Clicking Erase Device permanently removes all data from the phone including the Find My Device info associated with your Google account, which means you'll no longer be able to track your phone's location. I highly recommend using the Play Sound feature after securing your device and inputting a message so that if anyone else is alerted to the phone's presence they'll see your note and can call.Įrase Device: This is kind of like the nuclear option and should only be used if there is really sensitive data on the missing Android phone. That way someone can read your message and call the number you list without really accessing your device.

You can also put in a phone number for someone to reach you by, whether that be the hotel you're staying at, a friend's number, or a work phone.

Secure Device: Clicking on this section not only locks your phone so others can't use it, but also allows you to type a short message that will appear on your phone's screen should anyone turn it on. Alternatively, this sound might also alert someone else in the area of your lost phone's location and could prompt them to turn it into a lost and found or call the number you set on the lock screen. That way, if you draw close to the lost phone's location, you'll be able to hear exactly where it is even if it's under a bush that you sat next to on a hike. Play Sound: Clicking on this makes your phone ring non-stop for 5 minutes, even if it was on silent or vibrate when you last had it. Sometimes, finding the phone's location isn't enough, which is why Find My Device offers three additional features to help you find the phone and keep your info safe.

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