That's it! From that point, you can use Google's web apps to find your phone, lock it, ring it, and more. Virtually everybody should have this enabled which makes ADM the go-to method for finding a lost phone. Please note, it only works if the GPS is on so make sure to enable your location! The good news is that this feature should be enabled by default.
That means it should be your very first step in retrieving a lost or stolen phone.Android Device Manager is probably your best option for find my phone apps. It's completely free, baked into most modern phones, and it's easy to activate. Simply go into your phone settings, find Google, click on Security, then Services, and make sure the Remotely Locate This Device option is enabled. That's it! From that point, you can use Google's web apps to find your phone, lock it, ring it, and more.
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Virtually everybody should have this enabled which makes ADM the go-to method for finding a lost phone. Please note, it only works if the GPS is on so make sure to enable your location! The good news is that this feature should be enabled by default. That means it should be your very first step in retrieving a lost or stolen phone.Introducing Find My Device - the new and improved Android Device Manager. Find My Device helps you easily locate a lost Android device, and keeps your information safe and sound while you look.
Locate your phone, tablet or watch. Misplaced your Android Wear device? No problem.
Play a sound. Find My Device helps you track down your device when it’s close by.
Lock, erase or show a message. With Find My Device you can secure your device remotely and help someone get in touch.
Permissions Notice
• Location: Needed to show your device’s current location on the map.
• Contacts: Needed to access the email address associated with your Google account.
Locate your phone, tablet or watch. Misplaced your Android Wear device? No problem.
Play a sound. Find My Device helps you track down your device when it’s close by.
Lock, erase or show a message. With Find My Device you can secure your device remotely and help someone get in touch.
Permissions Notice
• Location: Needed to show your device’s current location on the map.
• Contacts: Needed to access the email address associated with your Google account.