Steps to take when you get a new phone
You are likely reading this guide after your phone has been stolen. But you can still apply this information to your new phone or to your old phone when you will retrieve it with our tool. You must know that the actions you take after your phone has been stolen depend heavily on what you’ve done beforehand.
By following the tree steps shared in this guide, buying a new phone becomes a lot useful when you lost a phone.
1. Note your device’s IMEI number
Keep a record of your IMEI number (International Mobile Equipment Identification). You can find it in your phone’s settings or in your online account. It might be printed either on the back of your phone (near the battery or SIM card) or on the original packaging. Also you can find IMEI number by entering *#06# on your phone’s call screen.
If your phone is stolen or lost, sometimes your mobile network can use your phone’s IMEI code to locate it. However, they can block your stolen phone. The device won’t operate in your country in which the phone was registered. So when your phone is stolen you may report your IMEI Number and block the device. If your phone is recovered, your service provider can unblock your phone.
2. Install an anti-theft app
It’s always a good idea to install an anti-theft app on your phone. Anti-theft apps give you a better chance of getting your phone back or at least keep your data safe.
Some apps like Find My Device are pre-installed on your device. It can be activated from within the iCloud options page in Settings. But there are also some third-party apps available. It’s important that you install them in order for them to help you finding your device.
3. Make sure the Automatic backup switch is on
A lost phone or a stolen phone is a terrible thing. But the most serious thing is not to lose the phone but lose your personal information such as contacts, photos, videos..
So be sure that everything on your handset is backup. Both Google and Apple offer automatic backup features that are easy configured in your device.
What to Do If Your Phone Is Lost or Stolen
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Step 1: First, try to track your device
Android and Apple devices offer two apps to track your phone. Find My iPhone function on iPhone, and Android Device Manager on Android phone First you should do is check if the phone is really stolen.
If the device is truly lost, then jump to Step 2.
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Step 2:Cancel Your Account
The next step is to call your service provider, and alert them that your phone is stolen. They will shut down your account. After that, ask them to start to transfer your number to your new device
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Step 3: Change Your Passwords
Immediately reset every password for every online account you have, such as email, online banking, and cloud storage. Emails on your phone can be used by thieves to access your personal information like credit card info.
Contact your banks and treat your stolen phone as you would a lost wallet.
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Step 5: Report your device as stolen
Report to the police that your handset has been stolen. And notify your employer with the same information. The police will ask for some information such as your phone’s IMEI number and model, the place where it was lost.
How To Use IMEI Number To Locate Your Lost Phone
IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) is a unique and specific 15-digit number to each mobile phone. Knowing your IMEI number can definitely be used to locate a phone when it’s stolen or has been lost.
The service providers and police have databases in which these IMEI numbers fall into white and black lists. An owner can report his IMEI Number to service provider or the police and make it blacklisted after a theft.
There are tree steps to do with your IMEI
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Report to the Police
It would be wise to report to the police that your handset has been stolen. It’s not sure if the police can use their service to track your lost phone. Despite this, provide them with your phone’s IMEI Number and ask them if they should be able to track it down for you.
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Ask Your Service Provider
You can also ask your service provider to locate it for you. Just give them your phone’s IMEI to search for.
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Use An IMEI Tracker App
There are plenty of IMEI tracker apps you can use to locate your handset. Simply enter your IMEI number and it can find your lost phone.
How to Legally Track a Cell Phone
There are various types of Cell Phone Tracking Apps for Android and iOS. Is it illegal to use them? Generally speaking, yes. It’s against the law to access someone device without his permission. Only the police and service provider can do that. And only if they have an permission from the owner or a warrant to do so.
If you want use a phone tracker app that locate the number and shows you where in a map the number is located, you must know that it’s completely illegal. This is only legal if you are the owner of the device, in which case go ahead.
If you want to track cell phone using locate a number tool or locate IMEI tool, you need authorization of the phone owner. If you don’t own the phone, and you are unable to get permission; the only legal way is to use an online tool.
How to Use Our Tool
Simply click on «Locate a phone» button. Add your phone number or IMEI. And follow the instructions.
For tracking IMEI use TRACK IMEI button
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Yes it’s free until December 31.
