The loss or theft of a mobile phone can not only greatly upset the owner, but also cause serious problems. Often, the smartphone stores confidential information, access codes to electronic wallets, personal photos. This data can take advantage of attackers. Modern technologies allow you to return your gadget and protect personal information. To do this, you need to know how to find a phone through a Google account from a computer.
A quick way to find your phone
How to find a phone through Google
You can find a mobile phone using the Android Remote Control, which indicates its approximate location on the map. When the satellite determines where the search object is located, the smartphone will receive an alert.
To use this feature, you must pre-register your smartphone on your Google account and open access to geodata. "Remote control Android" will help only if the mobile phone is turned on, and is also in the range of Wi-Fi and mobile networks. In addition, you need to activate this service in the Android security settings. To do this, select "device administrators" and start remote control.
Searches need to start as early as possible, then there is more likelihood to return the smartphone, until the battery is discharged or the attackers are not logged out of your account.
To do this, follow the step-by-step guide:
- On your computer, enter google.com/android/devicemanager in the browser address bar
- Log in to the Google account to which your gadget is authorized.
Login to Google account
- Click the arrow next to the device name and select the one you want.
- After a few seconds, the location of the search object will be indicated on the map.
Immediately opens a window with the functions "Call", "Block" and "Clear".
It is very convenient to use the function “Call” when the smartphone is nearby. By the sound signal it will be easy to detect. The call lasts 5 minutes even when the silent mode is on.
If the device is stolen, so it can not be returned, then lock or delete all data.
Please be aware that the Android Remote Control function does not save gadget locations. The system requests its approximate coordinates from the satellite when entering the account, and after exiting it, these geodata are deleted.
In case of theft, data on the phone is blocked
How to find a phone by GPS through a computer
Monitoring of mobile networks allows you to determine the current location of a mobile communication device by detecting the interaction of the GPS signal and then estimating the speed of the response signal of the nearest cell phone towers.
To find a phone by number via satellite free of charge from a computer, it must have a built-in or connected GPS communicator. It is important that GPS is activated in Android settings. To enable it, you need to go to the "Location" tab.
It is recommended to use proven services for searching. Site maps-info.ru allows you to connect to satellite monitoring. To get acquainted with the service, you can (for free a limited number of times) determine the location of the smartphone using GPS. There is also a free and proven GPS GLONASS MONITORING service.
Site maps-info.ru
To use this service, you need:
- Connect to satellite monitoring in the “Free Monitoring” section.
- Register on the site, fill out the request form, providing the necessary information.
- After logging in, a field will appear to enter the number of the lost cell phone. The system will immediately start monitoring and the device location information will appear on the screen.
How to determine the location of the phone by IMEI
IMEI is an international mobile equipment identifier, or an individual serial number of a phone, consisting of 15 digits. IMEI can be found on the packaging box, the device under the battery or when you enter the combination * # 06 # on the phone.
IMEI phone is on the packaging box
It is useless to try to solve the problem in this way on your own, as it is impossible to find a lost Android phone via IMEI through a computer, even for money. By law, mobile operators cannot provide information about the location of the device. Search for a mobile phone from a satellite using IMEI are allowed to be conducted only by law enforcement agencies. Therefore, you need to file an application with the police. She herself makes inquiries to mobile operators to determine which SIM card is installed in the phone with the required IMEI. Only then the operator will provide access to the database of identifiers to authorized persons.
Knowing how to find a lost Android phone through a computer, GPS or Google account can be useful if it is stolen or lost. But even if the searches were not successful, you can remotely lock the device and protect your personal data.