Android

Android smartphones constitute the major share of Smartphone ecosystem. The platform is flexible and there are several ways you can choose from. The best way is to enable Google’s Device Manager on all your devices.

In addition to locate, lock and wipe your smartphone, Android Device Manager can enable your lost phone to show a message and contact number to help anyone who has found your phone to get in touch with you. To Activate Device Manager Step 1: Go to Google Settings and tap on security Step 2: Check Device Manager Step 3: Check Lock and Erase Step 4: Once enabled, you can head on to Devcie Manager Step 5: Sign in using same Google Account as on your Smartphone You can now manage your Android device remotely. Apart from Android Device manager, you can also rely on third party alternatives like Plan B, which triangulates the position of your device using cellular towers and will work even without WiFi or GPS enabled on your smartphone.

iPhone

To track your lost iPhone, you can use Find My iPhone. The app works similar to Android device manager and allows you to remotely erase content, delete contacts and send a message. You can use this feature without any pre-configuration required.

Step 1: Go to Settings and select iCloud Step 2: Go to Find my Phone and Enable it You can now track your device using Find My iPhone App on other iOS device or using your PC browser. You can also use third party apps like Prey and GadgetTrack as alternatives to Find My iPhone App.

Windows Phone

Windows Phone too comes with a Find My Phone feature which can be used to track your lost devices. You have to go to settings and then Find My Phone and check the two options listed. Your phone will now save your locations periodically and is set to notify you using push notifications.

To track your Windows smartphone Step1: On your PC browser open windowsphone.com Step2: Log in your Microsoft Account Step3: Click on Find My Phone in My Phone Menu Step4: You can now ring, lock or Erase your smartphone

BlackBerry

On BB10 comes with BlackBerry Protect which can be used to enhance your device security. To enable this, you can go to system settings and select BlackBerry Protect. You can now turn BlackBerry Protect started and you are good to go.

Step 1: visit protect.blackberry.com from any browser Step 2: login using your BlackBerry ID Step 3: from here you can view locations, wipe device, lock device or send a message. If your location is off, you can still perform other functions apart from viewing your device on the map.

Conclusion

If your phone has landed in hands of a professional thief, it’s not likely that these methods will help you. In case you have lost your phone under the sofa cushion or behind your bed or accidentally left it some place, these methods can very well help you recover your device and thus its always worth it to keep these security options enabled at all times. In case of theft, these apps and tools will help you keep your