Mobile phones have become a compulsion for everyone in today’s world. All our personal and professional information is stored in this small device. But think about what will happen if your mobile is lost or stolen. In this situation, there is no need to worry; rather, it is necessary to immediately understand the methods to trace it. In this article, we will tell you how to find a mobile if it is lost.
1. What should you do first in case you lose your mobile?
When you lose your mobile phone, there is no need to worry. First of all, do these things:
- Search in your home or office
Mostly, the mobile is kept somewhere with you, so first look completely in your home or office. - Get someone else to call
Take the phone of a friend or family member and call on your number, so that you can hear the voice. - Use Google Find My Device or iCloud – this is the best technique, which will be explained in detail later.
- Is the mobile switched off? – If the mobile is switched off, then try the steps given below.
2. Using Google Find My Device (for Android users)
First of all use Google Find My Device If you are using an Android phone and you have lost your phone. With this you can find the location of your phone.
How to use Find My Device?
- Go to the Google Find My Device website from any computer or other mobile phone.
- Login with your Google account, the same account that was logged in to your lost mobile.
- Here, you will see the location of your mobile on the map (if the phone is on and connected to the internet).
- You can also do these steps
- Ring it:
You can hear the sound so that the phone is at home or in the office. - Lock the device:
So that no one else can access your data. - Erase data:
You can also delete all your data if you don’t find your phone as expected.
3. For iPhone Users – Use Find My iPhone
You can trace your phone by using Find My iPhone if you are using an iPhone.
How to use Find My iPhone?
- Go to any other Apple device or iCloud website.
- Login with your Apple ID.
- Where you will see your iPhone’s location on the map (if the phone is on).
- You also do these:
- Play sound – the phone will ring and can be found easily.
- Enable Lost Mode – to lock the phone.
- Erase iPhone – if you don’t find the phone when you expect it, delete all the data.
4. Trace Mobile by IMEI Number
You can trace your mobile phone through the IMEI number if your mobile is switched off or the internet has been closed and Google finds your device is not working.
How to find an IMEI number?
- It is important to keep your phone’s IMEI number written down beforehand.
- Dial *#06#, and your phone’s IMEI number will be displayed on the screen.
- The IMEI number is also stored in the mobile’s button or settings.
- How to trace mobile by IMEI number?
- Contact the customer service of your mobile network provider (Jazz, Zong, Ufone, Telenor).
- File a police report and give them the IMEI number so that they can start tracking the mobile.
- You can also contact PTA (Pakistan Telecommunication Authority) which helps in tracking stolen or lost mobile.
5. Use of Mobile Tracking Apps
You can install some of the best tracking apps if you want to secure your phone before it gets lost.
- Find My Device (Google’s official app)
- Find My iPhone (Apple’s official app)
- Cerberus – Advanced Security App
- Prey Anti-Theft – Multi-Device Tracking
These apps help you track your mobile’s real-time location, activate lost mode, and erase data.
6. What should be done in case of mobile theft or loss?
If your mobile is stolen, do these things at once:
- Change the password of your Google and Apple accounts.
- Change the password of banking apps.
- Check the security of social media accounts (Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram).
- Find out through the IMEI number or report to the police.
Final opinion
Mobile phone is an important part of our life, so to prevent it from getting lost or stolen, install tracking apps beforehand and keep a note of the IMEI number. If you lose your phone, instead of getting tensed, use Google Find My Device or Find My iPhone. If this doesn’t work, then contact the police through IMEI number or take help from the police.
Certainly share this article with your friends and family if this information has helped you, so a person who loses their phone can easily find it!