It is time to face the truth that when you lose your favorite or beloved item, especially your smartphone, it hurts a lot. And this thing hurts even more if someone steals your smartphone. Losing an item that you have bought with your hard-earned money is painful. But before giving up on your item, why not search for it!
There are various trick my phone apps available these days, which can help you track your device whether you have misplaced it or stolen by someone. Given below are some of the best find my phone apps for android. Let us have a look at them!
Google Find My Device – By Google LLC
If you are looking for an app that can be trusted entirely and will work its best to help you find or track your device, the “Google Find My Device” needs to be your priority. This app will help you in tracking your device without any lengthy procedures or hassle.
All you need to do to take advantage of this app is to install it from the Google Play Store, add your location in it, and link it with your Google account with a password. In case you are unable to find your device, or it got stolen, you have to write google find my device on the browser, log in to your account, and you will be able to trace. It will give you the exact location of your device. So, what are you waiting for? Download this app right now and secure your device!
Features
If we talk about the features of this app, it comes with the following features:
- It uses Google Maps to trace your device.
- The phone will ring remotely through this app.
- You can log out of all your accounts through this app that will secure your phone.
- It allows you to remove all content from your phone.
Security, Antivirus & Cleaner – By Lookout Mobile Security
Who doesn’t love his phone to be traced and remain secured? But it gets irritating sometimes to download a lot of apps. But what if a single app does all the work. Yes, you have heard it right! The “Security & Antivirus” is an app that will not only save your device from any virus, but it has a feature of tracking the device too.
It tracks the device through an internet browser and uses a GPS and Wi-Fi triangulation to determine its location, allowing you to trace it easily.
Features
Some of the main features of this app include:
- It stores the historical location.
- It contains a GPS locator.
- It is both Anti-theft and Anti-Virus at the same time.
Cerberus Phone Security – By LSDroid
Cerberus is another best phone tracker app. Although it cannot be downloaded from Google Play Store, there are many features of this app that make it better than other apps of its kind. It’s one of the most reliable apps available in the market. There is an exciting feature of this app, which is displaying messages on the lost phone’s screen. This app uses GPS to track the device.
Features
Let us have a look at the features that this app comes with.
- It has a feature of locking the device in case it gets stolen.
- You can reset your phone remotely through this app.
- The sound of an alarm is also a feature of this app.
Family Locator – GPS Tracker – By Life360
Another excellent app that has won the “Editor’s Choice” award on the Google Play Store is included in this list. This app’s function is pretty simple; it will just locate your phone through the GPS Locator. In case of theft, you can track your phone by signing in to your account on life360.com, and you will get to know the whereabouts of your phone.
This app comes with an exciting feature. It allows you to create a group, and you can track the phones of all the group members through it. It gives you the option of messaging your group members too.
Features
- Track your phone using GPS.
- It allows you to keep a check on your group members.
- It gives you an option to message your group mates.
- Tracks the location history of the phone.
Where’s My Droid – By Alienman Technologies LLC
Here is another app that helps you secure your phone and locate it if you forgot its location or someone had stolen it. Like the previous app, it shows the location of your phone on a map with the help of GPS.
This app comes in two versions: the free version and the premium version. Let us have a look at the features of both versions.
Features of Free Version
The free version of this app doesn’t require any subscription fee and is entirely free to use. It comes with the following features:
- Makes your phone ring or vibrate to determine its locations.
- Use GPS to track your phone.
- Enables password protection.
- Receives a notification in case of any change within the SIM or phone number.
Features of Premium Version
It requires a subscription with a fee of 0.87$ a month. This version allows the user to:
- Take pictures with the camera.
- Wipes off SD Card or phone data remotely.
- It hides the app icon and prevents it from getting uninstalled.
Anti-Theft Security and Alarm System – By MOSI Apps
The next app in the list is pretty cool and efficient. It does the entire work in a single SMS. All you need to do is send a message to your stolen device, and it will do all the working like wiping off the data, sending a location link, and everything like that. Isn’t it amazing!
Features
- It works with a single SMS.
- Autonomous Mode that prevents any unauthorized changes to be made on the device.
Share GPS Location By Glympse, Inc
This app allows you and your group mates, including family members and friends, to share each other’s location. This will help you to know how long you need to wait until the arrival of your guest. Moreover, it saves you from the hassle of texting your friend, again and again, to get to know about his location on some movie night.
This app comes with the features to help you trace your device in case of an emergency.
Features
- It can be used on both IOS and Android.
- Doesn’t require any sign-up.
Family Locator – By Familonet
Familonet enables you to locate your friends and family. In addition to tracing them, it gives a notification every time your friend or family member leaves someplace or reach some. This app is best for mothers. It gives them a message whenever their children leave school for home. It allows them to prepare lunch for them on time. Isn’t living more convenient with this app!
Features
- Chat Function.
- Help in case of an emergency.
- It enables you to create groups.
Find My Phone – By Whistling
You must have seen in dramas and movies how a servant appears whenever the king claps or whistles. This app does the same. If you have a habit of forgetting about the place where you have kept your device, this app will be your savior. You do not have to do much. Just set a whistle setting, and every time you want to locate your phone, whistle, and your phone will start ringing-even in the silent mode.
Features
- Time savior.
- Customizable sound.
- Easy to use.
Xfi Locator Lite – By funrealitysoftware
It is easy to use the app. The sole purpose of this app is to help you in locating your phone. You can log in to various accounts from the same device through this app. It uses GPS to find your device and give you a map view. Moreover, you can customize the map style via this app.
This app has an alarm feature too that will ring once you lost track of your device. All you need to do is login into your account by going to the website xfilocator.com.
Features
- Gives a better view of the map.
- It rings or vibrates in case of theft.
- Supports numerous accounts.
Final Words:
These are the apps that work as your savior in case you misplace or lose your device. But it doesn’t mean that you need not take care of your belongings. Use these apps for emergencies but make sure to take good care of your device first.