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Best 4 Ways To Track Your Lost Phone by Techipulse(m): 10:41pm On Dec 30, 2017 |
Looking for your mobile phone can be a frustrating experience. Sometimes it’s simply tucked in some place, out of your sight. Yet it is also possible to lose your phone away from home or have it stolen from you. In any case, you can help the situation if you are well prepared for such mishaps beforehand and if you act fast enough. Here are some useful tools to help you find your lost phone; Android Device Manager (ADM) As long as your device is connected to your Google Account, you have internet access, you have location turned on and ADM is set to locate your device before it disappears, then there is still a chance that you can recover it. ADM can tell the location of your device by default unless you have disabled this in settings. To locate your lost phone with ADM simply visit android.com/find on your PC, sign into your Google account and select the particular device you are searching for if you have more than one. Google shows you the approximate location of your device and gives you the option of; Making it ring even if your device is set to silence Locking it with a PIN password or pattern even if you didn’t have one set before. You can also add a recovery message on the lock screen. For example, you can write “please call this number if you have my device” Erasing all the data on your device. If you do not have access to a PC, you can also download the “Find My Device” app from Play store on another phone. Unfortunately, if your phone is turned off, ADM can only tell you the last place your device was seen. You can also use a similar feature on Apple devices to find your iPhone. Third party Apps Other than the built-in Android device Manager, you can also install other third party phone tracking app on your device before you lose it. Like the Android Device manager, most of these third-party apps can help you locate, lock and erase data on your phone, however, they also come with some other interesting features that can make your phone search easier. Cerberus anti-theft, Family Locator and Lost Android are some popular phone tracking apps with other cool features. Google search If your device is already linked to your Google account, you can simply type “find my phone” in the Google search bar and select the first search result. Once you are signed into your account, you can locate your device and opt to either make it ring or go ahead and choose the recovery option. Of course, you will need your device to be signed into your Google account and connected to the internet to do this. However, Google also sends a notification to your phone after your device has been located. Doesn’t sound like a very good idea if your phone was stolen. IMEI number If your phone was stolen and the thief turned it off or did it a factory reset, it may be impossible to recover your phone through the previous methods already discussed. Your best shot at finding your lost phone is through its IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) number and you may need the help of your network operator and the law enforcement agencies to get this done. You can also track your IMEI number through a database of lost and stolen phone. Computer village launched a unified database for this a few months ago. You can find your IMEI number on your phone pack, behind its battery or simply dial *#06#. Original Post: https://techipulse.com/best-ways-to-track-your-lost-phone/ 12 Likes 9 Shares
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Re: Best 4 Ways To Track Your Lost Phone by TheHistorian(m): 7:03am On Dec 31, 2017 |
In Nigeria? These methods are futile. 8 Likes |
Re: Best 4 Ways To Track Your Lost Phone by Aristotle96(m): 7:04am On Dec 31, 2017 |
It's 31st December 2017... Smile for its not easy 11 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Best 4 Ways To Track Your Lost Phone by bokunrawo(m): 7:04am On Dec 31, 2017 |
Can these methods ever work in Nigeria, Nigeria thieves wey fit steal a whole house without you tracking them, nevertheless am wishing all nairaland a happy new year in advance, may you, your family, friends and foes be blessed in the year 2018, last miracle in year 2017 will also be your portion, happy new year in advance. 9 Likes 2 Shares
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Re: Best 4 Ways To Track Your Lost Phone by helphelp: 7:04am On Dec 31, 2017 |
Cool |
