Find, lock, or erase a lost Android device

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

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

If y'all used your lost phone for ii-footstep verification, you must accept a backup phone or fill-in lawmaking.

Remotely find, lock, or erase

    • If y'all have more than than one telephone, click the lost phone at the top of the screen.
    • If your lost telephone has more than than one user profile, sign in with a Google Business relationship that'south on the main contour. Larn about user profiles.

  2. The lost telephone gets a notification.

  3. On the map, you'll become info about where the telephone is.

    • The location is approximate and might non be authentic.
    • If your phone can't exist institute, you'll see its terminal known location, if available.

  4. Pick what y'all want to do. If needed, first click Enable lock & erase.

    • Play sound:Rings your phone at total volume for v minutes, fifty-fifty if it's set to silent or vibrate.
    • Secure device:Locks your telephone with your Pivot, pattern, or countersign. If you don't take a lock, you tin can gear up one. To help someone return your phone to you, you tin add a bulletin or phone number to the lock screen.
    • Erase device:Permanently deletes all information on your phone (but might not delete SD cards). Subsequently you erase, Observe My Device won't piece of work on the telephone.
      Important: If you find your telephone later erasing, you'll likely need your Google Account countersign to utilize it once more. Learn almost device protection.

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

Detect with an app

  1. On another Android phone or tablet, open the Discover My Device app .
    If the other device doesn't yet accept the app, get it on Google Play.
  2. Sign in.
    • If your own device is lost, tap Continue every bit [your name].
    • If y'all're helping a friend, tap Sign in as guest and let your friend sign in.
  3. Follow the aforementioned steps as listed above.Continue to steps.

Related resources

  • Be ready to notice a lost phone
  • Set screen lock
  • Put emergency information on your lock screen
  • Manage your phone's location settings
  • Can't sign in to your Google Account

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