(App for) Tracking Lost Android Phones?

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The discussion centers on tracking lost Android phones, specifically recommending tools for an LG K8 device. The primary recommendation is Google's built-in service, "Find My Device," accessible via the link here. Users can also refer to Google's support page for detailed instructions at this link. The service is effective for locating lost devices, as confirmed by user experiences shared in the forum.

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  • Understanding of Android operating system features
  • Familiarity with Google services and applications
  • Basic knowledge of device location services
  • Awareness of LG device support resources
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  • Explore the functionality of Google "Find My Device" in detail
  • Research additional tracking apps available on the Google Play Store
  • Learn about device security features on Android 10 and later
  • Investigate LG support documentation for device management
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This discussion is beneficial for Android users, particularly those with LG devices, as well as anyone seeking effective methods to track lost smartphones using Google services.

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Programs to track lost Androids?
Hi All,
Can anyone recommend a free/cheap app to track lost Android phones? Did a search and saw a few sources but wanted to see if someone here can personally recommend. In case it helps, its an LG K8.
 
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Unless you've disabled it, the default Google 'Find my Phone' should work for this, @WWGD. I've used it, it's fine, literally doing what it says on the box, though I haven't scrubbed a phone with it, only located one.

There is an overview of how it works on the LG site:

https://www.lg.com/us/support/help-...ne-and-device-reset-CT10000026-20150375512868

Is there something you need in the 'Find my Phone' function that Google's mechanism that doesn't provide?
 
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Melbourne Guy said:
Unless you've disabled it, the default Google 'Find my Phone' should work for this, @WWGD. I've used it, it's fine, literally doing what it says on the box, though I haven't scrubbed a phone with it, only located one.

There is an overview of how it works on the LG site:

https://www.lg.com/us/support/help-...ne-and-device-reset-CT10000026-20150375512868

Is there something you need in the 'Find my Phone' function that Google's mechanism that doesn't provide?
Thank you. I haven't tried Google's 'Find my Phone' yet. Will try it today/tomorrow.
 

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