Re: Best 4 Ways To Track Your Lost Phone by Nobody: 7:05am On Dec 31, 2017 |
Best way is to ask your village people How do you think you're still where you are? 2 Likes
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Re: Best 4 Ways To Track Your Lost Phone by ableguy(m): 7:05am On Dec 31, 2017 |
Nice, Hearing your name being called, when no one has actually called your name, is a likely sign of a healthy mind......or your village people are testing their microphone ����� 5 Likes |
Re: Best 4 Ways To Track Your Lost Phone by jayesmalling(m): 7:07am On Dec 31, 2017 |
nice one op |
Re: Best 4 Ways To Track Your Lost Phone by Alajiki(m): 7:09am On Dec 31, 2017 |
So educative. Thanks |
Re: Best 4 Ways To Track Your Lost Phone by MightyHand(m): 7:09am On Dec 31, 2017 |
it's NOT easy lik in 9ja,, once you lost ya phone take heart. 1 Like |
Re: Best 4 Ways To Track Your Lost Phone by rawtouch: 7:10am On Dec 31, 2017 |
Re: Best 4 Ways To Track Your Lost Phone by DjAndroid: 7:12am On Dec 31, 2017 |
If dem don format the phone nko? 1 Like |
Re: Best 4 Ways To Track Your Lost Phone by supereagle(m): 7:12am On Dec 31, 2017 |
bokunrawo:You are correct. A ship that was being guarded was stolen in Nigeria in 2005. 1 Like |
Re: Best 4 Ways To Track Your Lost Phone by DrObum(m): 7:12am On Dec 31, 2017 |
sonsomegrigbo: rawtouch: asdfjklhaha:This must stop in 2017. No enter 2018 with space booking oooo! 2 Likes |
Re: Best 4 Ways To Track Your Lost Phone by Endtimesmith(m): 7:13am On Dec 31, 2017 |
I am happy here,fully delighted to end 2017 with my nairalanders team of successful group of friends,looking forward to see us all in 2018,nothing evil shall steal our happiness and joy,l love you all,Cheers! 4 Likes |
Re: Best 4 Ways To Track Your Lost Phone by Favbolu(m): 7:14am On Dec 31, 2017 |
All this Na rubbish, once your phone Don enter computer village just say bye to it. 1 Like |
Re: Best 4 Ways To Track Your Lost Phone by Bollinger(m): 7:22am On Dec 31, 2017 |
Last guy who stole my phone lived to regret it. I always have the Lookout app on any phone i use. One nice feature it has among others is the ability to take a picture of a thief's face. All you have to do to retrieve it is log in to your google account to access it. The cops just strolled to the thief's place using the location device and it was easy to identify him since they had his picture. Turned out to be a 14 year old kid. Team Android for life. 10 Likes |
Re: Best 4 Ways To Track Your Lost Phone by Homeboiy: 7:27am On Dec 31, 2017 |
I was robbed at gun point on 9th of DEC nu they took my phone I even have anti theft on it n till today I haven't received any message can someone help me on how to get my phone back 1 Like |
Re: Best 4 Ways To Track Your Lost Phone by Favbolu(m): 7:33am On Dec 31, 2017 |
Bollinger:What the name of the app? |
Re: Best 4 Ways To Track Your Lost Phone by slimthugchimee(m): 7:34am On Dec 31, 2017 |
supereagle:then the ship was hijacked, learn simple English |
Re: Best 4 Ways To Track Your Lost Phone by Bollinger(m): 7:36am On Dec 31, 2017 |
Favbolu: It's called Lookout 6 Likes |
Re: Best 4 Ways To Track Your Lost Phone by Nobody: 7:39am On Dec 31, 2017 |
They are all smart way till someone who stole the devices wipe it and change ur imei |
Re: Best 4 Ways To Track Your Lost Phone by Nlearn: 7:40am On Dec 31, 2017 |
Nice Info Thanks To Poster |
Re: Best 4 Ways To Track Your Lost Phone by pinpinkay: 7:44am On Dec 31, 2017 |
Techipulse:bro. I am interested in that IMEI. I want to block a fone. It was stolen from my mum early this month, how do i get a place to do it at ikeja nd how much will it cost |
Re: Best 4 Ways To Track Your Lost Phone by Ayospanish(m): 7:44am On Dec 31, 2017 |
can u plz explain and the name of the app |
Re: Best 4 Ways To Track Your Lost Phone by TEYA: 7:45am On Dec 31, 2017 |
Bollinger:Yet almost everyone that posted before you were like 'it can't work in naija' even though they never tried it. I weep for our youth! 3 Likes |
Re: Best 4 Ways To Track Your Lost Phone by CHARLOE(m): 7:47am On Dec 31, 2017 |
Bollinger:Nice 1, plz elaborate on d procedure |
Re: Best 4 Ways To Track Your Lost Phone by mrgreen4real(m): 7:50am On Dec 31, 2017 |
Na u sabi! 1 Like
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Re: Best 4 Ways To Track Your Lost Phone by teflonjake(m): 7:50am On Dec 31, 2017 |
supereagle: And till date it hasn't been found.... The day nigeria go loss ehn 1 Like |
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