Find your lost Android phone

Normally these services are increasingly being offered by external applications , ad hoc , or one that added this functionality in addition to those mentioned above . One of the first was definitely Wave Secure , now acquired by McAfee, which in addition to localization and remote -wipe the device allowed the backup sms , calls, contacts and photos ( currently I do not know what other offers functionality ) .


 


In modern times, I have personally found to be using Lookout Mobile security The free version which allows the localization of the device and the "remote ringing " which allows the phone to ring even if in silent mode.Unfortunately, the lack of a real tool, made ​​in Google and integrated with the system without the need for external applications and so it has always been felt , because the main competitor of Big G for years with its iCloud functionality offered similar .

Have you ever lost your phone in between the couch cushions or forgot it in a restaurant? Or maybe searching for your phone before you rush out the door is part of your morning routine?

Let the new Android Device Manager help you out! It’s one of a few simple features you can use to keep your device – and the data you store inside – safe and secure.

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That's the beginning of this month, almost like a bolt from the blue, Google announces Android Device Manager, which presents itself as a real tool to recover your lost phone between "the folds of the couch or in a restaurant."

Although scheduled for later this month, since it was started August 7th release. To check the accessibility of your device, simply go to this link and if you are qualified you will be presented with the screen below:

As you can see the interface is quite minimal but at the same time quite effectively.Just accessed at the link above , your phone is automatically located and displayed within Google maps .In addition at the top left are two buttons that force the following actions :

•     Ring - Make the phone ring at full volume for 5 minutes. Useful if you do not remember where you   put   your phone , all without going through the classic : "I'm sorry to call me to the cell that did not I?" .   Obviously, the phone will ring even if in silent mode.

•     Erase Device - Allows you to make remote -wipe the phone, restoring it as if it came from the factory at that moment (of course only in software ) .

Although the features are currently quite low , there is nothing that will be offered in the future maybe also additional features such as backups on google drive of the phone itself , or even locking of the phone using a PIN or password remotely.

In short, a service well done, that it will not be remembered as an amazing innovation (because as mentioned it comes to functionality already seen and magazines ), but you definitely felt the lack , at least as regards their home Google until now they have always had to settle for third-party applications .

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