Although it would really suck if only Android 12 devices would support it, which would be a handful of devices at launch.
Moreover, we don’t know if this would go live as an app update or as a feature update with the newly announced Android 12. We don’t know when this feature will actually go live. It doesn’t have crowdsourced encrypted data like the Apple devices.Īlso Read: Don't Panic! Here's What You Should Do Before & After You Lose Your Precious SmartphoneĪnd since proportionally, there are so many Android phones in the world, the network could easily and accurately help to locate a lost or stolen device. However, it only works if the device is online. In case you were wondering that Android already has a Find My Device feature, and you’re right. The strings describe ‘Find My Device Network’ as a service that “allows your phone to help locate your and other people’s devices.” People at XDA Developers have deciphered some strings in the most recent Google Play Services Beta that hint Android might be getting its own 'Find My' network. And now it seems like Google is bringing this feature to Android.Īlso Read: Apple Shows Off AirTag: Coin-Sized Item Tracker For ₹3000 A Piece
I t uses Bluetooth wireless technology to detect missing devices nearby, creating a mesh network of sorts, using just the iPhones and reporting their approximate location back to the owner.Įven if the phone isn’t connected to the internet, the device’s Bluetooth connects with other iPhones in the vicinity that update the lost device’s location. It does not store any personal data.In case you didn’t know Apple’s Find My network is a community of Apple devices that allow a lost or stolen Apple device to be tracked and located in real-time, even if the device is offline. The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This article was written by the author of Make sure to check if the “Find My Device” option is enabled on your Android phone! This way, at least your personal data will remain safe. If you cannot find your phone for any reason, you can always erase it and lock it using “Find My Device”. Install AntiTheft App and IMEI Tracker and you’ll be able to track down your device the using IMEI number. This number is unique for each phone, and every time you make any call, send or receive a message, the IMEI number is automatically emitted. If you cannot use the “Find My Device” option, you can try to find your device via the IMEI number. Use IMEI to track your lost Android device In case your phone is switched off or not connected to the Internet, you will see on the Maps the last known location of your device.
Also, you can download the “ Find My Device” app on Google PlayStore and access it from another phone. Log in to your Google Account and find your device on Maps. If you want to use the web, here you will find how. You can track your phone via the web or an app. Your phone should be turned on, location should be enabled, and the phone needs to be connected to WiFi or mobile data. As long as your phone is attached to any Google Account, you can use it to find the device. Of course, there is the “Find My Device” feature on any Android device.