Our mobile devices, particularly phones, are essential to daily life. Their versatility allows us to use them for nearly anything. However, phones can easily be lost, stolen, or unintentionally left behind. In such situations, knowing how to track your phone is crucial for recovery.
Some phones have built-in tracking features that only need to be activated. This guide focuses specifically on tracking Android phones. Here, we’ll walk you through the steps to track an Android phone for free.
Both Google and various Android vendors provide “Find My Phone” features that enable free tracking of Android devices. Additionally, you can use Google Maps Timeline to review location history.
1. Google Find My Device
As long as the phone is online and you have access to its associated Google account, this app allows you to track its location. Using GPS, Google Find My Device can locate your phone, remotely erase its data, play a sound for nearby detection, or lock the device.
2. Find My Phone Feature from Android Vendors
Many popular Android brands offer their own “Find My Phone” feature, similar to Google’s Find My Device. To use it, you need to create an account with the vendor and enable the feature, making it simple to track your Android phone for free. Below is a list of popular vendors with links to detailed instructions for their tracking features. Note that for some brands, such as Google Pixel, LG, Oppo, Vivo, and Realme, you’ll need to rely on Google’s Find My Device.
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Samsung Find My Mobile
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Motorola MYMOTOBLUR
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Xiaomi/Redmi Find Device
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OnePlus Find My Phone
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Huawei Find Device
Use Best Phone Locator to Track Android Phone with Free Trial
Numerous phone locator apps are available for Android devices. Some are free but offer limited accuracy, while others provide high-precision tracking with a free trial period. For real-time tracking, MobileTracking Family Locator is a top choice. It leverages GPS, cell tower, and Wi-Fi technologies for precise location tracking. Additional features include location history, geofencing with instant alerts when a child enters or leaves a designated area, and remote monitoring via camera and one-way audio to observe the surroundings of your child’s phone.
Other features include:
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Screen time and app control, including blocking and scheduling
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Content filtering and porn blocking on apps like WhatsApp and Snapchat
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Website blocking and browsing history tracking
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Syncing notifications for incoming messages and calls
How to Use MobileTracking Family Locator to Track an Android Phone
Follow these steps to set up and use the MobileTracking Family Locator app:
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Search for MobileTracking Parental Control on Google Play or the App Store. Download and install it on the device you’ll use to track the Android phone.
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Sign up for a MobileTracking account and log in.
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On the Android phone you wish to track, download MobileTracking Kids from kids.MobileTracking.at.
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Link the two devices using the binding code displayed in the MobileTracking Parental Control app. Grant the necessary permissions for MobileTracking Kids.
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In the MobileTracking Parental Control app, tap the GPS icon at the bottom of the dashboard to view the Android phone’s location.
Conclusion
All Android phones, powered by Google, come with the preinstalled Find My Device feature for tracking. Some Android vendors also include their own built-in Find My Phone features. For enhanced functionality, you can install a free third-party app like MobileTracking to track your Android phone from anywhere in the world.
Need to monitor company-owned Android devices?
With the MobileTracking Business MDM solution, you can centrally manage all your company’s Android devices, monitor their usage, status, and real-time location, and set up secure geofencing to ensure devices stay within designated areas.
FAQs about Tracking Android Phones
Can You Track an Android Phone Using IMEI?
Yes, tracking an Android phone via its IMEI number is possible, but this capability is restricted to mobile service providers or law enforcement.
Can I Track an Android Phone by Number?
Yes, a “phone lookup service” can provide the general location of a phone number, but it cannot pinpoint the user’s exact location.
Can You Track an Android Phone with Another Android?
Yes, you can use Google’s Find My Device, Samsung’s Find My Mobile, other vendors’ Find My Phone features, or apps like MobileTracking Parental Control to track an Android phone from another Android device.
