17, 2020 · If you can't find your Android smartphone, either because you misplaced it or because it was stolen, Find My Device can help. You can check the last time your Android device was online, see its exact geographical location, make it ring, lock it, and erase it remotely.
Step 1: Check that you’re signed in to a Google Account. On your device, open Settings Google . Your account name and email address should be here. Verify your email address. Tip: If...
