When the model changes, install it immediately!How to find an Android smartphone lost in the "Find Terminal" app
A smartphone that is now indispensable for everyday life.If you lose it, you will not only leak your personal information, but also have various risks, such as unauthorized use of electronic money.The crisis of losing smartphones, such as forgetting to put in a restaurant or falling off the pocket by train or bus, is lurking everywhere.This time, I will introduce Google services that can be used when you do not know where you have an Android smartphone.
Install from Google Play Store!What is the "Find Terminal" app?
When you think "there is no smartphone!"In such a case, the Google "Find" app that can be used on Android devices.
Google's "Search for Terminals" apps can roughly identify the position of the Android device that you have left somewhere.The identified position is displayed on the map, and if you use an indoor map, you can see the location in the corresponding building, such as airports and shopping malls.
There is also a function that sounds a ringtone at a maximum volume as needed.You can also erase or lock the data remotely so that the terminal is not abused.When locking the terminal, it is also possible to display a button to make a message or a prescribed phone number.
[Reference] Find a device (Google Play)
It is assumed that the following conditions are met in order to use the "Find Terminal" app.
■ The power of the terminal is turned on. ■ Log in to the Google account ■ Connected to mobile data communication or Wi-Fi ■ Location information is turned on ■ "Search for devices" is turned on.It is on the display on Google Play
In case of emergency, I want to always turn on "location information".To turn on "Search for Devices", select "Security" → "Search Device" from the "Settings" app of the device.If you can't find "security", tap "Security and current location information" or "Google" → "Security".
To check if the display on Google Play is on, access "Settings" on the "Google Play" site.Select a device in the "Display" item.
[Reference] Make sure you can find an Android device if you lose it (Google)
If you use a two -step authentication process, you need to add a backup phone number or backup code.I want you to proceed with the following steps.
[1] Move to Google Account [2] Tap "Security" [3] Tap "2 -step authentication process" in "Login to Google" [4] Added "Backup Phone Number" or "Backup Code"
[Reference] Correct solution when you lose your smartphone
If you use the "Find Terminal" app, you will need a personal computer or another Android device.
When using from a personal computer, access "Find a device" and log in to the Google account.If you are using multiple devices, click the lost smartphone at the top of the screen.This displays the approximate current location of a lost smartphone on the map.
When using from another Android device, you can log in as a guest with the "Find a terminal" app installed on that device.
[Reference] Find a device (Google Play)
When you search for the location of the lost terminal, a notification is displayed on the lost terminal.This notification can be turned off in advance.
If the terminal is lost, you cannot feel safe even if the position is found.First, let's lock the terminal in preparation for the risk of being picked up by someone.When locking the terminal, the password is set and a message can be displayed.In addition, the buttons to be sent to the owner can be displayed, so we want to make good use of them.
Just locking the terminal remains on the terminal.If the position of the terminal is moving more and more, you have to think of the possibility of theft.If you want to completely prevent information leakage, you can delete data on the terminal.If the smartphone is not turned on, the data will not be deleted immediately, but will be executed as soon as the power is turned on.
[Reference] Is your account okay?How to check Google login history to prevent unauthorized access and hijacking
If you can find or recover a lost device, unlock the terminal.Press the home button and enter the password set at the time of lock to release it.
If you log in as a guest using your family or friend's Google account for the "Find Terminal" app, you can search for your family or friend's terminal.However, it is highly risky to teach third parties about the Google account password even for families.Log out as soon as you find the terminal.
If you have been using Android devices for a long time, you may have used the Android device manager.Currently, if you access the "Android device manager", you will be transferred to the "Find Device" site introduced above.Since the content is almost the same, the "Find Device" site can be considered the old "Android device manager".
"I can't access the terminal" due to the incomplete setting!? Effectively use Google's "Find Terminal" application in advance operation.
The battery break and intentional power off are different, but it is troublesome to be unable to access the terminal due to inadequate settings when the terminal is lost.After installing the "Find Terminal" app, check the series of steps, such as search and locking methods for the terminal along with the settings.
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The "Search for a terminal" app is not an app that you usually use, but something useful in case of emergency.If you know the location of the terminal or display a message that tells the recruited person the contact information, etc., the possibility of finding a terminal will increase.There is also a means of locking and erasing for the unlikely event, which is also useful for protecting personal information.Install it now and prepare for an unexpected situation.
* Data was examined as of mid -May 2020.* The information is made thorough, but it does not guarantee the integrity and accuracy of the content.* Please use and operate the product at your own risk.