Currently, almost every user is faced with the theft or loss of their favorite gadget, but you should not say goodbye to the device in advance, since in most cases it can be found. Modern technologies do not stand still and programmers come up with new applications that can protect your device via the Internet, we tried to consider the main ways that you would understand how to find a stolen tablet easily, and not think about buying a new one.
Anti-Theft Features of Android Tablet
Given the ever-increasing mobility and cost of gadgets, as well as the widest distribution of the Android platform among mobile devices, Google released a special manager application in 2013, thanks to which you can find a lost tablet if it is stolen. The new software product received a name and became a mandatory utility on all devices with the Android 2.2 and higher operating platform installed. However, when buying a gadget, Android Device Manager is in a dormant state and must be activated. To do this, you need to perform the following operations in sequence:
- in the "Settings" menu, you need to find the "Security" section and open it;
- in the section there is a subsection "Device administrators" - open and find the item "Remote control"
- put a tick in this item and agree to activation;
- sequentially exit the menu.
If there is a personal computer or laptop at home, and the user has an account in the Google system, then you can check the utility's performance through a computer. In order to find a stolen tablet through the Google service, you need to find the "Android Remote Control" page in your account and see if your model is in the list of synchronized devices. If not, then you need to repeat the activation procedure or simply restart the gadget. After the device is found and its identifier (usually the model name) appears in the drop-down list of connected and synchronized devices, you must click on the "Locate" button. After a certain amount of time, a blinking location dot will appear on the map, along with the last time you connected to the network. This feature is intended for users who forget their device somewhere.
Despite the convenience of using Android Device Manager, it has certain disadvantages, the main of which are:
- low level of protection - an attacker just needs to reset the factory settings or remove the battery and the device cannot be identified;
- localization accuracy largely depends on the type of connection - 2G / 3G or LTE;
- when the tablet is connected to the Internet via WI-Fi - wireless interface and the 2G / 3G module is disabled, the utility will indicate the location of the router;
- the accuracy of the determination is significantly increased with the presence of a GPS (satellite) navigation module.
Often users use a tablet to access the Internet without a SIM card only through a Wi-Fi network. In this case, the ability to detect the coordinates of the location of the stolen tablet depends on its functionality - the presence of an integrated GPS navigation module and other hardware features of the main chipset. Also, the possibility of finding a tablet if it is turned off depends on the functionality. It should be said right away that gadgets with a SIM card installed and activated Internet access via mobile networks provide more opportunities to find the loss.
Other security utilities
Today, the pages of the Google Play Internet resource have other applications that will not only allow you to find a stolen tablet, but also make it possible to block it via the Internet. However, it is necessary to distinguish between accidental loss and simple theft. In the latter case, the probability of returning the gadget is close to zero, but remote blocking will not allow fraudsters to get to the private data of user accounts. The most popular among device owners are the following software tools.
Avast Anti-Treft is considered today one of the most versatile means of protection. In this case, the user himself decides which functions he wants to activate. Most use the following features of the Avast Anti-Treft software module:
- if there is a GPS module, it can be searched and localized on Google maps;
- remote control of the tablet (lock, disable) using an SMS command from another gadget;
- blocking the device or sending a signal in case of unauthorized replacement of the SIM card;
- "invisibility" mode, which will not allow an unauthorized user to find out about the presence of an installed and activated Avast Anti-Treft module.
Users with root rights can activate other additional settings:
- erasing the device's memory when an unauthorized replacement of the SIM card is attempted;
- inclusion of individual sound signals;
- using a hidden call to intercept and send sounds from the microphone.
in addition to protecting gadgets from viruses and malware, it allows you to provide:
- online access to information stored in the integrated memory of the gadget;
- search for a stolen tablet with the localization of its location on the map;
- turn on the sound signal to detect the device.
The application allows you to find the tablet even if it is in "airplane mode" and the vibration signal is turned off. When installing the application, a code word is requested, sending which via SMS, via the Internet or via GPS allows you to initiate various actions, the main of which is the sound or vibration signal that allows you to localize the location of the lost tablet. Of course, in order to find a device by code, it must be either online or connected to the Internet.
An equally useful function is to determine the coordinates of a tablet computer or phone, which again requires sending a code word. Moreover, the codes - words for the implementation of the first and second functions should be different. Of course, a stolen tablet, Wheres My Droid is unlikely to help find, but for forgetful and absent-minded users, it is quite suitable.
