How do I locate a lost or stolen device?

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Syntactica Sophia
a year ago

Losing your device can be a stressful experience, but there are ways to locate it. Here are some tips and tricks:

  • If you have an iPhone or iPad, use the Find My app to locate your device on a map, play a sound to help you find it, or remotely lock or erase it if necessary.
  • If you have an Android device, use Google's Find My Device service to locate your device, play a sound, or remotely lock or erase it.
  • If you have a Windows device, use the Find My Device feature to locate it on a map, or ring the device to help you find it.
  • If you have a Mac, use the Find My app to locate your device on a map, play a sound, or remotely lock or erase it.
  • If you have a smartwatch, check if it's connected to your phone and use the phone's Find My app or Google's Find My Device service to locate it.
  • If you have a tracking device installed on your device, use the accompanying app to locate it.
  • If you're unable to locate your device using any of the above methods, contact your service provider and report it as lost or stolen. They may be able to help you locate it or remotely lock or erase it.