Self-search for a lost Samsung smartphone. Use Find My Phone to find your lost Samsung Galaxy device

Smartphone theft always turns out to be a nuisance. Despite this fact, the chance of successfully searching for a mobile device remains. The most important task for every smartphone owner is understanding how to act. The capabilities and direction of action are determined by the operating system of the smartphone. Modern mobile phone manufacturers are trying to expand standard methods in every possible way.

Ways to find a smartphone

To successfully search for a smartphone that has been stolen, they use cellular networks, GPS, and Wi-fi. In each case, it becomes possible to determine the exact location even if a different SIM card is installed in the phone.

For effective searching, the smartphone must be connected to the Internet. If the location of the phone has been determined over the past few days, but the current information is unknown due to the Internet being turned off, you can find out the past location and time of last activity.

Search methods based on operating system

The search for a smartphone is successfully carried out thanks to additional functions of the operating system. What options are becoming available? So, how to find a Samsung phone if you lost it somewhere? What actions need to be taken?

Android can be found using Android Device Manager. This service allows you to remotely control a smartphone that is connected to your Google account. The service must be enabled before it can be used successfully. How to do it?

You need to go to the settings of your Android smartphone and select Security (Protection).
After this, you need to go to “Device Administrators”.
In the next step, you will need the “Device Manager” item.
You need to check the box to use the device manager and confirm the corresponding intention. Subsequently, you can remotely erase any personal data and even lock the screen. After finding it, you can easily.

Turning on the system will allow you to find a Samsung phone in the shortest possible time.

If you manage to find a smartphone thanks to special applications from mobile operating system developers, you need to act with the help of the police. The main task is to prove that the phone belongs to you, so it is recommended to use the box and official documentation.

You can find it these days if necessary and desired! Losing is not yet goodbye to a Samsung gadget.

Data-lazy-type="image" data-src="http://androidkak.ru/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/imei..png 400w, http://androidkak.ru/wp-content/ uploads/2016/06/imei-300x178.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px"> A cell phone is an indispensable element in people's daily lives. Having lost it as a result of loss or theft, some of a person’s capabilities are sharply limited. That is why everyone tries to find their lost smartphone as quickly as possible. However, no one knows exactly what needs to be done for effective searches. On the Internet you can find several ways to find a stolen Android smartphone. But, there is one condition - knowing the imei of your phone.

What is imei

Data-lazy-type="image" data-src="http://androidkak.ru/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/imei06.png" alt="imei06" width="70" height="70" srcset="" data-srcset="http://androidkak.ru/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/imei06..png 120w" sizes="(max-width: 70px) 100vw, 70px"> !} Imei is the original number of the smartphone, which consists of 15 digits. It can be seen on the device body under the battery. It is worth noting that in order to view the number, it is not necessary to remove the battery. You can dial the combination *#06# and the number will appear on the phone display.

Ways to search for a smartphone by imei

1. Google

Data-lazy-type="image" data-src="http://androidkak.ru/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/google-logos.png" alt="google-logos" width="213" height="75"> !} Google users have the opportunity to find an Android phone using a special service - “Android Remote Control”. The service is built into the operating system of the device. It allows you to detect a stolen device on a virtual geographic map.

In addition to indicating the coordinates of the device, you can use other options through the site - “Block and delete data” and “Call” if a person has lost the device near home. It is worth noting that the device you are looking for must have an Android version higher than 3.2.25. Otherwise, identification will become impossible.

2. Airdroid app

Data-lazy-type="image" data-src="http://androidkak.ru/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Airdroid.jpg" alt="Airdroid" width="130" height="80"> !} Airdroid is like Google with a few extra services. The application developers have achieved the ability to independently control the device at the software level. However, if the phone is disconnected from the Internet or the SIM card is removed, remote control will be impossible. The Airdroid app is installed from the Google Play gallery.

