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The loss of a mobile phone becomes a real tragedy for a modern person, because it stores contacts, correspondence, passwords to social networks, banking applications and much more. There are many ways to find lost phones, but not all of them are as effective as they should be. And some methods do not give any results at all. Many people ask: is it possible to find a phone by IMEI via satellite for free?

Let's figure out what this technique is and what its effectiveness is.

What is IMEI

IMEI is the unique identification number of a mobile phone. It consists of 15 digits and does not change when the number is changed. IMEI is flashed into the phone's memory and stored there forever, so changing it is very problematic. In some countries, this process is criminalized, which is why there is no need to experiment with changing this number. IMEI is tied directly to the phone. It is transmitted to the cellular network as one of the equipment identifiers.

If the device supports two SIM cards, then there will be two IMEI numbers, not one. Thus, cellular networks track the correspondence between IMEI and phone number. All this allows you to remotely block equipment and search for lost or stolen telephones.

To find out the IMEI of your mobile phone, look under the battery or dial *#06#. It is also indicated in the warranty card and on the packaging.

How to find a phone by IMEI

Searching for a phone by IMEI occurs as follows:

• A request is submitted to law enforcement agencies (documents on the phone are also provided there);
• Law enforcement agencies submit requests to mobile operators (together with IMEI);
• Cellular operators search for the device in their databases and find out who owns the SIM card that is installed in this device;
• The received data is sent to law enforcement agencies for further investigation.

Thus, you can find a phone by IMEI, but satellites have absolutely nothing to do with it, since cellular communications have nothing to do with satellites. What will law enforcement officers do? They will find out who owns the SIM card and find who is using the phone at the moment. It is possible to find a stolen phone by IMEI, but the police most often do not do this. The exception is complex cases when the police are interested in solving the case and catching the criminal. In other cases, no one is looking for stolen phones, although there is still a technical possibility.

Moreover, operators are able to block lost phones at their level, depriving them of the opportunity to register in their networks (in practice, this feature is practically not used). Is it possible to find a phone by IMEI if it is simply lost? Neither the police nor the mobile operator will deal with this. Searching is labor-intensive, and the police are not a lost-and-found office. Therefore, you will have to search for your lost phone on your own, without relying on anyone’s help.

Looking for a phone on our own

Your phone was stolen and you want to find it by IMEI online? We dare to assure you that this is practically impossible. There are simply no services on the network that could show the location of the phone by its IMEI. The only way out is to use special tracking services that allow you to track modern smartphones by reading their approximate coordinates and transmitting them via the Internet. All other services are nothing more than fantasy.

Recently, services have begun to appear on the Internet that allow you to find out whether a phone with one or another IMEI is listed as missing. That is, people register their devices in these services, after which they have additional chances of finding their phones if they are lost. Naturally, there is no talk about tracking phones here - these services are purely informational. And they are not widely used, so the chances of finding a lost handset using them are still small.

Finding a phone by IMEI via satellite is nothing more than a picture from a science fiction movie. Therefore, one cannot count on the availability of such services in real life.

Let's look at how to find a phone through a Google account in a few minutes.

For such cases, the company has created the Find My Phone service, with which you can quickly find out the location of your smartphone.

Let's take a closer look at what you need to work with the site and how.

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Today, the theft or even short-term loss of a gadget has serious consequences. Many people store all their personal data, phone numbers, passwords, important correspondence and photos in it.

In addition, an outsider who has Android in their hands will be able to quickly reset the lock password.

Using the resource, users can track all smartphones linked to their account, view their position on the map, and even influence their operation.

What does it take for successful tracking?

Before proceeding with the search procedure, you should pay attention to what conditions must be met.

First of all, to remotely detect a smartphone, a number of functions must be activated on it:

• Connecting to the Device Manager service;
• GPS module;
• Internet connection (2G, 3G or Wi-Fi networks).

There is no need to install third-party applications, but it is necessary to check the correctness.

Follow the instructions to connect Device Manager:

• Go to the main menu;
• Now click on the “Google Settings” item - do not confuse it with regular settings. The application is standard and installed on all Android;

• In the window that opens, select the “Services” tab, and then click on Android Device Manager. This way you can allow a remote resource to access information for blocking or deletion;
• Activate the "Remotely Locate Device" slider. And also, allow remote memory erasing.

