If you use a browser to track down your smartphone, go ahead and sign in to your Google account. You can also play a (very) loud sound or erase the phone remotely. That way, if someone finds or has your device, all they have to do is press the Call Me button on the screen to call the specified phone number. One of the outstanding features here is that you can lock the device and write a message with an accompanying phone number. If your lost device has access to the internet and location tracking is on, you’ll find out where it is. If you’re logged into your Google account, you can type “find my phone” into the Google search box.

To track your device, you can also use Find My Device’s website in any browser, whether on your computer or another smartphone. Once the app is installed and running, you can locate your device, as long as it’s turned on and connected to Wi-Fi or mobile data. After you install the app, it will ask you to log in and make sure location tracking is enabled. The app makes it simple to locate your lost device, and it’s free to download from the Play Store.

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