Application to track cell phone

Tracking your phone using Google’s application is very simple and any user can do it.

Some reasons why we need to track a cell phone, either because we forgot it somewhere and don’t remember, or because it was stolen, or even to know where someone is.

We will show you a complete guide with step by step, important information and tips.

Track cell phone with Google’s application

To track a mobile device, the device must be connected to a Google account.

Being logged into Gmail, Youtube, Drive and other Google tools, the tracking will work.

And furthermore after the user has located the device it is possible to lock it, delete access to the Google account and erase the data from the device.

Through this service, if you have lost your phone inside your house, an alarm will be sounded, even if the phone is silent.

So to get the service your cell phone needs to meet the following items:

• Be turned on;
• Connected to a Google Account
• Connected to the Internet;
• Visible on Google Play;
• Location enabled;
• With the “Find My Device” function enabled.

How to track cell phone by Google Application

How to do to track cell phone by Google app To track cell phone by Google, you should follow the following steps:

1-Sign in to your Google account at android.com/find.

If you have more than one phone, you will see which ones, then click on the option you want;

If the phone has more than one account, choose the main profile.

2-The lost smartphone receives a notification.

3- An ID will appear on the map, and you will be able to get some information:

• The approximate location;
• If it’s not possible to detect your smartphone, it will show the last location that was identified by the service.

4-Choose an option, or if you prefer, click on “Activate blocking and cleaning”.

Among the options are:

Play sound: a sound will be emitted on your phone for five minutes, even if it is in silent or vibration mode;

Protect device: You have the possibility to lock the phone with your password. If you don’t have one, you can enter one.

Also, you can send a message or a phone number to the lock screen if you have lost your phone;

Track cell phone using an application

This tool is used if you have another smartphone or tablet and just follow the step-by-step:

• Open the “Find My Device” app;
• Log in. There are two possibilities:
• If the device you want to find, is yours, click “Continue as (your name)”.
• If it is someone else’s, click “Login as guest” and log in as the account owner.

 Important tips for using the Application

Even though you have options to recover your lost or stolen phone, it is best to avoid headaches. So pay attention to where you leave your device, and be careful when using public transportation.

This way, the “screen unlock” feature should be active, being one more step to prevent access to the device’s data.

Nowadays, most cell phones have a biometric system, which guarantees to be more secure and efficient in unlocking the screen.

Another valid tip is to use a reliable antivirus so you can track your phone with the help of these programs.