Is it possible to find a stolen tablet
Let's deal with the main question that worries many users, is it possible to find a stolen tablet quickly. Any official search for a lost item is possible only if there are documents. If an application is filed with the police, then it must indicate the serial number of the product and (preferably) special signs - scratched glass, jammed power button, logo sticker, and similar nuances. Often, the police refuse to accept an application for the theft of a tablet if there are no documents for it. To what extent this is legitimate is a separate discussion. But to be sure of the effectiveness of official searches, you need to know the serial number and have a tablet passport.
The serial number will be required to search for a gadget by IMEI - through the International Mobile Equipment Identity system, which is quite widespread in the West and replaces all additional applications there.
Conclusion
Of course, if a stolen tablet worth 15-25 thousand rubles (Sony Xperia Z3 or Samsung Galaxy Tab Active), then searching for it is advisable and any additional security system can increase not only the likelihood of successful searches, but also significantly reduce the risk of theft itself. At the same time, the owners of cheap, usually Chinese brands, the price of which does not exceed 5-7 thousand rubles, believe that it is better to purchase a new device than to get on your nerves and find a lost one. Moreover, all stored information is usually duplicated on removable media, and any everyday routine, such as photos, music or videos, is stored in the integrated memory.
Such a possibility exists. But first you need to make sure that it really was stolen. Maybe he just got lost in the apartment. Recently, developers have offered various services that will help the user in his search. Let's look at some of them.
Manufacturers of Android devices have provided for the possibility of loss or theft of their products.
This is a free service from Google. To use it, you need to follow these steps:
* Sign up for your Google+ account if you haven't already.
* Go to GooglePlay, download and install the free Android Device Manager app on your tablet. This program works on all versions of the Android operating system, starting from 2.2.
* You need to link your account to this app. It is not difficult to do this - just answer the questions of the system.
* Now, when logging into the account, the user has access to the full list of previously attached mobile devices (their number is not limited). Now let's look at how to find a lost tablet using this service. To do this, you need to run the installed application on any Android device and log into your account using the guest login provided specifically for this case.
If this is not possible, then you should go to the application website from any device with an Internet connection. Then, using the remote control function, launch the audio file for playback. The lost tablet will play the file for 5 minutes at high volume. This time is enough to find the device if it is lost somewhere in the apartment. If the loss occurred somewhere else, the sound signal will attract the attention of people nearby. They can return the find to the owner, which is greatly facilitated by the meaningful content of an audio file or a text message displayed on the screen.
Android Device Manager app overview:
If the tablet was stolen, this method will not lead to the desired result. You can try to use other features of the application:
* "location" function. With its help, you can display the location where the device is currently located, provided that the GPS function is turned on or the Internet is connected. Otherwise, the last location where one of these conditions was met will be shown.
* If it was not possible to find and return the tablet, then you can at least make it difficult for an attacker to use it. Among the possibilities - setting a password to unlock the screen (if it has not been done before) and erasing all information. If the device is not currently available, the function will automatically start when the connection first appears.
The Czech developers of the application have provided the user with the opportunity to specify the actions to be performed when changing the SIM card. Among them:
* blocking the device by setting a PIN code;
* complete removal of information;
* sending a message with the coordinates of the current location and the new SIM card number to the specified mailbox or phone.
True, all this is relevant only with 3G. You can also tell the program what to do in case of theft or loss of the device. If the user has an account on the program website, it is enough to log into it and transfer the status of his tablet to the "lost" state. In this case, the specified list of actions will be performed, including blocking access to the memory card.
This is another common antivirus that will help you find your lost tablet. German developers have provided the Avira Mobile Security service with the following functionality:
* blocking that restricts access to the missing device;
* cleaning, with which you can delete all information;
* detection, which serves to determine the coordinates of the device;
* a signal that allows you to find the tablet by loud sound;
* blacklist blocking calls and SMS messages.
Antivirus is available for Android and iOS. If you have lost your tablet, then there are several more ways to find it. However, their basic functionality is about the same. The owner of the tablet should be aware that after purchasing the device, it is better to immediately install one of the indicated services on it and register it there. This can greatly simplify the search in the future. If it was not possible to find the lost tablet, then you should contact the police. You should take the documents for the device with you. Be sure to take the warranty card, as this paper contains the personal number (IMEI) of the tablet, by which it can be identified when entering the network.
