How to Find Your Lost Android Smartphone and Erase Data Remotely

                How to Find Your Lost Android Smartphone and Erase Data Remotely

Initial step is to sign in with a Google Account, and ensure to connect with Mobile Data or Wi-Fi. 

STEPS TO FIND YOUR ANDROID SMARTPHONE & ERASE DATA REMOTELY

• Switch to android.comfind and log in to your Google account. On top you will see details regarding battery life, and when it was last online. 

• Now google allows you to check the location, if available. 

• If the phone is close to you, you can go and then select the Play Sound option to make your phone ring for 5min non-stop, even if it is set to silent.

• If the phone is far from you, and in an unknown area, readers are cautioned not to try to recover their Android phone themselves, and instead contact law enforcement- where you may request the serial number or IMEI code. 

• For locking the screen, select the ‘Secure Device Option’. It allows you to lock your Google account. Users can also display a message & phone number on the lock screen for the finder to get in touch if they discover the phone before you. 

• Users can aGo with the ‘Erase Device’ option. It will delete all data on your phone after you erase it. 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS-

• Can an Android phone be wiped remotely?

• You can Android Device Manager to remotely Lock your device, erase everything on it, or change the lock screen passcode. Touch the box next to “Allow remote lock and factory reset”.  When the “Activate device administrator” screen appears, read the text and touch Activate to turn on the device administrator. 

• How do I remotely turn on the location of my Lost Android phone?

• STEPS

• Apps, Settings, Google, Google services. 

• To allow the device to be remotely located: Tap Location. 

• Tap Security.

• Tap the following switches to turn on or off: remotely locate this device. Allow remote lock and erase. 

• Can I track my last phone if it is switched off?

• Use Google Timeline to find your phone even if it’s turned off or the battery is dead. Your device is connected to your Google account. Your device has or had access to the internet. 

• How can I find my lost phone using Google Maps?

• STEPS

• Go to android.comfind and sign in to your Google Account. 

• The lost phone gets a notification.

• On the map, you’ll get info about where the phone is. 

• Pick what you want to do.

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