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Is there a GPS tracking app for a lost phone?

I know iPhone has a few, one popular one is called "Find my Iphone."
is there one for android that's free?
The only downside of the iPhone app is wife needs to be turned on.

Check out "Prey"
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lookout
i do believe that Lookout Security (free) has this feature as well

App's not free, but you're getting your money's worth.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.myboyfriendisageek.gotya&hl=en

Try Plan B by lookout
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+1 on plan b.

Avast anti theft can survive factory resets AND rom flashes (cm only)

I have used this app before, and it works well
Locate my Droid (cant post links yet, lol) but you can google!

I have always used the app "SeekDroid" Its free and I think pretty darn good all things considered.

QuantumFoam said:
Avast anti theft can survive factory resets AND rom flashes (cm only)
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I'd been searching for something to replace Bit Defender for location and this is it. Love the it solves the issue of people just being able to pull your battery then factory reset.

MissionImprobable said:
I'd been searching for something to replace Bit Defender for location and this is it. Love the it solves the issue of people just being able to pull your battery then factory reset.
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That's exactly why I searched everywhere from xda to modaco to androidforums for the perfect app. And when I found it, what can I say. We were meant for each other

I use "Where's my droid" because it's simple to use, does the job and it's free (if you want the wipe data than u need to pay).
The good thing is (and i don't know if avast has this feature) you can change the commands to something easier to remember

Avast doesn't have that feature but the commands are via SMS and easy
Example
*your pin* lock
*your pin* GPS on
*your pin* siren on

Search for cerberus. You can track, block your phone, call your phone, and many things more
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Yeah but if the thief does a factory reset then what? The app will get erased
Enter Avast Anti Theft. *trumpet fanfare*

Lookout
lookout mobile Security has GPS tracking, Backup, and will make your alarm sound so you can find it even if on silent.

Sigh. Read my above post. These apps aren't useful if the thief does a factory reset

QuantumFoam said:
Sigh. Read my above post. These apps aren't useful if the thief does a factory reset
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Use Titanium Backup to convert the app into a system app. Setup a screen lock (pattern, pin or password).
PS: this works only on custom ROMs with root priveledges.
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And what if a new rom is flashed? The new rom will replace /system/app and Voila!!!! Ur anti theft has disappeared

QuantumFoam said:
Avast doesn't have that feature but the commands are via SMS and easy
Example
*your pin* lock
*your pin* GPS on
*your pin* siren on
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Yeah i installed the avast app i'm checking it now, also the other thing it interested me was able to change the siren, the original is annoying.

anti theft apps

if any one tried an anti theft app and works good with him at ics please tell us about it
cause i tried androidlost and it is a great app but it cant open gps nor wifi and sms actions doesnt work !! and it cant track my tab and tried avast and it is less functional so i need an app that i can completely control the tab remotly by internet or by sms !!! and i tried some other apps but no big deal
im using aokp build 40

btw i want a free app cause i cant buy any apps since im in egypt and these service isnt allowed here

is there any possible way to open gps remotly by any app ? or even the app use mobile data to get my location cause it is a must for me

Hello, not quite sure if this will help, but you could leave this app running.
Google Latitude location-sharing app.
Might not be secure, but you can look it up and decide for your self, came with my tab pre-installed.

Search in Google Play....
I had once seen an app which runs on sms things...If u send one sms to the phone you have lost then the alarm gets activated....You can do much more with that....Don't remember which one it was but the reviews were good

already i have an app called androidlost ... awesome app but there are 2 essential feature didnt work for me " enabling gps and wifi - some sms commands " so i want any one running aokp build 40 to try the app it is free and tel me what happend

There are actually plenty of such apps available in the market but the good ones will cost money. Just look up for phone locator. I have phone locator pro and that works like a charm.
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Any app like this?

Is there an app that will allow you to locate your phone from your computer if its lost? Just wanna install all these things on my phone right now for precautions so I never lose it or if i do I can find it
PS: Not only an app that allows you to locate your phone but an app that also lets you wipe memory or lock the phone from your computer if you don't want people going through your personal files? (Free App or one time buy please, I'm not trying to pay monthly.)

I don't know about that but u can track ur phone using AVG antivirus via google maps..it also can lock and wipe ur phone by sending a message(need to activate anti-theft), for more information download the app and try.

Lookout
You should look into lookout app, it'll let you do all that.

You can also try Find My Phone, it's free in google play.

Best App for Tracking Lost Phone

Hi all,
Can someone suggest the best app for locating a lost android phone?
After nearly loosing my S4 last night (running for a bus, fell out my pocket and ended up in a ditch...fortunately I bussed back as a last hope and found it!!!) I am searching for the beat app for this.
Thanks for any suggestions..
Conor
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Almost all antivirus companies have device tracking enabled through web.if you configured and recalled the data.you can track the location of phone and can remote swipe/sms and many more.I have tested that using kaspersky and NOD32 and webroot.this is the only chance to track else after stolen people throw away SIM,format the phone or change the IMEI so impossible to track back.

