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To do this, simply follow the steps below:. This portion requires you to set up a Samsung account first.
You can find the option to do it in the Accounts tab of your Settings. Be reminded that you should do this while you have your device.
Make sure that the Remote Controls switch is active or in green, and the Use Wireless Networks option under Location Consent has been checked. Note that the series of steps below should be done as soon as you have a strong belief that your Android device has gone missing.
If you have more than one device registered using your Samsung account, choose the one that has gone missing. Open the Locate My Mobile tab.
This will show you the location of your missing Smartphone unit. If your device is nearby, you can force it to ring by selecting the Ring My Mobile tab. To track and control your Galaxy device, click through each tab on the left and follow the instructions for each action.
Now you can track and control your lost or stolen Samsung Galaxy device remotely. SamsungDive is a fantastic service for allowing you locate and recover your lost or stolen Samsung Galaxy device.
If you're unable to recover it, at least you'll have the option to wipe the data from it to protect your personal information. Be respectful, keep it clean and stay on topic.
Share your experience with us in the comments! When you enable this feature, your biometric data, such as your fingerprints and irises, will also be deleted from the device. Check if any pictures were taken after your device was stolen. Now you can track and control your lost or stolen Samsung Galaxy device remotely. A mobile phone or tablet calculates it's location by receiving radio signals from GPS satellites in space.
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