Apps To Track Lost / Stolen Android Devices

If you have forget your android while travelling or someone stolen your android mobile phone you do not need to worry if you have one of these application installed in your device. You can track your mobile phone with the apps term and condition. I like to advice within purchasing your Android mobile install these awesome apps for protecting your device.

Where’s My Droid

Where’s My Droid is a pure Find my Phone app to help you locate your phone. When your smartphone goes missing, sending a code via text will make the phone ring (even when set in silent mode) while another text code sends you the GPS coordinates of the phone. Alternatively, you can remotely control your phone by connecting it to the Commander option, a web-based interface. Where’s My Droid also offers a Pro version which lets you take pictures with the camera (you might be able to take a snapshot of the perpetrator), remote lock the phone rendering it impenetrable or remote wipe the app to save your data from misuse.

Plan B

If you had not install any tracking app before your Android device was stolen or misplaced, Plan B will be a lifesaver. Plan B is an Android app from Lookout Labs which locates your smartphone using cell towers and GPS, then sends the location of your smartphone to your Gmail Inbox. In some smartphones, Plan B can enable the GPS on the phone then update you with its location every 10 minutes. For phones with no such support, you can text ‘location’ from another phone, and details of the missing phone’s location will be sent to your email. In the absence of a data connection, the software will send its location via SMS instead.

Lookout Security Anti-Theft

Lookout Security & Antivirus gives Android users peace of mind keeping phones and tablets safe and secure. By going to lookout.com, users can find their lost device on a Google Map, have their device make a loud noise even if it’s on silent, or if their battery dies, users can see the last location where they had their device. If someone tries to steal or unlock your device, you’ll receive an email with the picture and location info of the person who tries to steal it. Lookout Security & Antivirus will protect all your personal data so know one sees it.

Seek Droid

Seek Droid is an app that lets users find their Android phone or tablet. Users can locate their phone using GPS and find the accurate location, and it will be placed on Google Maps. Other features include being able to lock the phone, wipe, it, or wipe the SD.

Android Lost Free

This app is not only perfect for finding your lost phone, it will also torment the thief (something which we’re sure they fully deserve). You can activate (via SMS or the Web) the alarm to ring with a flashing screen, enable and disable the GPS, data and Wi-Fi connection, remote wipe the SD card, and get their latest call list.Once the SIM card is changed, you will be informed via email. This app can be used even after you have lost your smartphone due to its remote install feature and is hidden from the launcher to prevent uninstallation.

Prey Anti-Theft

Prey is an anti-theft app developed by Fork Ltd. Prey lets users track and locate a lost or stolen Android phone. Users will receive detailed reports on who has their device and where they can find it. Lock your device and trigger the alarm even if your phone is on silent.

Bitdefender Anti-Theft

Bitdefender is an anti-theft app developed by Bitdefender. Bitdefender Mobile security blocks the latest malware, spyware, Trojans, and other threats. Misplaced or stolen phone? Send SMS commands, lock, geo-locate, sound an alarm, and wipe your Android device from any internet connection.

McAfee Antivirus & Security

It comes as a 7-day free trial but to keep it on your phone, it’s a $30/year subscription. For that sum, you get the regular anti-theft protection, antivirus protection, plus data backup and restore functions.

AVG AntiVirus

It can locate your lost or stolen phone via Google Maps and lock your device to protect your privacy via a text message. If your phone or tablet is stolen or missing, you can also set a lock screen message to help the locator find you and make your device ring even when it’s on silent mode.

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