{"id":2109,"date":"2015-07-29T17:04:45","date_gmt":"2015-07-29T16:04:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.hovatek.com\/?p=2109"},"modified":"2022-08-15T22:13:22","modified_gmt":"2022-08-15T22:13:22","slug":"how-to-locate-your-missing-android-phone-using-your-google-account","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hovatek.com\/blog\/how-to-locate-your-missing-android-phone-using-your-google-account\/","title":{"rendered":"How to locate your missing Android phone using your Google account"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hovatek.com\/blog\/bpyeki\/uploads\/2015\/07\/how-to-locate-a-missing-android-phone-using-your-google-account.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2110\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hovatek.com\/blog\/bpyeki\/uploads\/2015\/07\/how-to-locate-a-missing-android-phone-using-your-google-account.jpg\" alt=\"locate android phone using google\" width=\"916\" height=\"496\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>There are quite a number of useful applications for locating your missing Android phone(s) but in this guide, we&#8217;ll be looking at a way to easily locate your missing Android phone using your Google account.<\/p>\n<h3>Requirements for tracking<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The phone must be on and connected to the internet<\/li>\n<li>The phone must have been\u00a0linked to\u00a0your google account<\/li>\n<li>Location settings (GPS) must be set to ON<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Disclaimer<\/h3>\n<p>If the thief has already wiped the phone then this method won&#8217;t work for you.<\/p>\n<h3>How do I setup my Android phone to be located using my Google account?<\/h3>\n<p>1. On the phone, navigate to Settings &gt; Security and select Location<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hovatek.com\/blog\/bpyeki\/uploads\/2015\/07\/how-to-locate-a-missing-android-phone-using-a-google-account-1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2111\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hovatek.com\/blog\/bpyeki\/uploads\/2015\/07\/how-to-locate-a-missing-android-phone-using-a-google-account-1.png\" alt=\"locating a missing android phone\" width=\"480\" height=\"854\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>2. Toggle Location On (or tick the box if that&#8217;s how yours appears)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hovatek.com\/blog\/bpyeki\/uploads\/2015\/07\/how-to-locate-a-missing-android-phone-using-a-google-account-2.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2111\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hovatek.com\/blog\/bpyeki\/uploads\/2015\/07\/how-to-locate-a-missing-android-phone-using-a-google-account-2.png\" alt=\"locating a missing android phone\" width=\"480\" height=\"854\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>3. Tap Yes when prompted about a security reminder<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hovatek.com\/blog\/bpyeki\/uploads\/2015\/07\/how-to-locate-a-missing-android-phone-using-a-google-account-3.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2111\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hovatek.com\/blog\/bpyeki\/uploads\/2015\/07\/how-to-locate-a-missing-android-phone-using-a-google-account-3.png\" alt=\"locating a missing android phone\" width=\"480\" height=\"854\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>4. Tap Agree when prompted about improving location accuracy<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hovatek.com\/blog\/bpyeki\/uploads\/2015\/07\/how-to-locate-a-missing-android-phone-using-a-google-account-4.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2111\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hovatek.com\/blog\/bpyeki\/uploads\/2015\/07\/how-to-locate-a-missing-android-phone-using-a-google-account-4.png\" alt=\"locating a missing android phone\" width=\"480\" height=\"854\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>5. Your phone is all set to be located if lost<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hovatek.com\/blog\/bpyeki\/uploads\/2015\/07\/how-to-locate-a-missing-android-phone-using-a-google-account-5.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2111\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hovatek.com\/blog\/bpyeki\/uploads\/2015\/07\/how-to-locate-a-missing-android-phone-using-a-google-account-5.png\" alt=\"locating a missing android phone\" width=\"480\" height=\"854\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>How do I\u00a0locate my\u00a0missing Android phone using my\u00a0Google account?<\/h3>\n<p>1. Login to your Google account on your PC browser<\/p>\n<p>2. Type <a href=\"https:\/\/google.com\">www.google.com<\/a> in the address bar then tap Enter (or visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/android\/find\">https:\/\/www.google.com\/android\/find<\/a> )<\/p>\n<p>3. In the search bar, type Find my phone. Click &#8220;Allow&#8221; if prompted<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hovatek.com\/blog\/bpyeki\/uploads\/2015\/07\/how-to-locate-a-missing-android-phone-using-a-google-account-6.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2129\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hovatek.com\/blog\/bpyeki\/uploads\/2015\/07\/how-to-locate-a-missing-android-phone-using-a-google-account-6.jpg\" alt=\"how to locate \/ find a missing android phone\" width=\"780\" height=\"427\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>4. Click the Map that appears (with locating your phone)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hovatek.com\/blog\/bpyeki\/uploads\/2015\/07\/how-to-locate-a-missing-android-phone-using-a-google-account-7.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2129\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hovatek.com\/blog\/bpyeki\/uploads\/2015\/07\/how-to-locate-a-missing-android-phone-using-a-google-account-7.jpg\" alt=\"how to locate \/ find a missing android phone\" width=\"780\" height=\"427\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>5. You should now be in Device Manager which will begin attempting to locate your phone<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hovatek.com\/blog\/bpyeki\/uploads\/2015\/07\/how-to-locate-a-missing-android-phone-using-a-google-account-8.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2129\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hovatek.com\/blog\/bpyeki\/uploads\/2015\/07\/how-to-locate-a-missing-android-phone-using-a-google-account-8.jpg\" alt=\"how to locate \/ find a missing android phone\" width=\"780\" height=\"427\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>6. Once your phone is located, its Location (and accuracy) will appear on the map<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hovatek.com\/blog\/bpyeki\/uploads\/2015\/07\/how-to-locate-a-missing-android-phone-using-a-google-account-9.