Read also: How to set a password on WhatsApp, Viber, Vk or other Android application

3. Lost Android program

Data-lazy-type="image" data-src="http://androidkak.ru/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Lost-Android.png" alt="Lost-Android" width="90" height="106" srcset="" data-srcset="http://androidkak.ru/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Lost-Android..png 256w" sizes="(max-width: 90px) 100vw, 90px"> !} A more powerful program that also allows you to remotely control the device. To start using it, you need to install a small client from the Google Play catalog. After this, the Personal Notes application will appear on the smartphone, under the “mask” of which Lost Android will function. After activating the program, you should give it device administrator rights. Next, register using a Google account. Now the program is ready to work and can find the device. Here are some features you can use remotely:

turning on sound, vibration, display;
search for the device's location on the map. If GPS is disabled, the user will be able to enable this option;
blocking and unblocking from the Internet;
sending pop-up messages asking for the return of the device;
viewing and copying photos, messages, contacts;
receiving a notification about replacing a SIM card, etc.

4. Statement to the police

Data-lazy-type="image" data-src="http://androidkak.ru/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/200px-Police_emblem_of_Russia.svg1_.png" alt="200px-Police_emblem_of_Russia .svg" width="100" height="148"> !} On the territory of the Russian Federation, only mobile phone operators have access to cell phone location data. But such information is allowed to be disclosed to citizens only after a request from law enforcement agencies. Therefore, in order to find a lost device, you must write a statement to the police indicating its imei and passport data, the applicant’s full name, and also provide proof of ownership of the device.

After accepting the application, police officers will send a request to cellular operators, who will check the registration of the subscriber with the specified number and provide an official response. However, such an algorithm for finding a lost smartphone is hardly possible if the applicant is an ordinary person. The fact is that domestic law enforcement agencies react very slowly to such statements. In addition, cellular communication companies almost never turn off the device until the fact of its theft is actually proven by representatives of the relevant authorities. In most cases, all this leads to the fact that the fraudster manages to sell the device or change the number.

I’ll look at a pressing question today: how to find a lost Android phone, and in very cool and cool ways.

All smartphones work via Android or iOS. The iOS protection system is known to everyone and is carried out using a special program that allows you to track and find your phone. But what should Android owners do? Is there protection here and is it possible to find a lost phone? Let's figure it out further.

How to find a lost android phone when the phone is lost

Unfortunately, situations often occur when a phone is stolen or lost, and the question arises of how to find a lost Android phone. Many of you will immediately go to the nearest police station with a statement, but at the same time you know that the possibility of a positive result is minimal.

Now I will tell you about reliable and effective ways to find a smartphone, rather than contacting the authorities. In order for you to be able to find a smartphone and track its location, complex actions are not required. However, you must have a Google account. If your data is not entered into the phone, you will not be able to find it.

You need to independently activate the “Remote control” item, in other words, set all the parameters. To do this, go to “My location” in the smartphone settings and check the “Allow tracking coordinates” box.

As you can see, everything is easy and simple. Google takes the issue of protecting personal information very seriously, so by checking this box, your smartphone will always be connected in case of loss.

How to search via computer

There is an Android Device Manager service specifically for searching through a computer, but if the gadget is turned off or all settings have been reset, then the capabilities are not so functional. However, no one claimed that thieves would be masters of this business, did they? To search for a device using this method, you must do the following on your computer:

Follow the special remote control link https://www.google.com/android/devicemanager.
Enter your username and password, and then log into your account. If you don’t have an account yet, be sure to create one, as it is very useful and necessary (after creation, also log into your account via your smartphone).
Then everything happens automatically, and you will see a window with the following information.

As you can see in the example, here you can remotely block your smartphone through your computer by pressing the appropriate button. You can also make a call or clear all data from the device’s memory.

If your phone is lost at home

Due to forgetfulness or his own absent-mindedness, a person can easily lose his phone at home. In this case, you can call yourself using this program via the Internet.

Your phone will ring within a few minutes, and this is completely independent of the set mode. This way, even when on silent, the phone will ring loudly and you can easily find it.