I'm using avast! (Free) It has quite an extensive lost/stolen system built into it aswell as all the antivirus stuff. One thing I like about avast! (Not sure who else has this) it has a setting called 'Geo fencing'. Once set, if your phone leaves a, user set, distance from your current point, it automatically locks your phone and triggers any other protection activities, and sends a SMS to a pre-set cell number. Good for night clubs or busy shopping malls incase you get pick pocketed.
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Avast! is pretty good when it comes to tracking.

Thanks for suggestions. Don't necessarily wanna install an anti virus on the phone.. Find they slow it down ( I know some people may disagree, but that's not the topic)
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Android now has a built in phone locator which can be activated in Settings > Security > Device administrators. Check Android Device Manager.
Uses Google's push service so it doesnt poll battery.
Link to web interface: https://www.google.com/android/devicemanager
In addition, I use AndroidLost from Play Store. Runs through Google servers so no background usage. Has an advanced plethora of controls on the web interface. Check it out.

Google Device Manager
I have enjoyed using Google Device Manager. It has the ability to ring my phone for 5 mintues so I can find it easier. As well as the ability to locate it. Although like everything else depends on data connection. So if I lost in a park with a dead battery... NO DICE.

SteckDev said:
I have enjoyed using Google Device Manager. It has the ability to ring my phone for 5 mintues so I can find it easier. As well as the ability to locate it. Although like everything else depends on data connection. So if I lost in a park with a dead battery... NO DICE.
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AndroidLost supports SMS controls. You could send an SMS message to activate GPS and auto reply the location, or you could send a message to enable WiFi/data and track that way.
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croach246 said:
any suggestions..
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try lookout or plan B from google play store
Check this out! Links to useful Guides and " Banned " Documentaries ​

Try Google Device Manager if you don't want to deal with a whole antivirus

Thank you for all the suggestions !! I'll look into each one as soon as i get a moment. I'm sure others will benefit from these as well
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Rawket said:
Try Google Device Manager if you don't want to deal with a whole antivirus
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agreed, i use android device manager. used to use the samsung version, but now that google offers it then i'll use that one.

I used to use Avast, but now I can just use Google's Device Manager or even CyanogenMod's which is crude for now.

Device manager seems to work well. It allows you to locate the device from another browser using Google maps, allows yo to ring the phone even if it's on vibrate or silent and once set up allows you too lock/erase all data from it.
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cerberus is the best option for little money ( 3 € ) can have about 5 devices, and allows for many things, what I'm wearing and not disappointed.

Check out "Wheres my droid" from the play store. It is full of great features. Can set up triggers from text or phone numbers to make it ring. You can get is location from sending a specific text to your phone. You can lock it down,take a pic and even wipe it clean. Great app
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Need a program, which one not affected by factory reset.

case coreorb
Actually i use Prey, it works pretty fine, you can download it on google play
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.prey

wsw-wyatt-earp said:
Check out "Wheres my droid" from the play store. It is full of great features. Can set up triggers from text or phone numbers to make it ring. You can get is location from sending a specific text to your phone. You can lock it down,take a pic and even wipe it clean. Great app
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Had a look at this. May still try it. Or use both device manager and Where's my droid
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Zorbeyd said:
Need a program, which one not affected by factory reset.
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Actually, this is a really important point. Which of these apps are still able to perform their advertized functions after it is being lost? Supposedly, whoever is in possession of the phone will through out SIM card and do a factory reset so all apps that use google services will not work anymore as they are Signed out... Are apps from antivirus suites immune to this?

When you lost you phone , how to find it back even you do not install Find My Phone ?

When you lost a phone , how to find it back even you do not install Find My Phone ?
When you lost a phone , If you have installed Find My Phone application and activate it, it will be OK to locate, lock or even wipe your phone.
Actually you can still install Find My Phone even your phone is lost or stollen, and you do not need to setup anything.
Here is 2 steps -
1) Go to Play Store Website and Install Find My Phone —
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.phonefindandlock
2) Text message where is my phone to your phone from your friend's or family member's phone, and your phone will alarm and return the location when it receives the message.
Note:
1) Text the message after installation. The installation will take around 30-60 seconds.
2) Try to do these as soon as possible when you can not find your phone.
3) Good luck

Didn't Google implement a device search and remote wipe option a while ago?
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Google supposed to do that around the 15th of this month
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Dominicusx said:
Google supposed to do that around the 15th of this month
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They already did it
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Though google has device manager, but
How To Track Your Lost Android Phone Without Installed Tracking App, this is the most simple steps to do it.

Thanks for this usefull app.i will share it with my friends,workmate & family members.

contact with police
the best way is contact with the police and provide your imei number

http://www.google.com/device

100+ thousands downloads
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.phonefindandlock

This app will make ppl feel very secure about their phones It is a must have app for everyone

Is it stealth?
OK, so I got four phones stolen from our store and, although I have the Life360 app, there's a huge radius of the location.
So I've been looking for ways to get into the phones and see if the person has taken pictures so I can identify who stolen the phones to the police.
Two questions: if I install this remotely, will it show on the phone or can it be installed without notifications? And once it is installed, can I remotely retrieve files from the phone?
ThankS!