Tag: find my phone

*updated May ’18

Lost your android phone? You can have your phone send out a Here I am! ring, or lock the device with an “If found, please return” message.

To Locate your Android Phone

1. Go to https://www.google.com/android/find.
   Note: you will be prompted to log into your Google account.
2. Your phone’s locationwill appear highlighted.
3. Select preferred option(s):
   a. Click Ring to have your phone ring.
   b. Click Lock to secure your phone with a message and callback number.
   c. Click Erase to wipe your personal data.

Cheers!

hɔuᴉnb

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• Google Maps Easter Egg
• Managing your Android Devices
• Windows Phones 8.1

Comments and questions are always welcome!

The Android Manager is accessed through the Play Store. Use this site to rename your devices (e.g., phones, tablets, wearables) or remove a lost device from the Play Store list.

To Managing Your Android Phones

1. Go to https://play.google.com.
   Note: you will need to be logged into your Google account.
2. Click the Gear icon .  Your Devices will appear under My Devices.
3. Click to rename device.
4. Uncheck ‘Show in Menus’ to hide device to apps (i.e., Google Play).
5. Click Update.

Cheers!

hɔuᴉnb

Related posts:

• Google Maps Easter Egg
• Phone Smack-down: Cortana vs. Siri vs. Google
•  Windows Phones 8.1

Comments and questions are always welcome!

Honey, have you seen my phone?

You don’t need a tracking device to locate your Android phone. Just log into your Google Play Store account and access the Android Manager.

You can have your phone send out a Here I am! ring, or lock the device with an “If found, please return..” message;

…to reunite you with your lost loved one.

To Locate your Android Phone

1. Go to https://play.google.com.
   Note: you will need to be logged into your Google account.
2. Click the settings icon and select Android Device Manager.
   Your phone’s location will appear highlighted.
3. Select preferred option(s):
   a. Click Ring to have your phone ring.
   b. Enable and Select Lock to secure your phone.
   c. Click Erase to wipe your personal data.

Cheers!

hɔuᴉnb

Related posts:

• Google Maps Easter Egg
• Phone Smack-down: Cortana vs. Siri vs. Google
•  Windows Phones 8.1

Comments and questions are always welcome!