The tool Find My Device is ideal for you to track your smartphone in case of loss, theft or theft.
In addition to helping to find the smartphone, this tool also has a series of other functions, such as device lock, for example.
Not to mention that you can still erase cell phone data remotely. Therefore, it prevents anyone from having access to your files.
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So let's show you more about the Find My Device app and how you can use it.
How to Download the Find My Device App?
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To access the application's features, you need to download it to your device.
So, follow how to download:
- Enter the Play Store on your cell phone or tablet;
- In the search field, type the name of the “Find My Device” app;
- Then, click on the “install” button;
- Wait for the app to be downloaded on your smartphone to use it when necessary.
- It is worth mentioning that for download Find My Device you need to be an Android operating system user.
- This is because the app is not available for Apple devices, which use the iOS operating system.
How to Activate the Application on the Cell Phone?
After downloading the app, it is also important that you activate the tool on your cell phone.
This way, if you need to use it, it will be much easier. So, check out how to activate this right now:
- Go to your Android device's settings;
- Search for “Google”;
- Locate the “security” option;
- Then go to “Find My Device”;
- Finally, just activate.
How to Track Using Find My Device?
In case of loss, theft or device theft, just use the app to do the tracking. So, it's very simple to track. You just need to:
- Enter the Google Find website;
- Then, log in by filling in your email and Google password. You must log in with the same account connected to your cell phone;
- Finally, you will see on the map the location of your device.
- Furthermore, you will have the features available to use. Among them are “sound reproduction” and “clear device”.
How to Clear Device Data?
Clearing the device's data is a very radical alternative. However, it may make sense if you have no hope of finding your smartphone.
So think carefully! After all, by wiping the device's data you lose:
- Photos;
- Videos;
- Contacts;
- Apps and more.
Therefore, if you decide on this more radical alternative, follow these steps:
- Open the Find Device tool;
- Log in by filling in your Google email and password;
- Then click on “clean device”;
- Confirm the operation;
- Log in again and erase all data from your device.
Blocked by Find My Device – Step by Step
- If you want, it's still possible lock your device using this tool. To do this, you must only:
- Access the tool’s website;
- Then search for “protect device”;
- Just click and complete the blocking.
By doing this, the device will no longer be able to be used. This means that it will not be possible to use it unless it is unlocked.
Then, if you find the device later, simply provide the passcode or enter the screen unlock combination.
It is worth mentioning that this application only works if the device is turned on and connected to the internet.
Additionally, the GPS must also be activated. Therefore, always keep your smartphone's GPS activated.
If these features are disabled, it will not be possible to use the tool and the possibilities it has.
More Find My Device Features
This is a tool full of features that were created to make users' lives easier. See more features:
- Device location – you can check the location of your device. This location is displayed on a map so you can find your smartphone more quickly;
- Sound to locate the device – if you don't know where your device is, you can play a sound at full volume to find it. This feature is available even if the smartphone is on silent;
- Clean the device – you can do it delete files from your device using the app too;
- Battery status and connected Wi-Fi – track the battery status of your smartphone and see which Wi-Fi network it is connected to.