Send a message to a lost or stolen phone

If you have lost a gadget, and the person who found it wants to return it to the owner, because even in our time there are responsible people among us, then this can be contributed to. You can send a message to the number that will appear on the screen of your lost smartphone. We use the same service and the “Configure data blocking and deletion” button.

In the window that appears, you can do the following:

Enter a password with which you can lock the device.
Write a message, after reading which the person will return the mobile phone.

If it is not possible to return the gadget, then it is recommended to protect your personal data. To do this, click the “Clear” button. In this case, everything will be deleted and the phone will go to standard factory settings.

Additional programs

In addition to remote access, there are many other programs with similar functionality. The best of them is Lost Android. It is installed on the phone in the same way as other programs, that is, using the Play Market.

Helpful tip: after installation, the program will appear as Personal Notes with the appearance of a regular notebook. This is done so that thieves do not suspect anything. So don't worry if you don't find this program as recorded in the Market.

After running this program, give it administrator rights. To do this, press the appropriate button. How to do this can be seen from the screenshot below.

Then go to the official website of the application and log in again via Google. Enter your username and password, and then log into your account. All available functions are listed there.

These two methods I listed, through Google and the program, allow you to find even a turned off smartphone. This is achieved by the fact that Google services record the moment when the device was last turned on, and, accordingly, the location.

Find a phone by imei (via satellite) and by SIM card (by mobile phone number)

Here I hasten to disappoint, none of these methods will give results even through a computer using a phone number. Only law enforcement agencies, and even then the most advanced ones, can track the imei number via a computer. Those in the provinces may not rely on this method.

Of course, through a computer using a SIM card, you can determine extremely vague data like “Your phone is located in the city of Ivanovo.” Modern search services will not provide correct and accurate information; only the police have such technologies.

By phone number, also unlikely. Because as soon as they find the phone and want to keep it, they immediately throw away the SIM card, which makes tracking more difficult. You can’t even find it through your computer if it’s turned on (phone), mobile operators don’t bother themselves with such actions, although they are obliged to.

Do not waste time on these methods, but more about them below, at the end of the article.

Protection with avast! Anti-Theft for Android

In case of loss, you can pre-set your phone. To do this, I found a very interesting program that caught my attention. Here's what to do:

Download avast antivirus! Mobile Security and open it.
Go to the settings menu and check the “PIN code protection” and “Deletion protection” checkboxes. If a person detects an antivirus, he will not be able to get rid of it until he enters the PIN code.
Then create an avast account.
Go to the official antivirus service and click Create Account Now, set your email and enter your password.

From now on, your phone is protected.

Setting up the avast app! Anti-Theft in the gadget

The advanced settings menu in this program provides the following functions:

Protective, that is, what needs to be done to the phone if it is lost. You can lock the gadget, set an alarm, block access to settings, and notify about low battery charge.
Blocking text, information deletion and GPS tracking. Here you can enter text that will be displayed on the phone screen. Your device is now completely protected.

Last method

If the previous methods did not produce results for one reason or another, for example, you forgot the login and password for your Google account or did not create an account at all, then there is one more, as they say, as a last resort.

It is impossible to find your smartphone using your phone number. But you, as a victim, can come to the police station, write a statement and attach evidence that this is really your phone. Among them are the following:

Warranty card.
Purchase receipt.
Gadget box.
IMEI code.

Advice for those who have not yet lost their phone: be sure to write down your IMEI code. You can find it out using the command *#06#.

Based on the previous text, finding a phone by imei address is not very easy, more precisely, it is 0.5%, as statistics show, and less every year. But if you decide to go with this method, then I don’t envy you, it’s very difficult, the only worthwhile means is the police.

Finally

That's all, dear friends! I have listed the most reliable methods for finding a stolen phone. In conclusion, I want to give two main and useful tips:

If possible, turn on the Internet on your smartphone to access data in case of loss.
Set a screen lock. This is done like this: security - encrypt the device - set the lock type - password or pattern.

I hope my advice will be useful to you and you will find the answer in the article to the question of how to find a lost Android phone, although it is better not to encounter this situation at all. Subscribe to my blog, leave comments and share the link on social networks.

