As our reliance on smarts continues to grow, a lost or phone can put you at a great disadvantage, as it could hold sensitive information, important contacts and valuable data. Therefore, ing down your device becomes even more critical. If you’re thinking that your turned-off phone cannot be tracked, think again. Here’s how to track a cell phone.

1. Check the Location History

If you have enabled location services on your device, you can track it using your Google Maps Location History. Once you have access to the account on which the location history is saved, you can check its last location. Here’s how to do it:

– Go to the Google Maps timeline page on your smart device.
– Select the day you think your phone off.
– Check the ‘Last Seen’ option to see when the last location your device was active.

You may not be able to get an exact location, but at least you will know which general area the phone is in.

2. Use the IMEI Number

The International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) number of your acts as the unique identifier of your device. It can be used to track your device, even when it is off or when there’s no data connectivity.

To check your phone’s IMEI Number, you can:

– Check the original packaging of your device. The IMEI number is typically listed on the back of the box.
– Check the battery compartment under the battery of your phone.

Once you have your IMEI number handy, follow these steps:

– Log into an online IMEI phone tracker, such as imei-tracker.com, IMEI Pro or Track My IMEI.
– Enter your IMEI number, and click on ‘Track’.
– The online service will your phone’s location based on the IMEI, and you will be able to see it on a map.

Keep in mind, however, that some IMEI trackers may require you to subscribe to a particular package to get the most detailed information.

3. Use Find My Device

Google’s Find My Device is an app designed for tracking and managing your smartphone. It can be used to track your device if it has been lost, stolen, or even if it has been turned off. Find My Device can remotely track your phone’s location, lock it, and even erase the data on it. Here’s how to use Find My Device:

– Download and install the Google Find My Device app from the Google Play Store.
– Sign in to your associated Google account.
– Click on the ‘Locate Device’ option.

If your phone is turned off, the app gives you the last registered location. The app also allows you to lock your device, which protects it from unauthorized access, and erase all data on the phone to ensure that your data does not fall into the wrong hands.

Conclusion

Losing your phone can be a stressful experience, but using one of these methods can help you to locate and retrieve your lost device. You can easily track a switched-off phone using your Google Maps location history, IMEI number, or Find My Device app. It’s important to take these preventative steps so that you never have that sinking feeling in your stomach again. Remember, always keep important data backed up, and your device properly secured with password protection.

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