For the site to work, you will also need to activate localization services. You can do this as follows:

• Go to settings;
• Opens a tab "Location" and in the window that opens, check the box next to the card operation item;
• Open the tab "Location Access" and enable the function of regularly receiving information about the location of the device. To do this, just activate the corresponding slider.

You only need to follow the above steps once to seamlessly use Device Finder anywhere in the world.

Please note that the ability to find a device is only available for gadgets with firmware version 2.2 and higher. Gadgets with older Android will appear in your account, but you won't be able to connect to them.

Tracking

Your efforts will be successful if all the above requirements and settings are met. To search for a smartphone, go to link and do the following:

• Log in using your account details;
• View the list of available devices (upper left part of the window) and click on the desired name;
• Wait until you go to the Find page of the gadget and click on the arrow to update the information;
• The service will automatically detect and indicate the point on the map.

You can call your smartphone – the gadget will start beeping for 5 minutes. During this time, you will be able to determine his location if the map indicates that he is somewhere nearby.

Allows you to restrict access to its content. This will keep your data safe from potential hackers.

Function "Erase data" allows you to get rid of all content. Use it if you can’t find your phone, but don’t want your files to fall into the hands of strangers.

How to findSamsung

If you are a user of the line, in addition to the standard search service from Google, you can also use the third-party Find My Mobile service.

This resource is also linked to the account information, thus creating an account in the Samsung system. This action is performed automatically during the page binding stage.

Essentially, it works exactly the same as its Google counterpart, only it is a more advanced version of the online assistant. Location data is first read from Google.

Also, users can block it.

Using this function, you can increase the chances of returning the gadget, because the person who found it will not be able to unlock it, and by calling it from a trusted phone, you can agree on the return of the item.

To do this, follow the instructions:

• Go to the site and log in using your Google username and password. If you changed your online login at the account linking stage, enter other input information;
• After successful authorization, the tracking all devices window will appear. To select a gadget, click on it in the upper left part of the web page;
• Now in the main menu, click on the item “Locate My Phone”;
• Wait for the map to load and click on “Locate mobile” and “Start Tracking” above it;
• After a few seconds, a mark indicating the estimated location of the device will appear on the map.

Other service functions:

• Send a message or call;
• Location by sound. If you lost your phone at home, click on the “Ring My Phone” button so that the gadget starts beeping;
• Data cleaning– with this function you can quickly clear your smartphone of all user information. No one will be able to use your correspondence, photos, recordings and other information;
• Lock– setting an access key to a smartphone remotely.

A feature of Samsung's extended service is that it not only works with all data, but also the ability to track the movement of the gadget in real time (the information is automatically updated every 15 minutes).

Remember! You can find your Samsung device using the standard method from Google, so don’t be upset if for some reason the service cannot detect your gadget.

This is done as follows:

• Go to the settings, then go to the “Security” menu (on some versions “Protection”), then click on the “Device Administrators” item, the appearance of which is shown in Figure No. 1.

• The “Device Administrators” section contains a single item called “Device Manager”. There is a checkbox next to it. Actually, all the user needs to do is check that box and exit the settings. However, after the checkbox is checked, a message will appear, the appearance of which is shown in Figure No. 2.

This message talks about what this very “Device Manager” can do, and specifically:

1. Delete all data from the device;
2. Change passwords on it;
3. Block your phone.

You just need to agree to this message by clicking on the “Activate” button.

Note: On all versions of Android, starting from 5.0, all the above settings do not need to be done. In them, the device manager is enabled by default.

By the way, this is the only case when a stolen or lost phone on the Android platform can be found without any actions taken before its loss - if it has operating system version 5.0 or higher. In all other cases, it is simply impossible to find him without the help of law enforcement agencies.

That's all. The process of connecting the phone, in fact, to the tracking service is completed. Now you can try to find out the location of the device. To do this, you need to follow the automatic device tracking link, which looks like this: www.google.com/android/devicemanager. Of course, you will need to log in there, if this has not been done earlier. After this, the system itself, automatically, will find the phone that is registered to this account. Again, in order for the phone to be linked to a Google account, you need to log in to Google once. The appearance of the window itself is quite classic for such programs.

