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Android Central
Technology
Rebecca Spear

How to find your lost Android phone

How to enable Find My Device on your phone.

Dealing with a lost phone? Don't you hate the feeling you get when you realize you don't know where you put your phone? The sense of realizing you may have lost everything on it (unless you created a backup). But the good news is that with today's technology, you can get your phone back if you take the necessary precautions before you lose it.

Some of the latest features allow you to find your lost phone even if it's off. Before, you knew it would be almost impossible to find it if you turned off your phone for some reason. We'll go over how to track your phone's location and lock your phone remotely to keep your info safe. We'll also explain how to make it easier for someone to return it to you. 

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