If you have used Google search engine before to search for information, you would be interested to know that you can also use Google to find and track your phone. Google can not only track an Android phone but as well help find iPhone also. As long as your phone is using any Google services, such as Android or Gmail, you can use Google to help track your phone.
Here we are going to show you two simple ways how you can
use the power of Google in helping you find your phone if you got it lost.
WHY TRACK PHONE USING
GOOGLE?
If you are using an iPhone or other types of non-Android
phone, it would be easier to use other types of tracking location app that is
installed by default in your phone. However, there are some advantages to
tracking your lost phone using Google. Here are some of the top reasons:-
UTILIZING GOOGLE SERVICES – By utilizing google services such as Gmail or even Google Drive, you can keep track of the location of your phone
TRACKING ANDROID BASED PHONE – If your family or friends used Android-based phone, Google is probably the best way to track their phone as their phone would be linked to their Google account.
So, if you are interested to learn how to find lost phone using Google, here are the steps.
HOW TO TRACK PHONE USING GOOGLE’S ANDROID DEVICE MANAGER
Choose the google account that is linked to your phone’s Android
Step 2
In the Google account, click at “Security”
Step 3
In your “Security” menu, the device that linked with your
Google Account will be shown there
Click at “Find a Lost Device” below if you want to track your phone
Step 4
Next, click on the phone that you want to track and find
Step 5
Sign in to the Google account that is related to your phone
Step 6
Here you can choose to find and lock your phone, try calling your phone or sign out from your google account remotely.
So, there you have it – Two simple ways how to use Google to
find and track your lost phone. Please leave us a comment below on what other
ways that you use to find and track your lost phone.
Tracking your phone have been made easy nowadays. This is due to the apps that can utilize the GPS function in your phone as well as the hardware of your phone itself. You can use your phone as a tracking device for yourself or for others to track and find you. The accuracy of the location tracking has also improved nowadays. However, not many people are aware of this amazing function that is embedded in some of the software that we used on a daily basis. So, here are the five effective ways how you can track your friend’s phone.
1. TRACK LOCATION USING WHATSAPP
WhatsApp is probably one of the best instant messaging application available in the market. It is used by most people as a way to send and receive messages to your friends and families. You can also send files and video using WhatsApp to your friends. Read here more if you want to know what other things you can do with WhatsApp. However, you can also use WhatsApp to send your location to your friends or vice-versa. Read here on some the top tips in using WhatsApp. Here are five simple steps how you can track the location of your friends using WhatsApp.
Step 1 Install WhatsApp from the Google Play or Apple Store if you do not have the WhatsApp application yet. Open your WhatsApp and open a conversation box with the friend you want to share the location.
Step 2 Tap the icon + here
Step 3 Tap the location here
Step 4 Tap here to send your location. It will also show your location on the map
Step 5 Your location will then be shared with your friend. Your friend can then use the geo-data that you shared to track and find you.
2. TRACK LOCATION USING GOOGLE
One of the easiest ways to track your phone is by using Google itself. There are many ways how you can use Google. If you are using Android or your friend’s phone is an Android-based phone, you can use the Android Device Manager to help you track the phone’s location. You can visit the Android Device Manager website here. You can also use Google Maps and Google account to track the location of your friends and families. Read more here on how you can track your phone using Google.
3. TRACK LOCATION USING WAZE
Waze is a popular app that people use to get to where they want to be. However, Waze also has the function of adding your friends. Whenever your friends are using Waze, it will automatically tell you where they are, and their location is shown on a map. You can also share your location with them as well. The good thing about Waze, it will track you or your friend on real time. You can also even chat with your friend using Waze. Here are six simple steps on how you can track your friend’s location using Waze.
Step 1 If you have not yet installed Waze, you can download it from Google Play or Apple store. Once installed, open the App.
Step 2 The first menu would be the real-time map menu where you will be shown your location. Swipe left to enter the Waze menu
Step 3 In the menu, tap the icon at the centre here.
Step 4 Your friends that are currently using Waze will appear online here.
Step 5 Tap on your friends that are online.
Step 6 If you plan to meet your friend. Tap at the “Send ETA” so that they will know where you are and when you will arrive at their place.
4. TRACK LOCATION USING IPHONE’S “FIND FRIENDS”
Probably much not aware of this but iPhone iOS comes pre-installed with an app called “Find Friends”. It uses the same technology as the Find iPhone apps where it tracks your iPhone’s location based on your phone’s GPS. Read here more if you want to know how to track your lost iPhone. Using the “Find Friend’s” app, you can find your friend in real-time. The app is also very easy to use. Here are the steps you can use to track the location of your friends using your iPhone.
Step 1 Open your iPhone and tap on the “Find Friends” app. Step 2 Your friend’s location will be shown on a map. However, this only valid with your friends that have an iPhone. They also need to permit their location can be discovered by you. You can also share your location to your friend by sending your location using this app
5. TRACK LOCATION USING FACEBOOK MESSENGER
If you are a Facebook messenger, you probably have noticed some of the notification where your friends are nearby. Or Facebook can also notify where your friend is attending an event near you. This is because Facebook is utilizing the GPS in your phone to sync with your Facebook account. Facebook Messenger also utilizes the same technology so that you can share your location with your friends. Here are the steps on how you can share your location using Facebook Messenger.
