Sci/Tech Google search 'Find My Phone' to locate your missing Android

[tom_mai78101]

Google's making it even easier to track down your misplaced mobile device. While Android Device Manager already exists to help find lost phones and tablets, just getting to your account's ADM menu often requires a search of its own. But Find My Phone is as simple as a web query. In fact, that's literally what you're doing. Simply open a Google omnibox and type "find my phone" to display a map that reveals the phone's current resting place. If the device is nearby, you can also opt to ring your cell. Unfortunately, Find My Phone does not allow you to lock or erase your device should it be stolen or, say, left at the local pub -- you will still need Android Device Manager to do that.


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[The Helper]

If you do IT for a place that has IPhones make sure you have Mobile Device Management or someway of keeping these Find my IPhone passwords. If something goes wrong with the phone you are screwed if you try to get warranty stuff done and cannot come up with that password to turn of Find My IPhone. Just saying. If you ever have a problem with this post in the General Tech area and we can help you.

 

[Varine]

Would've helped a week ago when I got too drunk and lost it.