You can set up Find My Device so you’re prepared if you lose your phone, tablet, Wear OS watch, headphones, or something that has a tracker tag attached.
If your device is already lost, learn how to find, secure, or erase it.
Important: Some of these steps work only on Android 9.0 and up. Learn how to check your Android version.
Make sure your device can be foundStep 1: Check that you’re signed in to a Google AccountIf you have a shared tablet, only the tablet’s owner can change these settings.
Step 2: Check that Location is on Step 3: Check that Find My Device is onTip: In Android versions 5.0 and lower, you can find the "Find My Device" settings under the "Google Settings" app
Step 4: Find offline devices and devices without powerBy default, your device is set to the "With network in high-traffic areas only" setting so that it stores encrypted recent locations with Google and helps find offline devices as part of a crowdsourced network of Android devices. You can change this setting at any time:
For supported devices, like the Pixel 8 series, if the device runs out of battery or is off, the Find My Device network can still locate the phone for several hours after it’s turned off.
Tip: Devices in the network use Bluetooth to scan for nearby items. If you have a PIN, pattern, or password set on your Android device, when others detect your items, they securely send the locations where they detected them to Find My Device. Your Android devices do the same to help others find their offline items when they’re detected nearby. How Find My Device processes your data.
Instructions for Android 8.0 and lowerFor Android 8.0 and lower,
Important: If you hide a device on Google Play, you won't find it in Find My Device.
Tip: If you recently removed your account from a device or lost it, you may still be able to find it in Find My Device for some time. How to hide devices on Google Play.
Step 6: Check that you can find your deviceTip: If you have a tablet that people share, only the tablet’s owner can change these settings.
Step 8: Create a 2-Step Verification backup codeImportant: You can locate your device on https://android.com/find. You can also use the Google Find My Device app in Guest Mode with your email and password.
If you lose your primary Android device and want to lock or erase it remotely, you must turn on 2-Step Verification. Since your primary Android device could be your method of 2-Step Verification such as a verification code, it’s important to have a backup code. If you don’t have backup codes or a physical security key, you may need to contact your mobile service provider to order a new SIM.
Learn more about backup codes.
If you forget your password, lose your device, or can’t sign in for another reason, backups help you get back into your account. Learn more about 2-Step Verification and backups.
A physical security key is one of the strongest methods to protect your account. Keep your physical security key in a safe location. If your primary Android device is lost or stolen, you can use the physical key to sign in to https://android.com/find. Learn more about security key options.
Add headphones or other accessoriesAdd a new accessoryUse Fast Pair to connect your accessory with your device.
Learn how to use Fast Pair.
You can use tracker tags to help keep track of and find lost items such as keys, luggage, bikes and more. You shouldn’t use tracker tags to track pets or locate stolen items. Acceptable uses for tracker tags.
Add previously connected headphonesYou can remove accessories from Find My Device at any time.
Remove accessories from Find My Device.
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