In Figure 3, the main control panel is highlighted. As you can see, it has three buttons that allow you to make a test call to the phone, block it, or clear all data from the device. To carry out one of these actions, you just need to click on the appropriate button. In addition, this window has a map where you can see the real location of the phone. Even if it is now turned off, the system will show the location where the phone was the last time it connected to the Internet. Thus, we can say that Google services are simply indispensable help if you have lost your phone. They allow you to track the location of the device via a computer in a matter of minutes.

Method No. 2. Using pre-installed programs

In general, there are quite a lot of all kinds of programs that help in finding a lost phone via the Internet. All of them perform the same function as Google’s “Device Manager,” namely, displaying the device’s location on a map, but each has its own unique features in terms of functionality, interface, or other nuances. Therefore, below is a list of the most popular programs for finding a phone or other device on the Android platform via the Internet:

Lost Android

This program is interesting, first of all, because attackers really know little about it, and even if the phone ends up in their hands, they are unlikely to realize that such a program is on it. Accordingly, they will not understand that the owner may know where his device is currently located. And all thanks to the fact that in the list of Lost Android programs it is displayed simply as Personal Notes and has a shortcut to a regular notepad. Accordingly, the attacker will think that this is just some kind of notebook and nothing more.

On the official website of this program (http://www.androidlost.com/) you can find a download link and complete instructions for use. To start using Lost Android, you must also log in to Google using the button highlighted in Figure 4.

Lost Android features are:

1. Find out the location of the phone;
2. Give a sound signal (for example, a siren);
3. Make the device vibrate;
4. Send an email about an incorrectly entered PIN code;
5. Send the location of the device by email.

Lookout Security & Antivirus

Here we are talking about a full-fledged system for protecting your phone from unauthorized access, viruses and spyware, and from other various threats. In addition, standard functions for such programs are available, such as location detection, sound notification and device locking. Among the features, it is worth noting an unusual interface that will appeal to high-tech lovers, as well as the ability to recover data from a phone that was in the hands of attackers. In general, it is also a very useful application if you have lost your phone.

By the way, the Lookout Security & Antivirus application is often included in the TOP of the best on Google Play (link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lookout&hl=ru), and the rating of 4.5 says a lot !

Where's My Droid

Everything here is based on sending an SMS message with a special syntax. So, using special codes, you can make the phone ring itself or send its coordinates to a given phone. The Pro version also has the ability to take hidden photos. This means that the person holding the device in his hands will not even know that he is being photographed at that moment, and the resulting photos are sent to the specified email. Download link – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.alienmanfc6.wheresmyandroid&hl=ru.

All these programs allow you to find your phone through your computer.

Method number 3. Law enforcement

So, if you have an Android version less than 5.0 on your phone and you have not installed any special programs before, there is only one way left, which is to contact the police. There you just need to write a statement about the missing mobile phone. It is possible that law enforcement officers will be able to recognize your device by IMEI, that is, a unique identifier that every phone has.

Advice for those who have not yet lost their phone. Write down your ID somewhere so that law enforcement officers can later recognize your device by IMEI. To find it out, you just need to dial *#06# on your phone.

The application will need to indicate all the phone information. To prove that you are its owner, take with you a box, a receipt from the store, or any other documents and things that may indicate this.

Below you can clearly see how a phone is searched using standard Android services connected to Google.

Modern smartphones from the Samsung Galaxy line are not cheap. Therefore, it is not surprising that when they are lost or stolen, owners make every effort to return the missing device. Fortunately, the Android OS developers took care of the safety of mobile devices and provided several effective tools for searching for them. Let's look at how to find a lost Samsung phone without contacting law enforcement agencies.

Ways to find a missing Android

There are several ways to find a lost or stolen smartphone:

• using the Remote Control service or Device Manager, standard for all Android devices;
• through the Find My Mobile service built into Samsung;
• through additional software, which can be downloaded from the Play Market absolutely free.

Whichever search option you choose, its success will depend on the following factors:

1. How long ago did you notice it was missing? Remember that when your phone is stolen, time is against you. If you do not take immediate action, the attacker will be able to remove the SIM card from the Samsung, perform formatting, or perform other actions, after which the chances of a successful outcome will be minimal.
2. Is your device linked to Google virtual services? Most search tools require your gadget to be actively paired with Google Play. In its absence, it will be very difficult to find the loss.
3. Whether the operating system was configured properly. Absolutely all search methods require preliminary configuration of Android. Without it, you will only have to contact law enforcement agencies, who rarely find stolen phones.

