Find, lock, or erase a lost Android device

To find, lock, or erase an Android phone, that telephone must:

  • Exist turned on
  • Be signed in to a Google Account
  • Be continued to mobile data or Wi-Fi
  • Exist visible on Google Play
  • Accept Location turned on
  • Have Find My Device turned on

If you used your lost phone for 2-step verification, you must have a fill-in phone or fill-in lawmaking.

Remotely find, lock, or erase

    • If you have more than 1 telephone, click the lost phone at the top of the screen.
    • If your lost phone has more than ane user profile, sign in with a Google Account that'southward on the primary contour. Learn almost user profiles.

  2. The lost phone gets a notification.

  3. On the map, you'll become info virtually where the phone is.

    • The location is approximate and might not be accurate.
    • If your phone can't be found, yous'll see its last known location, if available.

  4. Pick what you want to practice. If needed, first click Enable lock & erase.

    • Play sound:Rings your phone at full volume for 5 minutes, even if it'southward fix to silent or vibrate.
    • Secure device:Locks your phone with your Pivot, pattern, or password. If you don't have a lock, yous tin can set one. To help someone return your phone to y'all, you can add a message or phone number to the lock screen.
    • Erase device:Permanently deletes all data on your telephone (but might not delete SD cards). Later on yous erase, Find My Device won't piece of work on the telephone.
      Important: If you find your phone after erasing, you'll likely need your Google Account password to use information technology again. Larn about device protection.

Tip: If you lot've linked your telephone to Google, yous can notice or ring information technology by searching for find my phone on google.com.

Observe with an app

  1. On another Android phone or tablet, open the Detect My Device app .
    If the other device doesn't yet have the app, get information technology on Google Play.
  2. Sign in.
    • If your ain device is lost, tap Keep as [your name].
    • If you're helping a friend, tap Sign in equally guest and permit your friend sign in.
  3. Follow the same steps equally listed higher up.Continue to steps.

Related resources

  • Be ready to find a lost telephone
  • Gear up screen lock
  • Put emergency information on your lock screen
  • Manage your phone's location settings
  • Tin can't sign in to your Google Account

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