INTRODUCTION:
If you lose an Android phone or tablet, or Wear OS watch, you can find, lock, or erase it. If you've added a Google Account to your Android device, Find My Device is automatically turned on.
To use Find My Device, your lost device must:
- Be turned on
- Be signed in to a Google Account
- Be connected to mobile data or Wi-Fi
- Be visible on Google Play
- Have Location turned on
- Have Find My Device turned on
Tip: If you've linked your phone to Google, you can find or ring it by searching for
find my phoneon google.com.Remotely find, lock, or erase
PROCEDURES:
- Go to android.com/find and sign in to your Google Account.
- If you have more than one device, click the lost device at the top of the screen.
- If your lost device has more than one user profile, sign in with a Google Account that's on the main profile. Learn about user profiles.
- The lost device gets a notification.
- On the map, see about where the device is.
- The location is approximate and might not be accurate.
- If your device can't be found, you'll see its last known location, if available.
- Pick what you want to do. If needed, first click Enable lock & erase.
- Play soundRings your device at full volume for 5 minutes, even if it's set to silent or vibrate.
- LockLocks your device with your PIN, pattern, or password. If you don't have a lock, you can set one. To help someone return your device to you, you can add a message or phone number to the lock screen.
- ErasePermanently deletes all data on your device (but might not delete SD cards). After you erase, Find My Device won't work on the device.Important: If you find your device after erasing, you'll likely need your Google Account password to use it again.
NOW IT IS OVER.
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