Find my iPhone can only be enabled after linking your iPhone to an iCloud account, using the same settings menu.
Neither the app or website are available on Android phones or tablets. “Find my iPhone” apps for Android are not made by Apple, and are typically very slow and buggy. [2] X Research source You can access the website on any computer operating system, not just Mac.
Unfortunately, clever thieves can set the phone to airplane mode so they can crack your passwords without being accessible to this service. Don’t assume that your data is safe just because you don’t see the phone listed.
“Remote Lock” or “Lost Mode” will set a new 4-digit PIN required to access your phone. Remember this PIN so you can access your phone if it is retrieved. “Send Message” will display a message on the screen. Typically, this is used as a warning that the phone’s location is known, and/or a promise of a reward if the phone is returned anonymously. (You can also “Play Sound” to alert the thief that there is a message. ) “Remote Wipe” is a last resort option that will remove all data from your phone, returning it to default settings and deleting all non-default apps. This should still allow you to track the phone if it is in “Lost Mode,” but some users report issues. [5] X Research source
Changing the password after the phone is disabled is a good idea, since the thief could have access to your account.
Any visible device that is turned on and has location tracking enabled should be marked on the map. Select “Lock,” “Disable,” or “Erase all Data” if they are available. These will only work if they were enabled in advance, using Settings → Security → Device Administrators → Android Device Manager. [7] X Research source
If you are lucky enough to use this version of Android, install the app from your computer through the app store online, selecting your stolen phone. After installation, register the app by texting your phone androidlost register from any phone. [9] X Research source To access Android Lost controls, whether you registered remotely or in advance, visit androidlost. com/#controls and click the “Sign in” button on the top right. Log in to your Google account, and you will be able to track the location of the phone on a map, lock the phone, erase your SD card, and more. [10] X Research source
You can try accessing the site from another smartphone or tablet, but there is no mobile website available, so the site may not be easy to use.
Do not try to sign in with a one-use code, as this code will be texted to your stolen phone.
Ring causes the device to ring even if the volume is turned off. This is mostly helpful for locating lost phones, not stolen ones. Lock will protect the phone with a new password. Erase will permanently wipe all personal data from your phone.
Reporting the crime to the police is also recommended.
Alternatively, call 800. 331. 0500 to disable your service for 30 days. Suspending your service in this way will prevent the thief from using the AT&T network for any purpose, even if a new SIM card is inserted.
Your phone service and billing will automatically be re-enabled after 30 days. Suspending a service due to theft will not penalize your upgrade eligibility or any other features of your account. [13] X Research source
