If you are trying to locate your device nearby, you can set it to ring by clicking the 'Ring' button.

This will help you track down the correct location by retracing your steps.

If the Android Device Manager fails to find the correct location, it will display a circle that the device should be somewhere in that area.

If your device only has wireless location enabled, it may be more inaccurate or may not even appear at all. If your device has a GPS signal, the map should be reasonably accurate. If location services are enabled on the device, you can usually track it on the map. If you have a number of Android devices linked to your account, you will be able to select which one you want to track and manage by clicking the name of the active device and selecting the one you want from the menu.

Android Device Manager website – Visit /android/devicemanager and log in with the same Google account that your missing Android device is signed into.

The Android Device Manager app is not available on iOS use the website instead. Log in with the Google account that your missing Android device is signed into.

If you are using the app on another person’s Android device, you can log in as a Guest.

Android Device Manager app – Download the Android Device Manager app from the Google Play Store on another Android device.

Android Device Manager can be accessed in two different ways:

Open the Android Device Manager to track and manage your devices.

How do I use Android Device Manager to find my phone?

Ensure that 'Android Device Manager' is checked.

Scroll down and tap 'Device administrators'.

Select 'Security' from the Settings menu.

Now, you will finally have to enable Android Device Manager is the administrator permissions for remote lock and erase. This is a vital security feature and will allow you to protect your data in case the device is stolen or lost.

Ensure that 'Allow remote lock and erase' is checked as well.

This will permit Android Device Manager to locate the device and show it on the map.

Ensure that 'Remotely locate this device' is checked.

Tap 'Security' in the 'Services' section.

It will permit you to make changes to your Android Device Manager settings for the device. All Android devices running 2.2 or later with Google Play Services should have this app installed.

Open the Google Settings app on your device.

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