Search for Samsung using Google account

All mobile devices running Android OS are closely associated with Google. If you are linked to this service, the device owner has ample opportunities to use licensed software for free, backup personal data, protect the device from intruders, etc.

A built-in Google function called “Remote Control” will help us find a lost phone. By default it is disabled, so you will need to enable it:

After completing these steps, the smartphone owner will be able to:

• determine the coordinates of the device with active mobile Internet, Wi-Fi or GPS;
• remotely erase personal information stored on the device and produce;
• set and change the code for the main screen;
• send SMS to the smartphone even if the thief changes the SIM card;
• call the phone for 5 minutes at maximum volume, even when using silent mode.

When remote control is enabled, Samsung search will be performed as follows:

If the stolen phone is connected to the Internet, its approximate location will be displayed on the map. At the same time, you can call it, block it or format it.

Finding a phone using Find My Mobile

You can also use the free Find My Mobile tool to find your lost or stolen Samsung Galaxy. Its configuration is performed in the following sequence:

After your phone is stolen, to find it you need to:

If the Internet connection is turned on on your smartphone, the exact location of your device will be displayed on the map. Otherwise, the search will start automatically as soon as the Samsung has access to the network.

In the modern world it is almost impossible to live without mobile phones. Losing a device can cause a lot of inconvenience and cause a bad mood. What to do if your mobile is lost?

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IMEI: meaning, how to use

IMEI is translated from English as International Mobile Equipment Identifier.All cell phones have a code assigned only to one specific device.This is a numeric value that is not repeated on any cell phone.

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IMEI consists of 15 digits. The code contains information about the place of manufacture, serial number and model of the device. If you look at the first eight digits, which are called TAC (Type Approval Code), and understand this identifier, it turns out that 2 of these 8 digits are the place of origin of the phone. The serial number is recognized by the following six-digit value. There remains one more number, with the help of which, using a certain formula, you can find out the correctness of all previous numbers. This check occurs using the Luhn algorithm.

To the owner of the cellular IMEI has absolutely no meaning. It determines the number of the device from which the network is accessed. The owner can only be determined by the IMSI number. Translated from English as international subscriber identifier. The IMSI is stored on the SIM card.

Why is it needed?

IMEI identifies devices active on the network. That is whyphone check by namehelps to find a lost device.

The owner also has the opportunity to block the mobile phone. This can be done by contacting your cellular operator. After this, the phone will be blacklisted.

Now you won't be able to make calls from it. Even if the SIM card is removed from the device or another one is installed, it will still be blocked.

In 2002, representatives of foreign mobile operators provided information according to which it was possible to change the unique IMEI number using a special program.

Cell phone manufacturers nowadays are constantly trying to improve their security, so changing the IMEI identifier is very difficult. Some existing companies claim that this is fundamentally unrealistic in their models.

How can you determine your phone number?

You can find out by different methods. There are several ways, including determination by typing a code or searching in the settings. You can find it on the device itself or on the packaging.

Find out by typing the code

This method is suitable for almost all devices that have speed dialing to a number IMEI. To determine it, you need to dial the following combination of characters: *#06#.As soon as the last character is entered, a 15-digit code appears on the screen - have this phone.

Find have in cell phone settings

For cell phones based on Android OS, you can find it in the settings. To see the ID, you need to go to your phone settings, open the menu, click “About phone” and click “Status”. This is where the name is indicated.

If the device is based on iOC, you can also find it in the settings. You need to click on “Settings”, “General” and the last one “About this device”.

Where to look for it on the device itself

For many phones, a unique code can be found under a cover located on the back. To do this, you need to follow the following steps:

1. Before opening the cover, turn off the machine.
2. Carefully open the cover of the device from the back.
3. Remove the battery.
4. After that find IMEI in the place where the battery was.

This method is only suitable for those phones that can be disassembled. On iPhone devices IMEI located on the back cover. Also, a unique code can be written on the SIM card slot.

Unique code on the box

For this method you will need the phone packaging. Usually you can see a sticker with a barcode on the side. It is also used as a filling. If you look at this sticker, you can see the device serial number, barcode and IMEI.

How to determine the location of a cell phone by IMEI

No one likes losing their phone. Nowadays, many people can no longer imagine life without mobile devices.How to find a lost phone?

Looking for a phone by imei online with the device turned on

If you follow this action plan, you canfind phone number online:

Attention!If, after search operations, it turns out that the device was in the applicant’s house all this time, he will be issued a large fine.

