Find My Device from Google

Lost your Android phone? Google has extended the Android Device Manager feature by offering the with which you can find, lock and delete the phones found in a gmail account.

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You remember it Android Device Manager; This Google feature was something like the equivalent of Apple's "Find my iPhone" and allowed the owner of an Android device to remotely communicate with the phone, and even lock it and delete its data if it has been stolen. .

Η web address of Android Device Manager is still running. Google just extended this feature by offering it in an app for phones and with a more appropriate name "Find My Device»

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The first thing you need to know is that this app does not come pre-installed on your phone. Should go to the Play Store find and download the app. Once you've installed it, sign in with your Google Account to get started. This is not mandatory as you can log in as a visitor, see details below.

You are now able to manage all the Android devices associated with your Google Account by switching between them using the icons at the top of the screen. Remember that to track the location of your device you must have the location enabled (Settings -> Location -> On).

The app will show you the battery charge level and the WiFi network connected (if any). If it's connected to a network you don't recognize, then the app will help you make a decision about what further actions you want to take. The Lock option locks your device with a of your choice and allows you to leave a message for whoever has it, as well as a mobile number where they can contact you. The "Erase" option erases your phone data completely and then it will require Google credentials to log into it again.

The "Play Audio" option does exactly what it says, the phone rings for five minutes so you can hear where it is (if you are looking for it in ) or to alert the thief that your phone has been stolen.

Let your device be stolen you can simply connect to the application from someone else's device and use the application instead. Select the "Login as a guest" option, then log in with your details.

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