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2129\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hovatek.com\/blog\/bpyeki\/uploads\/2015\/07\/how-to-locate-a-missing-android-phone-using-a-google-account-9.jpg\" alt=\"how to locate \/ find a missing android phone\" width=\"780\" height=\"427\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>7. Select the device to be located by clicking the dropdown menu<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hovatek.com\/blog\/bpyeki\/uploads\/2015\/07\/how-to-locate-a-missing-android-phone-using-a-google-account-10.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2129\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hovatek.com\/blog\/bpyeki\/uploads\/2015\/07\/how-to-locate-a-missing-android-phone-using-a-google-account-10.jpg\" alt=\"how to locate \/ find a missing android phone\" width=\"780\" height=\"427\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>8. \u00a0To have your missing phone ring, click Ring<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hovatek.com\/blog\/bpyeki\/uploads\/2015\/07\/how-to-locate-a-missing-android-phone-using-a-google-account-11.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2129\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hovatek.com\/blog\/bpyeki\/uploads\/2015\/07\/how-to-locate-a-missing-android-phone-using-a-google-account-11.jpg\" alt=\"how to locate \/ find a missing android phone\" width=\"780\" height=\"427\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>9. When prompted, click &#8220;Ring&#8221; to\u00a0proceed<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hovatek.com\/blog\/bpyeki\/uploads\/2015\/07\/how-to-locate-a-missing-android-phone-using-a-google-account-12.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2129\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hovatek.com\/blog\/bpyeki\/uploads\/2015\/07\/how-to-locate-a-missing-android-phone-using-a-google-account-12.jpg\" alt=\"how to locate \/ find a missing android phone\" width=\"780\" height=\"427\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>10. The phone will begin ringing loudly<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hovatek.com\/blog\/bpyeki\/uploads\/2015\/07\/how-to-locate-a-missing-android-phone-using-a-google-account-13.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2111\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hovatek.com\/blog\/bpyeki\/uploads\/2015\/07\/how-to-locate-a-missing-android-phone-using-a-google-account-13.png\" alt=\"locating a missing android phone\" width=\"480\" height=\"854\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>11. Click &#8220;Enable Lock &amp; Erase&#8221; to explore additional options<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hovatek.com\/blog\/bpyeki\/uploads\/2015\/07\/how-to-locate-a-missing-android-phone-using-a-google-account-14.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2129\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hovatek.com\/blog\/bpyeki\/uploads\/2015\/07\/how-to-locate-a-missing-android-phone-using-a-google-account-14.jpg\" alt=\"how to locate \/ find a missing android phone\" width=\"780\" height=\"427\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>12. To lock the phone, click &#8220;Lock&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hovatek.com\/blog\/bpyeki\/uploads\/2015\/07\/how-to-locate-a-missing-android-phone-using-a-google-account-15.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2129\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hovatek.com\/blog\/bpyeki\/uploads\/2015\/07\/how-to-locate-a-missing-android-phone-using-a-google-account-15.jpg\" alt=\"how to locate \/ find a missing android phone\" width=\"780\" height=\"427\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>13. Supply the password to lock the phone with, your custom message and phone number then click &#8220;Lock&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hovatek.com\/blog\/bpyeki\/uploads\/2015\/07\/how-to-locate-a-missing-android-phone-using-a-google-account-16.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2129\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hovatek.com\/blog\/bpyeki\/uploads\/2015\/07\/how-to-locate-a-missing-android-phone-using-a-google-account-16.jpg\" alt=\"how to locate \/ find a missing android phone\" width=\"780\" height=\"427\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>14. The phone will get locked<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hovatek.com\/blog\/bpyeki\/uploads\/2015\/07\/how-to-locate-a-missing-android-phone-using-a-google-account-17.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2111\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hovatek.com\/blog\/bpyeki\/uploads\/2015\/07\/how-to-locate-a-missing-android-phone-using-a-google-account-17.png\" alt=\"locating a missing android phone\" width=\"480\" height=\"854\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>15. The password you set will be required to unlock the phone<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hovatek.com\/blog\/bpyeki\/uploads\/2015\/07\/how-to-locate-a-missing-android-phone-using-a-google-account-18.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2111\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hovatek.com\/blog\/bpyeki\/uploads\/2015\/07\/how-to-locate-a-missing-android-phone-using-a-google-account-18.png\" alt=\"locating a missing android phone\" width=\"480\" height=\"854\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>16. If you wish to Wipe your data (incase you have very sensitive information on it) then go back to step 11\u00a0and select Erase<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hovatek.com\/blog\/bpyeki\/uploads\/2015\/07\/how-to-locate-a-missing-android-phone-using-a-google-account-14.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2129\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hovatek.com\/blog\/bpyeki\/uploads\/2015\/07\/how-to-locate-a-missing-android-phone-using-a-google-account-14.jpg\" alt=\"how to locate \/ find a missing android phone\" width=\"780\" height=\"427\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>17. Click &#8220;Erase&#8221; to confirm<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hovatek.com\/blog\/bpyeki\/uploads\/2015\/07\/how-to-locate-a-missing-android-phone-using-a-google-account-19.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2129\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hovatek.com\/blog\/bpyeki\/uploads\/2015\/07\/how-to-locate-a-missing-android-phone-using-a-google-account-19.jpg\" alt=\"how to locate \/ find a missing android phone\" width=\"780\" height=\"427\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Hovatek&#8230;.just a button away!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are quite a number of useful applications for locating your missing Android phone(s) but in this guide, we&#8217;ll be looking at a way to easily locate your missing Android phone using your Google account. 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