Is it possible to find a lost android- an important question, therefore, methods are discussed in detail here and instructions are given on how to find a lost android phone or tablet.
In the article we will analyze how to find an android phone or tablet if you have already lost it and how to pre-configure an android device to increase the chances and simplify the search in case of possible loss.
The instruction will be considered based on the Avast antivirus, if you choose another one - it's not scary, all the steps are done almost exactly the same. After installing the antivirus, you must go to the settings (press functions, select Settings) and put a checkmark on Pin-code protection (enter your pin, which you must remember) and another checkmark on Protection from deletion - if an attacker sees the antivirus - without a pin code will not be able to delete it, so we will have more time to search.
After installing the antivirus, go to avast! Anti-Theft and you will be prompted to install the application we need from the Play Market.
In addition to installing the application itself, you need to spend a little time and follow the instructions below to configure the operation of this program.
We will configure the android so that an attacker or a person who finds the phone cannot perform any actions with the phone or tablet (delete, restart, etc.)
Now you need to create an avast account. To do this, go through the browser to the site id.avast.com and press Create account now Enter your email and create a password.
Now we launch the installed application avast! Anti-Theft:
- Enter a name
- PIN code to access functions (without knowing the PIN, an attacker will not be able to change the application settings).
- Enter the phone number to which you will receive a message about changing the SIM card with a new number.
- Click account settings, log in to your account, enter your phone number and password
We linked the account to our android device
All actions that you can perform with the phone after theft occur on the avast.com website in your account. More details about these actions will be written after setting up the application..
Setting up the avast! Anti-Theft in android device
We go to the point Advanced settings and set up anti-theft protection point by point:
1. Protective actions– what will the phone do if you put it into "Lost". You need to check the boxes next to the following items:
- block phone- in case of loss, the phone is blocked, further actions are only after entering the pin code;
- alarm - perhaps you should not enable this function, as this will greatly attract the attention of the thief, and he will want to pull out the battery;
- without access to phone settings - access to phone settings and, accordingly, to uninstalling applications is blocked (but for now the phone can be rebooted and accessed to uninstall, so read on);
- low battery notification.
2. Lock text, GPS, erasing
Enter text, which will be displayed on the unlock screen if the device is put into the "Lost" mode, for example, "Return for a reward and phone number."
Device Administrator
In the options, check the box next to avast! Anti-Theft - after that in "Lost" mode the attacker will not even be able to turn off the android device without removing the battery.
Now your android device is maximally protected!
How to find a lost android phone or tablet
Internet is on on your lost android
You will find out after sending any request from the site. If they write to you that it is not possible to send a request to the device, then the Internet is turned off, then read the next paragraph.
We go from any device, including a PC to the avast.com website to the account. Go to the My devices tab, click View data, in the Select command column, do the following:
1. We need to find out where the phone is
To do this, select the "Find" item - a request is sent to search for a device. Click on the icon in the Actions column (screenshot) and select Location on the map in the window that opens.
2. "Call"- we can make a secret call from a lost device and hear what is happening around. The call is displayed only in the notification screen.
3. "Lost"- all the actions that we configured on the android take place, namely:
telephone blocked without the possibility of reboot and further use
if the alarm is turned on, the phone starts "scream" and this can not be turned off without removing the battery (if possible) or until it is discharged
Here are the most effective actions, you can run the rest as you wish or situations by selecting the appropriate command in the tab (for example, view recent calls or sms, erase all data, etc.)
Internet on lost android turned off
In this case, we use SMS requests.
After changing the SIM card to the numbers that you added in paragraph Friends SMS will come with the phone number of the new SIM card. To this number you send special sms requests, after which the android will perform the appropriate actions.
SMS must be sent from the numbers that you have added in the Friends section
All commands in the form: Pin space "command". For example, take the PIN code 12345:
12345 LOST - marks the phone as lost
12345 FOUND - marks phone as found
12345 LOCK - locks the phone
12345 UNLOCK - unlocks the device
12345 SIREN ON - turns on the siren
12345 SIREN OFF - turns off the siren
12345 LOCATE - Locates a device
12345 LOCATE 5 - detects a device every 5 minutes
12345 LOCATE STOP - stop tracking
The actions that will occur after the requests are identical to those described in the previous paragraph.
