Android Device Manager to Find My Device

Android Device Manager to Find My Device

Googles Android Device manager, which allows you to do such things as locate, lock, or wipe a missing device is a neat tool with an unlucky name � it doesnt let you know much in what it actually does. But at Google I/O, the company has sneakily changed the name into something more sensible: Find My Device.

Combined with the name change, Google has added battery information, which will help you understand how long you have to locate your device before it dies out, along with the name of any WiFi network its currently connected to.

I cant let you know how often someone Ive known has lost their Android device without having to be conscious that Google includes a built-in tool for finding it. Compare that to my iOS-toting friends, most of whom seem to know about Find my iPhone, whether or not they choose it. It is a small change, but one that may hopefully mean less phones permanently lost.

How to Turn On or Off Find My Device
If you wish to remotely locate, lock, ring or erase your device, view this info.
Notes:

1. The Find My Device enables you to remotely locate, lock, ring or erase your device.
2. A Gmail� account should be set up on the device to utilize Find My Device.
3. Log in to the Find My Device to access these services.

• From the Home screen, navigate: Apps > Settings > Google (Google services).
• Allowing the device to be remotely located: Tap Location > Ensure the Location switch (located in the upper-right) is set to the ON position.
• Tap Security.
• Tap the next switches to start or off: Remotely locate this product > Allow remote lock and erase

Dont forget to read: Simple Ways to Conserve Your Smartphone Battery without Application

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