How to find a device that is turned off

If the mobile phone is turned off, forsearch phone by imeiFirst, it is recommended to recall the last actions in memory.It’s good if you can remember the location of your cell phone. If this method does not bring positive results in your search, then you must adhere to the following recommendations:

1. You need to remember whether the device has a notification function when it is turned off and whether the alarm is activated.
2. Next, they begin to independently search for the phone. It is recommended to be patient if there are animals or children in the house, as they can take the device and hide it in the most unpredictable place. If the search does not produce results, you just need to wait until the time for which the alarm is set. When the signal is triggered, a melody will play and the phone will be easy to find.
3. There is an item that can be useful for searching for a mobile phone - a metal detector.

There is also a method that allows you to find a missing phone, even if it is turned off.How to find a phone using a SIM card? You need to contact the nearest mobile operator office, report your phone as missing and ask them to find it. You need to have a passport with you, a contract for a SIM card and know the number.

If the device is stolen

When it is known for certain that phone was stolen the question arises,how to find it by imei yourself. Finding out the location of a missing or stolen mobile phone on your own is almost impossible. The only way is to use a special tracking function. Modern devices transmit their location over the Internet. More services that allow you to find mobile phone numbers IMEI independently, does not exist.

iPhones are very popular these days. Their cost is high, which is why people most often try to steal them. If an unpleasant situation with the loss of a mobile device does happen, what should you do? Is it possiblefind iPhone by imei?

Find iPhone via iCloud

Apple is constantly improving its protection for mobile device users.

Since 2010, an option called “Find iPhone” has appeared, thanks to which users connected to iCloud can track the location of their mobile device.

The Apple mobile device system offers to activate this option immediately when you turn on the new device for the first time.

If for some reason it does not work, you can enable it as follows:

1. Go to the "Settings" section.
2. Search for "iCloud" and activate the "Find My iPhone" option.
3. Go to the "Privacy" section.
4. Next, in the “Location Services” item, turn on the “Find iPhone” option again.

The described steps will help you track your iPhone via iCloud.

Attention!The "Last Location" option may also be useful. Device location data is transmitted when the battery is low.

Internet Search

Thanks to the activated iCloud optionfind iPhonepossible throughcomputer. To do this you need to do the following:

1. Log in to iCloud.com from your computer using your ID and password.
2. Find the application menu and click “Find iPhone”.
3. After this, the location of the device will be displayed on the map.

When you click on it, the following functions will be offered:

• turn on sound:
• activate lost mode;
• delete data.

Playing sound allows you to find the device due to loud music playing. In lost mode, you need to enter a phone number and a message, the device itself will be blocked. The person who finds the phone will see a phone number on the screen that they need to call and report the find. The last function is necessary to delete all data from the device.

How to find a device via Google

For Android-based cell phones, there isprogram to find a phone by imei. It's called Android Device Manage.This program provides the ability to find a phone by IMEI via satellite.

Attention!This function will help you find the device if it is turned on and the Internet and GPS are working.

In order to take advantage of this opportunity, you must first register in the program.

In case of theft of a mobile phone, there is a special function that allows you to make a call to the lost device. The call is free. The call is made at the highest volume level that is possible for a particular phone model.

You can turn off the sound only by removing the battery or from the computer.

The service also provides the ability to block a cell phone or erase the data contained on it.

Looking for a lost Samsung

It will be useful for many to know thatfind Samsung phoneyou can use your accountSamsung. To do this you need to do the following:

1. Login to your Samsung account.
2. Enter personal data.
3. Choose the appropriate action.

The following functions will be available to the user:

• turn on the signal at full volume,
• phone lock;
• determining the device's location on the map;
• Deleting contents permanently.

You can use the service only if the device is turned on. Otherwise, you will have to submit an application and all documents to law enforcement agencies. They will send a request to the cellular operator, who canpunch phone by imeiand indicate its location.

Fast and free mobile search program

Find phone via satelliteit is not possible to do it on your own. Most likely, the coordinates will help identify special device tracking services, nothing more. There are many programs, but they are only free for a short time, after which the user will be prompted to subscribe.

It is possible to find a mobile phone, but sometimes you have to spend a lot of time searching. Instead, it is better to take care of security, register your device in accounts and try not to lose your cell phone.