The loss of a mobile device can dislodge a person from the rut of life events, especially if important contacts or highly personal information are stored in his memory. Where to call, what to do - many options, it is better to study them in advance, so as not to be nervous in the process of searching.
How to know the location by phone number
How to find the phone by phone number? Thanks to modern developments, it is not difficult to locate a phone number by phone number. Programs, satellite devices, applications from mobile operators( MTS, BILINE, MEGAFON) find a mobile phone with the most accurate data( street, house).There are options that can search for a device or its owner as legal, and not very much.
Geolocation by phone number
Geolocation refers to the exact location of a subscriber without connecting to a satellite. There is no need to install GLONASS applications - the territorial location is indicated by a radius of several meters( in urban areas) and up to kilometers, depending on the chosen method. How to install the geolocation on the phone and can it be checked secretly and not be near the subscriber?
There are several ways to install geolocation:
- through a cellular operator;
- spyware.
Each operator has in his arsenal the possibility( for example, the service "Radar" from Megaphone) to track the device by number. Applications are connected by typing a command or sending a message. These services are paid, for some operators the application is able to calculate the numbers of other operators( this service is available from Beeline).
Spyware is very popular. The uniqueness lies in the fact that this software can not be detected in the device in a simple way, but only with the help of special applications. At the same time, the geolocation device can transmit the address to any portable device( tablet, phone, etc.) and a stationary computer or laptop. Such software is in demand in families where there is a child.
How to track a phone number via the Internet
It is possible to determine the location by phone number for free online. The Internet is full of tempting offers, everyone can take advantage of this service. To do this, there is no need to install different programs on the mobile phone of the subscriber that you want to track, or you can simply enter the numbers on the service website. The advantages of this method are obvious:
- access to online services is round the clock, the main thing is to have an Internet;
- is easy to use( only the number is needed).
There are services that only create the appearance of work. Before you use this or that service, you should review the reviews, see the details. Do not pay for dubious services that promise to send a location in the form of sms, this option is very popular among scammers. In addition to sites you can use the same application.
Find the phone via
satellite. Thanks to the satellite and special software, the device is monitored. To find a phone number by satellite for free, you need to install a program that will send location data to the satellite after some interval. You can track both on request and online. Main advantages:
- can track the movement;
- you only need to know the phone number;
- some programs allow you to learn about moving not only at a given time, but also where the subscriber was a few hours ago;
- high accuracy of location( error of several meters).The disadvantage of this possibility can only be called that the device on Android should be turned on all the time, so this type of search is unlikely to help with theft, for criminals turn it off. Another big disadvantage: you can not use for many models of mobile devices( most of them are for the iPhone, Nokia or based on the Android operating system).
Program for determining the location by mobile phone number
Quite often there are proposals for the installation of special software. The phone number tracking program is both paid and free. Important: there is no such software that accurately, right up to the photo of the location, is able to transmit the data. The disadvantages are:
- the availability of the program can be determined by visual inspection of applications;
- on the device must be installed GPS-navigator;
- only work if the mobile operator's network is active.
How to find a lost phone
The most common way to find a lost phone is to contact the police and name IMEI numbers, which are indicated in the passport and under the battery of the device itself. The only drawback - the program is able to find the device only when it is online. The service that locates by IMEI is only at the disposal of law enforcement agencies.
Phone Search Android
How to find a lost Android phone? The user can work with the Android Device Manager. This software monitors and blocks data on the card or even deletes, but initially it is required to install the software in the device, configure it on the page android.com/devicemanage. If you lose, you must log in to this page( for example, Google) and enter the subscriber's number. On the interactive map you can break through the location of the device.
How to find iPhone by phone number
Searching for iPhone by phone number is easy thanks to the developers, because the tracking system is already built in. Now the search for a smartphone becomes possible, even if it is disabled. You can also use the ICantFindMyPhone.com service through your Google account, where you enter the subscriber's numbers-and the service will start calling the device itself. Probably, iPhone is close to the owner.
All of the above methods will somehow help resolve the issue with the lost gadget, but remember that in the case of theft, criminals are able to pull the SIM card and some methods are losing their relevance, due to the fact that the billing system will be disconnected. To return a thing, it should be done promptly( this is important for obtaining the result) to apply to the Ministry of Internal Affairs with the application.
Locating by phone number