Find My Device helps you locate your lost Android and lock it until you get it back. Android Device Manager is a tool developed by Google that will help you locate your smartphone or tablet by linking it to GPS, so that if it is lost or stolen, you can trace its location. Another useful feature included in Android Device Manager will make your phone ring nonstop, which could be really helpful if you misplace your smartphone around your home or office.
Features
- See your phone, tablet or watch on a map. If current location isn’t available, you’ll see the last known location.
- Use indoor maps to help you to find your device in airports, malls, or other large buildings
- Navigate to your device with Google Maps by tapping the device location and then the Maps icon
- Play a sound at full volume, even if your device is on silent
- Erase the device or lock it with a custom message and contact number on lock screen
- See network and battery status
- See hardware details
Permissions Notice
- Location: Needed to show your device’s current location on the map
- Contacts: Needed to access the email address associated with your Google account
Find My Device is part of Google Play Protect
Android Device Manager is the perfect application to find your smartphone, wherever it is, and to protect your files and other data.
If you’ve lost your phone, you’re probably worried about a couple of potential issues. Luckily, Google’s here to save the day.
Lock and protect your devices
Google Find My Device is another step you can take towards keeping your mobile devices safe and secure.
Antiviruses, passwords, and backups aren’t enough to protect important information. Apps like Google Find My Device (FMD) can save you from a lot of trouble. This app, in particular, offers essential features that prevent anyone that stumbles upon your phone from accessing it.
The feature that stands out most is its location tracker. Whether your phone is misplaced, or someone has stolen it, you can find your device with this app. Because there’s a version for Windows as well, you can even rely on your computer to help you perform the task and file a police report, if need be. In order to make the most of this feature, you'll need to enable the GPS function on your phone before using it.
If you are having trouble remembering where you last left your phone, you can take advantage of the high-ìtched noise option. The phone will go off for five minutes or until you deactivate it remotely. This alert feature is smart, making sure that a thief can’t switch off the phone and you can find your beloved device in no time.
The most important benefit of this app though is its ability to lock and erase your device. This is where data protection comes in. Even with the right code or pattern, others cannot access your phone after you lock it. With a simple tap, you can erase everything and keep your information safe.
If your phone doesn’t have a strong and consistent data connection, you could have trouble using any of the functions that this app provides.