IMEI - International Mobile Equipment Identity- International Mobile Equipment Identifier - a number of 15 characters, assigned to all Samsung mobile devices, incl. and models: j7 sm neo, s9 s 9, j5 j 5, j1 mini, gear frontier 2, scx 4200, a8 2018, j2, ml, s7 edge, led pro ssd evo, s 8 s8 plus, 6 black, j3 gold , ssd 850 usb, s 7 32 64 64gb, cover, np series vs, a5, j120f, 3400, hd, gb, m2070, gear fit, mz, s5 mini, 2160, i9500, 4100, s5230, wave 525, ace duos s6802, s4, galaxy s2 galaxy 2, Galaxy A5 SM-A500F, A7 SM-A700F, Galaxy Note 4 SM-N910C, Galaxy S6 SM-G920F, Galaxy A3 SM-A300F, Galaxy Grand Prime VE Duos SM-G531H/DS, Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 SM-T715 LTE, Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Lite SM-T111 8Gb, Galaxy Tab 4 7.0 SM-T231, Galaxy S5 SM-G900F 16Gb, Galaxy Grand Prime VE SM-G531F, Galaxy Core 2 SM-G355H, Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge 32Gb, young, y s5360, s6102, s5380d, c3300i, 5230, s5830, s5830i, s5222, bada, s7562, c3322, s5660, s3 mini, c3530, galaxy s iii, champ, i9100, grand , c3010, s5300 , galaxy s plus, galaxy la fleur, c3520, pocket, i8160, c6712, 5610, galaxy tab 10.1, galaxy note, tab 2 10.1, galaxy tab 7.0, tab 2 7.0, galaxy tab 3g, galaxy tab 16gb, gt p5100 galaxy tab , n8000, p3100, p5110, p3110, tab 10.1, ativ smart pc, galaxy 3, xe500t1c, windows, n5100, tab2, galaxy tab 8, tab 7.7, la fleur, s3, note, s5610, star, s5250, i9300, s5260 , sgh, gt c3011 and others, when manufactured at the manufacturer Samsung. This unique Samsung device number is located in many places: on the device itself (usually under the battery), on the packaging box, in the ROM - the phone's firmware, and when connected to the network, it is transmitted to the telecom operator's server. IMEI is used to find stolen phones.

The unique number of the mobile device Samsung s9 s 9, Samsung s9 s 9 and other imei is in most cases used by the telecom operator to register the Samsung phone in its network. And also the Samsung gear frontier 2 phone, scx 4200 phone and others can be easily found in case of theft or loss, because... It is not easy to fake and when logging into the network and can be detected.

In the event of the theft of a Samsung phone, it is necessary to make an official statement to the Police, after which law enforcement agencies are obliged to contact the OPSS companies operating in their territory in order to blacklist the stolen property and transfer information about the new owner of the device if the phone is identified.

In developed countries: in Europe and America, this system for finding stolen phones is mature and effective; even if the SIM card is changed, the phone will not work in any cellular network.

Well, in Russia, due to an imperfect system of prosecution and punishment, returning a stolen cell phone or tablet through imei is problematic. The rightful owner will need to be persistent and patient in order to find and return his equipment.

Find, search for stolen phones Samsung a8 2018, Samsung j2 and others, check the phone by imei. IMEI codes of stolen phones.

How to find and find out if you have a Samsung phone or tablet?

The IMEI of a phone, tablet and any other modern Samsung mobile device is located in at least four places:

- in the device’s flash memory. You can see it by typing the command *#06# , then call.
- there is a plate under the battery with the serial number and imei of the phone on it.
- on the packaging - a cardboard box from a mobile phone.
- in the warranty card located in the box from the Samsung phone.

How to find out the imei phone and protect yourself when buying it? Before paying for the phone, it is advisable to find and compare all these four imei codes: on the j1 mini phone, on the packaging, in the warranty card and in the ROM memory of the device. Of course, they all must be the same and have no traces of counterfeiting.