These are the main requests we need. If you need additional ones (last sms, calls, make a call, etc.), write in the comments.
- Leave always Internet included to access these features if your phone is stolen
- Put
- Do
So, we have sorted out how to find a lost android phone or tablet with and without preconfigured software. By the way, you can also take theft insurance along with the purchase of a new device.
It took 3 days to check all the actions and write the article, and as a rule, even people who pay $ 200 for setting up in the store (as well as those who do it :)) do not have such information, so we will be very grateful if you tell about this article to your friends. This can be done using the social media buttons below the article. Rest assured, they will only thank you for this information.
Is it possible to find a lost android- an important question, therefore, methods are discussed in detail here and instructions are given on how to find a lost android phone or tablet.
In the article we will analyze how to find an android phone or tablet if you have already lost it and how to pre-configure an android device to increase the chances and simplify the search in case of possible loss.
The instruction will be considered based on the Avast antivirus, if you choose another one - it's not scary, all the steps are done almost exactly the same. After installing the antivirus, you must go to the settings (press functions, select Settings) and put a checkmark on Pin-code protection (enter your pin, which you must remember) and another checkmark on Protection from deletion - if an attacker sees the antivirus - without a pin code will not be able to delete it, so we will have more time to search.
After installing the antivirus, go to avast! Anti-Theft and you will be prompted to install the application we need from the Play Market.
In addition to installing the application itself, you need to spend a little time and follow the instructions below to configure the operation of this program.
We will configure the android so that an attacker or a person who finds the phone cannot perform any actions with the phone or tablet (delete, restart, etc.)
Now you need to create an avast account. To do this, go through the browser to the site id.avast.com and press Create account now Enter your email and create a password.
Now we launch the installed application avast! Anti-Theft:
- Enter a name
- PIN code to access functions (without knowing the PIN, an attacker will not be able to change the application settings).
- Enter the phone number to which you will receive a message about changing the SIM card with a new number.
- Click account settings, log in to your account, enter your phone number and password
We linked the account to our android device
All actions that you can perform with the phone after theft occur on the avast.com website in your account. More details about these actions will be written after setting up the application..
Setting up the avast! Anti-Theft in android device
We go to the point Advanced settings and set up anti-theft protection point by point:
1. Protective actions– what will the phone do if you put it into "Lost". You need to check the boxes next to the following items:
- block phone- in case of loss, the phone is blocked, further actions are only after entering the pin code;
- alarm - perhaps you should not enable this function, as this will greatly attract the attention of the thief, and he will want to pull out the battery;
- without access to phone settings - access to phone settings and, accordingly, to uninstalling applications is blocked (but for now the phone can be rebooted and accessed to uninstall, so read on);
- low battery notification.
2. Lock text, GPS, erasing
Enter text, which will be displayed on the unlock screen if the device is put into the "Lost" mode, for example, "Return for a reward and phone number."
Device Administrator
In the options, check the box next to avast! Anti-Theft - after that in "Lost" mode the attacker will not even be able to turn off the android device without removing the battery.
Now your android device is maximally protected!
How to find a lost android phone or tablet
Internet is on on your lost android
You will find out after sending any request from the site. If they write to you that it is not possible to send a request to the device, then the Internet is turned off, then read the next paragraph.
We go from any device, including a PC to the avast.com website to the account. Go to the My devices tab, click View data, in the Select command column, do the following:
1. We need to find out where the phone is
To do this, select the "Find" item - a request is sent to search for a device. Click on the icon in the Actions column (screenshot) and select Location on the map in the window that opens.
2. "Call"- we can make a secret call from a lost device and hear what is happening around. The call is displayed only in the notification screen.
3. "Lost"- all the actions that we configured on the android take place, namely:
telephone blocked without the possibility of reboot and further use
if the alarm is turned on, the phone starts "scream" and this can not be turned off without removing the battery (if possible) or until it is discharged
Here are the most effective actions, you can run the rest as you wish or situations by selecting the appropriate command in the tab (for example, view recent calls or sms, erase all data, etc.)
Internet on lost android turned off
In this case, we use SMS requests.
