Tech Desk 
Jul 18, 2024
Are you worried about losing your phone or having it stolen? Losing your phone can be a stressful experience, especially if it contains personal and sensitive information. However, there are ways to track your stolen phone even if the thief has removed the SIM card.
Guide to tracking lost device
Here is a step-by-step guide that you can follow to track your lost or stolen device and protect its data without a SIM card.
- Go to Settings > [Your Name] > Find My Phone
- Turn on Find My Phone
- Go to the Find My Phone website or use the Find My Phone app on another device
- Sign in with your Apple ID or Google account
- Tap Find your offline devices.
- If the battery runs out or the device is off
This setting helps you locate the device when it's offline. By default, your device shares its location in high-traffic areas to help find your device and others.
Read more: Here's how to customise, and use the Control Centre in iOS 18
Supported devices like the Pixel 8 series can still be located for several hours after shutdown if Bluetooth and Location are turned on.
Instructions for Android 8.0 and below
- For Android 8.0 and below,
- On your device, open Settings.
- Tap Google All Services (if tabs exist) and Find My Device.
- Turn the Store's recent location on
- When “Store recent location” is on, your account stores your encrypted recent locations so you can find offline devices and accessories.