Step 1 Before you can share location, you need to enable your location service. Go to your iPhone’s settings and choose the Privacy option
Step 2 In the Privacy settings, find Messenger and tap on it
Step 3 You will be given three choices. It will on “Never” as default. Enable “While Using the App” or “Always” to enable the Location Services
Step 4 Open the conversation chat box with the friend you want to share the location with. Tap “+” below
Step 5 A pop-up will show up. Tap the “Location” here
Step 6 Tap “Send” to share your location Your friends can now see your location. You can also enable the location for a certain time until it expires (Max 1 hour)
So, there you have it. The top 5 effective ways on how you can track your friends using different apps available in the market. Be sure to check our previous article on what to do if you lost your phone. Please leave a comment on whether you have tried some of the apps here to help track your friends.
With the advancement of mobile technology, almost all smart phone nowadays comes equipped with GPS. The smart phones ability to automatically connect to the internet wherever it is based also provides many ways and methods in tracking your devices. There are also many applications that have been developed to utilize this technology. Read our previous articles to know more on GPS in your phone and also how you can turn off your smart phone’s GPS.
Google has also developed several services that utilizes the GPS installed in our smart phones so that you are able to track your location as well as your friend’s location in real time. Google can also track your devices location based on Wi-Fi and nearest cell towers connected. This services will also come in handy if you lost your phone and want to track it.
Here in this article, we will list down the top 3 ways to track your lost phone using Google.
Step 1 Open your administrative settings of your phone. Enable the Android Device Manager. This will enable you to track, lock and also erase your phone from anywhere in case you lost your phone.
Step 2 You will also need to enable your Location Reporting in your setting. This will allow your phone GPS to send and receive signals from Google.
So, in the case that you misplaced or lost your phone, you can use Android Device Manager to track your phone but with the condition that 1. The phone is turn on 2. The phone must be connected to the internet via a mobile data or Wi-Fi connection
Now, here are the steps that needs to be followed if you want to use the Android Device Manager:-
Step 1 You need to sign in to your Google Account. You can visit this site Android Device Manager
Step 2 Once you logged in, the Android Device Manager will show your devices exact location in a Google Map. If you have more than one devices connected, click on the arrow next to the device name.
Step 3 You will then have the option to ring it so that you can know where it is if it is nearby, lock it if you are afraid someone have stolen it and also erase all the data inside your phone so that the person who stole your phone will not get the sensitive and confidential information inside your phone.
2. TRACK YOUR PHONE USING YOUR TIMELINE IN GOOGLE MAPS
This feature has been long in the Google services but not many are aware of it. It was once known as Google Location History but have been revamped to now known as ‘Your Timeline’. ‘Your Timeline’ was designed by Google to help you track back the places and routes you have travelled. It is set at private and therefore only you can see your timeline.
The interesting thing with this service is that it does not rely on GPS but to the internet connection in which your devices is connected. Therefore, this device that it can help to track can be your laptop, tablet and also your smart phone.
However, the pre-requisite for you to start using this services is that you must:- 1. Have your device log in to your Google account. 2. Location Reporting must be activated in your device 3. Your device is connected to the internet.
Here are the simple steps required if you lost your phone and want to use this feature to track your phone.
Step 1 Visit ‘Your timeline’ page here Google ‘Your Timeline’ Log into your Google account.
Step 2 Once you log in to your Google account, it will show whether you have a connected devices or not.Choose the time and date in the left bar. The timeline will then show your devices previous location and the time it was connected to the internet.
3. TRACK YOUR PHONE USING YOUR GOOGLE ACCOUNT
Another way you can track your phone or devices using Google is by accessing your Google account. It works similar as tracking in ‘Your Timeline’. However, instead of giving you the devices footprint over time, the google account will only show you when was the last time your devices was connected to the internet.
As long as your devices are log in into your Google account, it will record the last time you log in whenever there is an internet connection. It will show you the location, date and also time information. Similar as using ‘Your Timeline’, it uses Wi-Fi and cell tower information in tracking your devices. Read our previous article on how cell towers can track your phone.
These information would prove useful at least to know an estimate location of your lost devices. Follow the steps here to track your phone using your Google Account.
Step 1 Open a browser and log into your Google Account
Step 2 Once you are in your account, choose ‘Device Activity & Notifications’
Step 3 In the ‘Device Activity & Notifications’, you will see a list of devices connected to your Google account in ‘Recently used devices’. Tap on ‘Review devices’
Step 4 In the ‘Review devices’, choose the device that you want to locate. It will then show you the device’s last location, time and date recorded.
So, there you have it. The top 3 ways to track your phone using Google. Please leave a comment or visit our Youtube channel to subscribe to our community.
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