How to return a lost Samsung phone by imei?

How do you find phones by imei? This was described earlier; the unique imei number of a Samsung cell phone must be blacklisted - in the database of stolen phones and wait for it to “light up” in the operator’s network. The database of stolen emei is replenished by the police based on statements from citizens and should be located in all telecom operators. Such phones should be blocked immediately after connecting to the network. Next, the location of such a phone must be determined and a signal sent to the police “The stolen Samsung ml phone has been found - It is here...”. In countries where operators maintain blacklists, stolen phones become just a useless piece of plastic, worth nothing and are most often used for spare parts or for IMEI reprogramming.

Therefore the question arises: Is it possible to change the IMEI of the phone j5 j 5 and other models? Yes and no, it is possible, but not on all devices. On old phones and on cheap Chinese phones, craftsmen change the IMEI; on new phone models, changing the IMEI is practically impossible. Manufacturers, in particular Samsung, are constantly improving protection against flashing. It is also necessary to add that such actions with the phone are criminally punishable. There are examples when people received sentences for such things. If we do not take into account Western countries, then for example, in Kazakhstan there is an article under which you can get up to three years in prison for reflashing your device. In other countries, maximum sentences can reach 5-8 years in prison. In Russia, such actions are qualified under Articles 272 and 273 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation. In judicial practice, there were both cases of indictments with a sentence of three years of suspended imprisonment and acquittals.

What to do when buying a new or used Samsung phone or tablet?

If you have any suspicions, do not buy a stolen phone or tablet. It is easy to identify the new owner of a Samsung phone, and then you will have to explain where the mobile phone came from, who sold it, who stole it, etc. In order not to run into a stolen Gear Frontier 2 phone, this model and others, you need to check everything. You only need to buy a phone as a complete set - phone, original charger, instructions with warranty card, packaging. If all this is there, you need to check the IMEI on the box, on the sticker under the battery, in the warranty card, and display the number on the screen of the Samsung gear frontier 2 phone with the command *#06#. The following should raise suspicion: incomplete packaging, scuffs near the imei number on the box, coupon and under the battery, a crooked sticker on the phone if there are signs of re-sticking it. It is better to refuse to buy such a mobile phone.

My phone was stolen, how to find a lost Samsung phone using imei?

You need to contact the Police. In the application, you must write emei of the stolen device and attach copies of documents confirming ownership of it. Next, the police must make a formal request to the cell phone company. And they, in turn, must give an official answer whether this phone is on their network or not, as well as its location. The police, knowing the location of the phone, must pick it up and return it to the owner.
Only from the experience of such cases is it known that all this is done for a long time and reluctantly. But with a certain amount of “luck”, despite all the circumstances preventing this, an a8 2018 phone of this or another model can be found.
Alternative search for Samsung phone - identifying a cell phone through private imei databases. There are sites on the Internet where, by making a request, you can find out whether someone has blacklisted you or not. In the same way, if you lose your mobile phone or tablet, you can add it imei to these lists, in the hope that someone, someday, will find it and return it to you using the contact information left on the site.

Is it possible to check by IMEI before buying a Samsung phone to see if it is a stolen phone?

It is possible abroad, in our country there are no official, state databases of stolen IMEI - a list of stolen devices. There are non-government sites that provide IMEI checking services, but their databases are not complete and in most cases are not associated with law enforcement databases.

The addresses of sites that host the “I’ll find a Samsung phone by imei” service are given below. Today, this is the only way to view the imei database of stolen phones.

A neat and easy-to-use imei service with a database of stolen or lost Samsung phones. If your cell phone is found, it allows you to transmit information about its real owner: phone number, E-mail, ICQ, etc. When buying a phone “from hand”, a person will be able to find out the history of the phone and have the opportunity to tell the owner where he saw his mobile phone.