After changing the SIM card to the numbers that you added in paragraph Friends SMS will come with the phone number of the new SIM card. To this number you send special sms requests, after which the android will perform the appropriate actions.
SMS must be sent from the numbers that you have added in the Friends section
All commands in the form: Pin space "command". For example, take the PIN code 12345:
12345 LOST - marks the phone as lost
12345 FOUND - marks phone as found
12345 LOCK - locks the phone
12345 UNLOCK - unlocks the device
12345 SIREN ON - turns on the siren
12345 SIREN OFF - turns off the siren
12345 LOCATE - Locates a device
12345 LOCATE 5 - detects a device every 5 minutes
12345 LOCATE STOP - stop tracking
The actions that will occur after the requests are identical to those described in the previous paragraph.
These are the main requests we need. If you need additional ones (last sms, calls, make a call, etc.), write in the comments.
- Leave always Internet included to access these features if your phone is stolen
- Put
- Do
So, we have sorted out how to find a lost android phone or tablet with and without preconfigured software. By the way, you can also take theft insurance along with the purchase of a new device.
It took 3 days to check all the actions and write the article, and as a rule, even people who pay $ 200 for setting up in the store (as well as those who do it :)) do not have such information, so we will be very grateful if you tell about this article to your friends. This can be done using the social media buttons below the article. Rest assured, they will only thank you for this information.
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The cell phone is an indispensable element in people's daily lives. Having lost it as a result of loss or theft, some of the possibilities of a person are sharply limited. That is why everyone tries to find their lost smartphone as quickly as possible. However, what needs to be done for effective searches, no one knows for sure. On the Internet, you can familiarize yourself with several ways to search for a stolen smartphone on Android. But, there is one condition - this is knowledge of the imei of your phone.
What is imei
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Imei is the original smartphone number, which consists of 15 digits. It can be seen on the body of the device under the battery. It is worth noting that in order to view the number, it is not necessary to pull out the battery. You can dial the combination * # 06 # and the number will be displayed on the phone display.
Ways to search for a smartphone by imei
1. Google
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Google users have the ability to find an Android phone using a special service - "Android Remote Control". The service is built into the operating system of the device. It allows you to detect a stolen device on a virtual geographic map.
In addition to indicating the coordinates of the device, other features can be used through the site - “Block and delete data” and “Call” if a person has lost the device near the house. It is worth noting that the device you are looking for must have an android version higher than 3.2.25. Otherwise, identification will become impossible.
2.Airdroid app
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Airdroid is similar to Google with several additional services. The developers of the application have achieved the ability to independently manage the device at the software level. However, if the phone is disconnected from the Internet or the SIM card is removed, remote control will not be possible. The Airdroid app is installed from the Google Play Gallery.
Read also: How to remove the screen lock on an Android device
3. Lost Android Program
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A more powerful program that also allows you to remotely control the machine. To start using it, you need to install a small client from the Google Play catalog. After that, the Personal Notes application will appear on the smartphone, under the “mask” of which Lost Android will function. After activating the program, you should grant it device administrator rights. Next, sign up with a Google account. Now the program is ready to work and can find the device. Here are some features that can be used remotely:
- turning on sound, vibration, display;
- search for the location of the device on the map. If GPS is disabled, the user will be able to enable this option;
- blocking and unblocking from the Internet;
- sending pop-up messages asking for the return of the device;
- viewing and copying photos, messages, contacts;
- receiving a notification about the replacement of a SIM card, etc.
4. Reporting to the police
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On the territory of the Russian Federation, only operators of this communication have access to data on the location of a cell phone. But, such information is allowed to be disclosed to citizens only after the appeal of law enforcement agencies. Therefore, in order to find the lost device, it is necessary to write a statement to the police indicating its imei and passport data, the name of the applicant, and also present proof of ownership of the device.
After accepting the application, police officers will send a request to mobile operators, who will check the registration of the subscriber with the specified number and provide an official response. However, such an algorithm for finding a lost smartphone is hardly possible if the applicant is an ordinary person. The fact is that domestic law enforcement agencies are very slow to respond to such statements. In addition, cellular communication companies almost never turn off the device until the fact of its abduction is actually proved by representatives of the relevant authorities. In most cases, all this leads to the fact that the scammer manages to sell the device or change the number.
