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Feb 8, 2023

Google Find My Device

Summary

Google Find My Device is an app that allows users to locate, lock, erase, or play a sound on any lost Android device. The app can be used to see the current location of the device on a map, as well as its last known location if the current location is not available. The app also includes indoor maps to help users find their devices in large buildings, and allows users to navigate to the device using Google Maps. Additionally, the app allows users to play a sound on the lost device at full volume, even if it is set to silent, and to erase or lock the device if necessary.

Features

1. Google Find My Device is an app that allows users to locate, lock, erase or play a sound on any lost Android device.
2. The app can locate the device on a map, with the option to see the last online location if the current location is not available.
3. Users can navigate to their devices using Google Maps and tap the device location to access the app.
4. The app also allows users to play a sound at full volume, even if the device is set to silent.
5. Additionally, users can erase a lost Android device or lock it and add a message for the finder.

Keywords

Google Find My Device, lost Android device, lock, erase, play sound, map, indoor maps, Google Maps, navigate, locate

Find, lock, erase or play a sound on any lost Android device

Locate your lost Android device and lock it until you get it back

Features

See your phone, tablet, or other Android devices and accessories

on a map. If the current location isn’t available, you’ll see the last online location.

Use indoor maps

to help you find your devices in airports, malls, or other large buildings

Navigate to your devices with Google Maps

by tapping the device location and then the Maps icon

Play a sound

at full volume, even if a device is set to silent

Erase a lost Android device, or lock it

and add a custom message and contact info on the lock screen

See the network and battery status

See hardware details

Permissions

• Location: To show your device’s current location on a map

• Contacts: To access the email addresses associated with your Google Account

• Identity: To access and manage email addresses associated with your Google Account

• Camera: To take pictures and videos