Have you forgotten after placing your mobile somewhere? And, Have you lost your mobile? Or, is your mobile phone stolen by someone? And now, are you worried about your mobile? Do you wanna trace your mobile yourself and want to know how to find my phone without going to the Police?
Then, Don't worry and please stay with us. You will get all your answers here. By the end, it's possible that we will have suggested a solution to your problem as well.
So, we are dividing this process into parts so that it can be easy to understand.
1. What is IMEI Number? - Find My Phone
To find your phone, first of all, Let's know what is IMEI no. which is the main term of this whole procedure. IMEI Number is a 15 digits unique identification number of a device. A device that can connect with networks have this number like mobiles, tablets, dongle etc. It is very important to know your mobile phone's IMEI number because without this number, neither you can do nor Police as well. It can't change. Although, it's not under everyone's control, still if somebody tries to change it, it'll be illegal.
When we go to the police to register an FIR they also need your mobile's IMEI number and they ask it to track or to further investigation. First, they blacklist our mobile, in this case, blacklist means when any mobile is blacklisted, neither thief use it nor sell it because no one can use a sim card, call anyone or access the internet.
For this purpose, Police has to communicate with all the service providers/telecom operators and spell them out that if anyone tries to use your company's sim card in this given IMEI number's mobile, should not be able to access it and inform us as far as you can. And, when someone tries for the same, operators send alert to the Police. But this process can be used only when your mobile is active.
Now, You've understood how much is IMEI number important but how can we get it. Do not carry the burden. Let me help you.
Now, Let's understand, where can we find the IMEI number.
How can we get IMEI Number?
There are so many ways through which we can get our mobile's IMEI number.
- In Mobile's Bill
- Mobile's Back Panel Under The Battery
- In Mobile Status Setting
- Dial *#06#
- For iPhones - iTool (Devices Preference) > Devices > Devices Backups List > Your Mobile > IMEI No.
2. How to find my phone myself?
Simply, I want to denote first thing that if your mobile is in an active condition, this part will help you 100%. How to know your mobile is active or not? Described below.
Second thing, If you've already enabled Find My Device in your mobile's setting then it is workable for you.
You know your mobile's IMEI number if you enabled Find My Device then, for Androids -
Open Browser > Search "Find my device" > Go to "Find my device - Google" > Select Action.
Here, you'll consider your mobile that is it active or not because if your mobile is connected with the network then your mobile's status is active then on the screen's left side, you are able to see your mobile's image and information then you can take actions by yourself if you don't see then get it that your mobile is not active.
For iPhones -
Open App Store > Install "Find My iPhone" > Open This App > Go to Your Mobile > Select Action.
Actions That You Can Take
- Play Sound - If you've forgotten after placing your phone somewhere or maybe that mobile is kept around you, which you are trying to find but you've no idea where is it. This option is for you. Simply, You can use this action. When you select this option, your mobile will start ringing like a call whether it is in silent mode and after finding mobile, to stop the sound, press the power key on the device.
- Secure Device - If your mobile is not around you, there is a concern here. For this moment, Your data is more critical than your mobile. So first of all, go to this option. This action will make your phone lock so that none can use the phone. Also, we'll get more time for legal action by doing this to get your mobile back if you want, but it takes so much time, and maybe there is almost no chance here. You can also send a message so that your message as contact details will appear on the lock screen. Sometimes, it works because there are also some good people in this world. If he/she read the message, they can help us to bring it back home. When you'll go to this option, it will ask you a message(optional) and phone number(optional), type a message & phone number, Click on Secure Device. Done!! Also, your google account will sign out.
- Erase Device - If you know or you consider that your mobile is stolen then this situation is too critical. There is no chance to get your mobile back. Then, there is no way to do it. You have to use this action and as fast as possible as well because you don't have so much time. Your mobile can show out of network at any time, data can leak. But, you should only use this action if you have no choice left. Your all data will be erased and google account will be signed out. But, if you go with this option then you will not be able to track your phone as well.
