Updated: March 09, 2023
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Lost my cell phone, trying to locate it

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Hello, thank you for using Howly.
Can you please specify both the brand and the model of the lost cell phone?

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Can you please specify both the brand and the model of the lost cell phone?

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Got you!
In order to help you, I need your assistance here please, could you tell me the brand and model of the lost phone?

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Samsung 9 Android

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Thank you for the clarification!
Do you have access to the Samsung account?

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The phone is with TMobile. Never dealt directly with Samsung

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Got it!
In this case, let me know please if you have access to your Google account.

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Yes

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Thank you for the details!
In this case, please follow these instructions to locate your lost Samsung phone:

  1. Go to --> https://www.google.com/android/find and sign in to your Google Account.
    - If you have more than one phone, click the lost phone at the top of the screen.
    - If your lost phone has more than one user profile, sign in with a Google Account that's on the main profile. Learn about user profiles.
  2. The lost phone gets a notification.
  3. On the map, you'll get info about where the phone is.
    - The location is approximate and might not be accurate.
    - If your phone can't be found, you'll see its last known location, if available.

And please keep me updated.

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I will. Thank you.

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You are welcome!
Please take your time!

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It keeps saying location is unavailable

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Got you!
Do you remember if your mobile phone is turned on and connected to the Internet connection?

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Not sure

author

I see.
This is an important option to locate the lost device.
Are you able to pick what you want to do? If needed, first click Enable lock & erase.

Customer Replay

He doesn't remember if the phone or WiFi was on.

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Got it!
If the mobile phone is possibly turned off you can track a phone with the help of the police and the network provider can track a switched-off phone using an IMEI number.
Also, I highly recommend reporting your missing device to local law enforcement, but please note that they might request your device's serial number.

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He found it. Thank you for your help.

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This is good news.
Is there anything else I can do for you today?
If you have any other questions, I'll be happy to help you out!

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