[Free] Find My Phone: Find your phone with Google!

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Google has launched an application that lets you locate a device free of charge ! An application called Find My Device that lets you geolocate an Android phone for free in case of loss, theft or other.

Find out all you need to know about Free Find My Phone from Google avant de l’installer et de l’utiliser !

To locate a device quickly :

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👀 Find my Device by Google ▶️ Features
Prerequisites
  • Device connected to Google and the Internet
  • Application installed and location activated
Assets
  • Geolocate an Android device
  • Remote data deletion
  • Ring for 5 minutes.
Free? Yes
Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐(4,3/5)
Offline availability Nope

*Reviews on Play Store.

How do I locate my cell phone with Google Find My Device?

To succeed in find a lost or stolen smartphone with this application, you must follow a few simple steps essential, namely :

1. Vérifier que l’appareil peut être localisé en cas de perte ou autre

Above all, it is crucial to check the following points:

a) L’application est téléchargée sur l’appareil :

It is generally installed by default on all Android devices. However, you can still download and install Find My Device free of charge sur Play Store si ce n’est pas le cas.

b) L’appareil est connecté à Google

Pour vérifier que c’est le cas :

  • Meeting on Settings GoogleThe name and l’adresse e-mail de votre compte doivent s’afficher ici s’il est connecté à votre compte.

c) Localization is activated

It is also important to ensure that the localisation sur l’appareil soit activée.

Here's how to do it:

  • Check your SettingsPositionActiver l’interrupteur de localisation si ce n’est pas le cas.
Settings then Position.
Parameters then Position. ©️Princia for Alucare.
Activate localization on Android.
Enable localization on Android. ©️Princia for Alucare.

2. Localiser l’appareil

You have filled in the necessary conditions to use this application?

Si oui, passons à l’étape suivante !

a) Connexion au compte Google de l’appareil à localiser en ligne

Google account connected online to locate an Android
Compte Google connecté en ligne afin de suivre l’endroit où se trouve un Android. ©️Princia pour le site Alucare

Pour l’utiliser, vous devez être connecté à your Google Account online, the same as on the phone to be located.

To do this :

  1. Meeting on android.com/find
  2. In the top right-hand corner of the window, click on the‘icône de compte of your browser and log in to your account.

b) Trouver l’appareil Android

Next :

  • On the card information on the approximate location of your device. That is, if it's switched on. If not, you'll just see its last location.
  • Finally, all you have to do is choose what you want to do of your device among the existing options.
Android device found thanks to Google Locate my device
An Android found thanks to this application. ©️Princia for the Alucare website

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What are the features of Google's Find My Device?

In addition to being able to determine the localisation d’un téléphone gratuitement, l’application dispose également de nombreuses fonctionnalités, à savoir :

1. Make your device ring :

Cela permet à l’appareil de ring for 5 minutes même s’il est en mode silencieux.

To activate this feature :

  1. Rendez-vous toujours sur le site : “android.com/find
  2. Accédez au panneau de gauche de l’appareil que vous souhaitez émettre un son et cliquez sur “Faire sonner”.

To stop the ringing, press the “bouton d’alimentation” ou bien sur l’option sur le site “Arrêter la sonnerie”.

2. Securing your device :

You can also back up your data using its Sécuriser l’appareil.

However, remember that this log out of your Google Account but will prevent your data from falling into the wrong hands.

To do so, visit the website :

  1. Click on the left pane Locate my device, puis appuyez sur l’option Sécuriser l’appareil.
  2. Si vous ne disposez pas d’un système de verrouillage d’écran, vous devrez set password then click on Nextand your data is now secure.

3. Delete all data

This option will perform a complete reset your phone irreversibly.

Please note, however, that when you delete a device, its geolocation information is also deleted. deleted. As a result, you can no longer find it via GPS.

To use this feature :

Also on the Find my Device website:

  1. In the left pane, click on the Erase data de l’appareil
  2. Click again on Erase data to confirm.
  3. Finally, click on "Delete.

Other efficient location applications!

Want to browse the best alternatives to this Google application ?

1. GEOfinder.mobi

GEOfinder.mobi is an application that allows you to track a device with the number associated with it without the person's knowledge.

It should be noted, however, that GEOfinder.mobi n’est pas gratuitbut offers a legal service à moindre coût et une version d’essai à 1 $ pour un jour.

👀 GEOfinder.mobi 🗒️ Features
Prerequisites
  • Phone number
Assets
  • Géolocaliser n’importe quel type téléphone
  • No installation required
  • Anonymous
Free? No. Discover the GEOfinder prices
Review Discover here a full review of GEOfinder
Offline availability Nope

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To find your devices :

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2. Google Maps

An application for find a remote device également, il s’agit d’une alternative intéressante à Find My Device.

Before locate a device with Google MapsHere's what you need to know:

👀 Google Maps ▶️ Features
Prerequisites
  • Device connected to Google and the Internet
  • Application installed and location activated
Assets
  • Follow an Android or iPhone device.
Free? Yes
Review ⭐⭐⭐☆ ☆ (3,5/5)
Offline availability Nope

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FAQs

Pourquoi mon téléphone n’est pas localisable ?

Here are some reasons why you can't trace it:

  • The device is off or does not have more than enough batteries,
  • Il n’est not connected to the Internet,
  • It has been airplane mode.
  • Le service de localisation n’est pas activé.

Puis-je partager la localisation de mes appareils à d’autres personnes avec Find my Device ?

Yes. In addition to your phone, you can also share the location of your other devices. to your loved onesincluding headphones, watches, etc.

To do this :

  1. Rendez-vous dans l’application and then sélectionnez l’appareil you'd like to share,
  2. Then click on Partager l’appareil,
  3. Pour envoyer l’invitation à la personne avec laquelle vous voulez partager la position d’un appareil, suivez les instructions affichées à l’écran,
  4. Then wait for the recipient accepte l’invitation,
  5. Une fois l’invitation acceptée, il ne vous reste plus qu’à confirm sharing and you're done!

How do I locate an iPhone?

Pour déterminer l’emplacement d’un iPhone, Apple a développé l’Find My application free of charge. With more interesting features than Google's, it is much appreciated by users.

How do I locate my Samsung?

The Samsung users disposent également d’une fonctionnalité similaire appelée “Find My Mobile” pour retrouver leur smartphone en cas de vol ou de perte.

Similarly, for locate a device without authorization and free of charge avec cet outil, les utilisateurs doivent d’abord log in to their Samsung account before their device is lost or stolen.

What's the best alternative to Find my Device?

The best alternative to this application is undoubtedly GEOfinder.mobi. Whatever your appliance, you can call on his services!

All you need is the contact associated with it so you can track it. So, as soon as the finder (or owner) clicks on the SMS link sent to it, you can track your smartphone.

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