Again, I am intimating that if your mobile is not out of network and active then this practice will work. Still, It didn't work and worried about your mobile then go for the next part.
3. Find my mobile with the police
If the above practices didn't help you, unfortunately, you're in big trouble. Now, You have no choice but to go to the police. If you want to secure your data and you want to get your phone back as well, contact police.
The police will start the same investigation that we've described above but they will also be able to help you only if your phone is active. So, in both cases, whether the phone is being tracked by you or the police, the Mobile phone should be active if your mobile is inactive your mobile will not get you back.
Literally, even if we don't want to, we have to say that you should give up your hope, you will hardly get your mobile back. Because nowadays, thieves or pickers are so clever these days that they will not switch on your phone.
But still, we'll recommend you to register an FIR. Whether it is active or inactive. It's a genuine suggestion. Don't wait for much time. Try these above suggestions as fast as you can. If it didn't work then contact the police as soon as possible because if someone uses your mobile illegally, you'll be responsible for this and you can be stuck in the big problem. The police will find you guilty
On the other side, if you had already registered an FIR, you'll not be guilty. The police will understand that you're not responsible and you had already taken action without any delay. The police will understand too that illegal work had started after stealing your mobile. But, if you wait for a single day then think about it.
4. Block IMEI Number in Inactive Condition.
If your mobile is not connected with any network or it is inactive, no problem, still, you have a way to use block your phone action. First, you have to block the IMEI number. For this process, first of all, you have to register an FIR and bring 1 copy of the FIR.
Further, Govt. has launched a website where we can block our IMEI number. By doing this, we can do the same as telecom operators. Now, the mobile is like a toy, the thief can't do anything with this phone because none can use the sim card. So, no sim card, no calls and no internet. And, if we get it back then we can unblock the phone. To block your phone - Open "Browser" > Search "ceir.gov.in" > Block Stolen/Lost Mobile > Fill the details > Submit.
In conclusion, We have suggested some practices for you, for active mobiles and inactive mobiles as well. But we would like to tell you that don't take any risk with your privacy. As soon as you find out that you have lost the phone, first you ring and see if you can hear the ring if it is heard, it's okay, otherwise, try to track the phone as soon as possible and register an FIR.
For the time being, you see that if you don't see any possibility, erase all your data without spending too much time. Your data is more important to you than your phone. You can also buy another phone and if you are lucky, you can get your old mobile back and later you can backup your old data, but once your data will leak, you can't think what can happen. And, we are also suggesting you some best apps for your future mobile safety.
Tips for the future to avoid these mistakes.
If you want to secure your mobile or already lost and don't wanna do this mistake again.
- Go to " Settings" > "Google" > "Security" > "Find My Device" > Enable it. Always keep this service running.
- If your mobile also provides its own "Find Device" service then also enable it. You can find it mostly in the "Security" category.
- For iPhones, Go to "Settings" > "iCloud" > "Find My iPhone" > Enable it.
- Install "Google Find My Device", Open & Enable it. always keep this installed.
- Install "FollowMee GPS Tracker: Locate & Track Your Device" > Give Permissions & Continue > Login or Register > Go to "Settings" > Go to "Track Interval" > Change "5 minutes to 1 minute" to track every single minute for live location. Now, even if your mobile is lost, you are still tracking it continuously. Open "Browser" > Search "followmee GPS tracker login" > Open First Link From Official Website > Again Login with The Same Account > Continue to My Map > Track Your Mobile.
- Essential Apps that you can use to track your mobile and to track your family members mobile. Remember, these apps are not in the order of most important. You can select one or two of them.
These apps will work as your family member and track your family with you. And some apps are to track your mobile. So these are all the possible ways that you can do. There is no other way that you can go with.
Hope you've got all your answers. We'll say again the boring thing that never take the risk. Your privacy should be most important for you. Now, We also hope that you've known how can you find your phone.
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