How to Find a Lost Android Phone

Step by step

1. 1 min

   Access the Find My Device portal

   Navigate to android.com/find on a web browser from any computer, tablet, or smartphone. Sign in with the primary Google account associated with the missing device.

   Note: If you have multiple devices linked to the account, select the missing device from the list at the top of the screen.
2. 1 min

   Identify the device location

   Once the account syncs, the map will display the last known location of your phone. If the device is currently online, the location will update in real-time.

3. 30 sec

   Play a sound to find the device nearby

   Select the Play Sound option from the sidebar. Your device will ring at full volume for five minutes, even if it is set to vibrate or silent mode.

   Note: Press the power button on the device to stop the sound once you have retrieved it.
4. 1 min

   Lock the device remotely

   Select Secure Device to lock the screen with your PIN, pattern, or password if it is not already secured. You can also display a custom message or phone number on the lock screen so a finder can contact you.

5. 1 min

   Erase device data

   Select Erase Device only as a last resort if you cannot recover the phone. This action permanently deletes all data on the device and resets it to factory settings.

   Note: After erasing, you will no longer be able to track the location of the device using Find My Device.