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How To Track And Find Google Pixel And Pixel XL

How To Track And Find Google Pixel And Pixel XL

For those that own a Google Pixel or Pixel XL, there will be a time that you’ll need to track and find your lost or stolen Pixel or Pixel XL. Below we’ll recommend several different ways to track and find a stolen Pixel or Pixel XL including a tracker app, Android Device Manager and other types of software.

Just like the Find My iPhone from Apple, Google also has software similar to that called the Android Device Manager or some call it called Find My Android. Using this, you can track and find your lost or stolen device fairly easy. Read on for more details on how to find your lost Pixel or Pixel XL.

The great thing is that the Android Device Manager lets you track and then find your Pixel or Pixel XL. It also has a feature that’ll allow you to remotely wipe and delete all data and information in case you can’t find your smartphone. The following are some solutions for those that want to know how to find a lost or stolen Pixel or Pixel XL.

 

Quick Tips to find lost Pixel or Pixel XL

We’ll explain several different methods to find your lost Pixel or Pixel XL, below are some of the best options to get your search underway as quick as possible.

  • Make sure your Pixel or Pixel XL has proper tools installed for locating your device and securing it from a remote location using tools like Android Device Manager and Lookout. Once you’ve got your phone back, take preventative measures so this doesn’t happen again.
  • Apps like AirDroid to remotely access files and information that you need to recover, as well as using advanced features like remote camera access and SMS text messaging.

 

Using Android Device Manager To Find Pixel or Pixel XL

The best option when it comes to finding your lost or stolen Pixel or Pixel XL is to properly register and accessible via the Android Device Manager. Many devices come with the feature enabled out of the box, but you will want to double check.

You can set up Android Device Manager on the Pixel or Pixel XL by going to Settings > Security and Screen Lock > Device Administrators. The exact location and name of the menus might differ from phone to phone, so poke around. From here, simply check the box that says “Android Device Manager.”

 

Using Lookout

For any reason you can’t use the Android Device Manager with the Pixel or Pixel XL, then think about using Lookout. Lockout is similar to the Android Device Manager, and it offers more general security features.

 

Loud Ring Mode To Find Pixel or Pixel XL

You should start off by setting your Pixel or Pixel XL into loud ring mode, this will help you find your Pixel or Pixel XL quickly if it’s nearby. You also get options for remotely locking and remotely wiping the device in case you are handling sensitive documents and files on your mobile device. Make sure to download the Android Device Manager app from the Google Play Store if you ever need to use the service from another Android device.

 

Find Your Lost Pixel or Pixel XL

When you go to use the Android Device Manager with another device to find your Pixel or Pixel XL that is lost or stolen, you need to go to the Android Device Manager page and track your Pixel or Pixel XL. The Android Device Manager uses GPS to track the location.

From here the GPS locate button will track the lost or stolen device for you. Google warns users to never try and retrieve a lost device themselves, and to contact the police. It’s important to note for this feature to work, the Pixel or Pixel XL must be contacted to a WiFi network so the GPS location can be tracked.

 

 

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David Williams

Oct 7, 2016

I am a true junkie for everything tech. My current arsenal includes an Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV Stick, iPhone Xs, Samsung Galaxy S9, Samsung Chromebook, iMac, and Dell XPS 13.

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