How to Track Lost Phones in On and Off States, Easy and Practical

Kapanlagi.com - Mobile phones or handphones are one of the electronic devices that are important to humans today. Handphones are not only used as a means of communication, but they can also be used for transactions. So it's no wonder that losing a phone can make us panic. But don't worry KLovers, there are ways to track lost phones whether they are on or off.

You can also lock your phone and erase important data on it. Email data, photos, videos, or other things that might raise doubts. There are many ways to do it, and each phone may have different methods for tracking, KLovers. You can find methods specific to your phone model or easy-to-use methods to find your phone as soon as possible.

Therefore, based on various sources, here are some ways to track lost phones whether they are on or off. Let's check it out KLovers.

1. Tracking Lost Phones Using iCloud

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To track a lost phone, there is a way to track a lost phone for iPhone users whether it is still on or off. Yes, you can visit the iCloud website to find it. Here's how to track a lost phone using iCloud:

1. First, you can visit the iCloud website (https://www.icloud.com/).

2. Then sign in using your lost phone's Apple ID.

3. Then you can skip Two-Factor Authentication.

4. After that, select the Find My iPhone option.

5. Once the location is revealed, the phone can be controlled to activate Lost Mode, erase data, or sound an alarm.

2. Tracking Lost Phones Using Samsung ID

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You can also track lost phones for Samsung users. Yes, this method can be used for phones that are on or off. Here are some ways to track a lost phone for Samsung users:

1. First, you can visit the Samsung Find My Mobile website (https://findmymobile.samsung.com/).

2. Then sign in with the ID of the lost phone.

3. After that, agree to all the legal information provided by Samsung. Click Agree.

4. Samsung Find My Mobile will show the last location of the lost phone, know the connected network information, and the remaining battery.

5. The phone can be controlled to lock the device, erase data, or sound an alarm.

3. Tracking a Lost Phone that is Still On via Email

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Not only that, you can also track a lost phone using Email. This can be useful for those of you whose phones are still on, KLovers. Here are several ways to track a lost phone using Email:

1. Enter the email address that is on the lost phone on the Gmail page. Then, as usual, enter the password.

2. After successfully logging into that address, select the Web version of Gmail.

3. Select the icon with nine dots on the top right side.

4. Then go to Google Account, and you can scroll down.

5. Choose the Start option in the Find Your Phone section. Then select the lost phone.

6. Enter the email password that is on the lost phone. Then select the Find option.

7. Google Maps will appear, then click Close.

8. Select the type of phone you want to track, then select the Refresh icon to update and read the location of the lost phone on Google Maps.

9. Done, the screen will show the location of your lost phone.

4. Tracking Lost Phones that are Still On with Google Maps

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In addition to using Email, it turns out you can also track a lost phone using Google Maps, KLovers. And here are several ways to track a lost phone using Google Maps:

1. First, you can select the Settings menu, then Location Sharing, and Start in the top left corner.

2. Choose the tracking time. Select for 1 hour or until disabled so you can continue tracking it.

3. Then click Select People and enter the email address and phone number you want to track.

4. Click Share, then press Enable.

5. Once done, the location of your lost phone will be visible and trackable for 24 hours through this method.

5. Tracking Lost Phones that are Off with Google Maps

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Next, you can also use Google Maps to track a lost phone that is turned off. The method is almost similar and not difficult, KLovers. Here are several ways to track a lost phone that is turned off using Google Maps:

1. First, open the Google Maps application.

2. Then tap the three-line icon in the top left corner.

3. Then enter the account of the lost phone with the Add Account option.

4. Press the hamburger icon once again, and now select Your Timeline. The tracking will begin.

5. Press the calendar icon if you want to know the location of the lost phone within a few days, especially if the phone is already turned off.

6. Tracking a Dead Lost Phone for Android Users

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And the last one is, you can find out how to track a lost phone when it's dead for Android phones. Here's how to track a lost phone when it's dead for Android users:

1. First, you can open the website google.com/android/find or download the Find My Device app from the Play Store.

2. Open and add your email address to the lost phone.

3. After that, the app will display the last known location of your phone.

4. In addition, you can also use the "Play Sound" feature to make the phone ring. This will make the phone ring even if it's set to silent mode.

5. Then select "Secure Device" which will lock the phone and display a message that can be contacted by the person who finds it.

Those are some ways to track a lost phone whether it's dead or alive. You can choose the method for Samsung users, iCloud users, or other types of Android. Good luck.

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