- a popular site, has a large database of stolen imei - more than 65,000. I did a system test, checked my mobile phone. When I entered my imei number, my phone, the service correctly identified the manufacturer and model. This number was not in their database. The system, after entering the IMEI of a Samsung phone, shows the following data: Full IMEI presentation, Manufacturer, model (phone model), Type Allocation Holder, Mobile Equipment Type, Reporting Body Identifier, Type Allocation Code, Type Approval Code - phone model code, Final Assembly Code - manufacturer code, Serial Number - serial number, Check Digit - checksum, Note, and whether it is blacklisted.

How to determine the country of the phone manufacturer?

Knowing the IMEI, it is theoretically possible to determine the country of the phone manufacturer: j7 sm neo, s9 s 9, j5 j 5, j1 mini, gear frontier 2, scx 4200, a8 2018, j2, ml, s7 edge, led pro ssd evo, s 8 s8 plus, 6 black, j3 gold, ssd 850 usb, s 7 32 64 64gb, cover, np series vs, a5, j120f, 3400, hd, gb, m2070, gear fit, mz, s5 mini, 2160, i9500, 4100, s5230, wave 525, ace duos s6802, s4, galaxy s2 galaxy 2, Galaxy A5 SM-A500F, A7 SM-A700F, Galaxy Note 4 SM-N910C, Galaxy S6 SM-G920F, Galaxy A3 SM-A300F, Galaxy Grand Prime VE Duos SM-G531H/DS, Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 SM-T715 LTE, Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Lite SM-T111 8Gb, Galaxy Tab 4 7.0 SM-T231, Galaxy S5 SM-G900F 16Gb, Galaxy Grand Prime VE SM-G531F, Galaxy Core 2 SM-G355H, Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge 32Gb, young, y s5360, s6102, s5380d, c3300i, 5230, s5830, s5830i, s5222, bada, s7562, c3322, s5660, s3 mini, c3530, galaxy s iii,champ, i9100, grand, c3010, s5300, galaxy s plus, galaxy la fleur, c3520, pocket, i8160, c6712, 5610, galaxy tab 10.1, galaxy note, tab 2 10.1, galaxy tab 7.0, tab 2 7.0, galaxy tab 3g, galaxy tab 16gb, gt p5100 galaxy tab, n8000, p3100, p5110, p3110, tab 10.1, ativ smart pc, galaxy 3, xe500t1c, windows, n5100, tab2, galaxy tab 8, tab 7.7, la fleur, s3, note, s5610, star, s5250, i9300, s5260, sgh, gt c3011 - these models and others, and accordingly the quality of the device. But phone manufacturers try not to disclose the codes of the manufacturing countries. The information about codes presented below is taken from open, unverified sources and may be erroneous and lost.

To determine the country of manufacture of Samsung by IMEI, you must do the following:

Dial *#06# on your phone. The code appears - IMEI.
- write off the 15-digit IMEI of the phone like ХХХХХХ-ХХ-ХХХХХХ-Х.
- we determine the seventh and eighth digits of the IMEI code - this is the so-called FAC (Final Assembly Code).
- using these two numbers, we determine the manufacturing country from the list of countries below.

01 or 10 or 70- Finland - good quality phones.

02 or 20- United Arab Emirates - phones of poor quality.

07 or 08 or 78- Germany - good quality phones.

13 - Azerbaijan - good quality phones.

03 or 80- China

30 - Korea

67 - USA

19 or 40- Great Britain

60 - Singapore

04 - Hungary

00 - means that your phone is outdated and was produced when FAC decryption did not exist.

Where to check the Samsung ssd 850 usb phone, how to find the ssd 850 usb phone by imei? The easiest way to find a stolen Gear Frontier 2 and other phones is to search for a Samsung phone via the Internet for theft. Currently, it is possible to check the phone scx 4200 and others using the database of imei codes located in open sources on the Internet. You can also find a stolen a8 2018 phone in Russia using imei by filing a complaint with the Russian law enforcement services.

A small warning, in the Yandex search I came across the sentences “Download the phone search program - Samsung by imei”. Such programs should not be trusted; they contain malicious code. Do not install such programs on your phone or computer, because... You can easily lose personal data and funds.

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