How do I locate another device?

Remotely find, lock, or erase

Go to android.com/find and sign in to your Google Account. If you have more than one phone, click the lost phone at the top of the screen.
The lost phone gets a notification.
On the map, you’ll get info about where the phone is.
Pick what you want to do.

How can I find my lost phone if the GPS is off?

How do you find a phone which is switched off?

Here are the steps:

Go to Find My Device.
Log in using the Google account that is associated with your phone.
If you have more than one phone, choose it in the menu at the top of the screen.
Click on “Secure Device.”
Type in a message and contact phone number that someone can see to contact you if they find your phone.

Can you track a phone if the location is off?

Smartphones can still be tracked even if location services and GPS are turned off, according to Princeton University researchers. The technique, called PinMe, shows it is possible to track a location even if the location services, GPS, and Wi-Fi are turned off.

Can Android phone be tracked if GPS is off?

Can the police track your phone if its off?

The phone does not have to be actively engaged in a call to be connected to cells, but it must be turned on; phones in the “off” position or those with no batteries do not register with the cellular carrier’s network and cannot be tracked.

How can I track my wife’s phone without her knowing?

Cocospy is web-based, which allows you to access her phone via a web browser. After setting the app, it operates all tracking activities in stealth. This ensures the app is undetectable by your wife.

Can a mobile phone be tracked when switched off?

But tracking a switched off phone is a little difficult because when a phone is turned off it will stop communicating with nearby mobile towers. It can only be traced through its last location when it was switched on by calling the service provider or through Google services.