Contents:
Yours may or may not be one of them. But for smartphones and tablets running Android, iOS or Windows Phone, it is likely the device has software needed to locate it. Here are a number of things you can try.. If your Android device is configured with a Google Account, you might be in luck. As long as the battery of the phone is still charged, the phone has not been switched off and it has an internet connection, Google may be able to pinpoint your device. You can ring the device, lock it, or even completely wipe all information on it.
And, best of all, show you it's location on a map.
If you're prompted to sign in, use the same Google account you used to sign in on your phone. However helpful those technologies you see in cinemas would be; Most of what you see in movies can not be done in real life. In real life, for people like you and me, there simply is no way to find a mobile device by entering it's phone number or IMEI number.
If that would be possible, it would be an enormous privacy issue to any person carrying a phone. So, how does the police do this? Mobile phones constantly search for and connect with the nearest antennas operated by the telephone company. Most, if not all telephone companies keep record which antennas their subscribers connect to. These records allow a device to be traced to the tower it is on. Based on the physical location of the antenna, a rough estimate of the phone's actual location can be given.
Records kept about phones connecting to antennas, allows a device to be traced to the tower it is on, and based on the physical location of the antenna, a rough estimate can be given and then the cell phone location triangulated off of multiple surrounding towers. Due to the number of towers this is easier in urban areas.
Obviously, this information is not available to the public, but, can be used by law enforcement to give a fairly accurate estimate of a phone's last physical location. There are many tracking services and applications available for almost any type of mobile phone out there. Most of these are applications to be downloaded and installed onto phones, to periodically submit the phone location onto the internet.
These services would only allow you to observe the whereabouts of the mobile device as long as their mobile application is installed onto the device, an internet connection is available, the battery has not run empty, and the device has not been switched off. For people looking to find their lost or stolen mobile handset, these tracking-applications are not worth looking into. Sad but true; What you see in movies can not be done in real life.
There simply is no way to find a mobile device by entering it's phone number or IMEI number. If that were possible, that would be an enormous privacy issue to any person carrying a phone.
Never panic again. Locating your phone is made easy with Find My Mobile. It's also possible to lock and wipe your data remotely. If you happen to lose a Galaxy phone or tablet, don't panic!
So, what truth lies behind all this? And, how does the police do this? To place a call or use the internet on a cellular device, it uses radio signals to communicate with antennas operated by a telephone company. If you were driving along a road, your mobile phone would constantly look for antennas along your route and would constantly keep connecting to the closest available antennas. Most telephone companies keep record of the antennas their subscribers connect to.
Good One. Nice Phone Excellent after 4 yrs.
This is a solid phone all-round. Smart Manager. Battery life is superb. For selfie fans there's great news round the front as the Galaxy A8 features not one, but two snappers, providing a smart Bokeh portrait mode. Terms and conditions Cookie Policy Privacy policy. Not announced yet. Leave a Reply Cancel reply Your email address will not be published.
Bad Camera. Only Drawback is , Camera is not up to mark in this price range. Front Camera is Good. Even Having 1. Improve Camera Functions.
Camera face recognition is terrible. Most of time the camera keeps focussing and refocussing resulting in blurry pictures especially in timer mode. I replaced the phone twice before requesting for a refund. Sameer Meena. Sameer Meena Sep 28, on Gadgets Recommends. A premium superb phone for its cost. The most striking feature of A8 ofcourse is its design aesthetics. But most importantly the gadget, though stunning in looks, is extremely well built as for as its hardware is concerned.
Packed in it, is its expansive 5. Its Octa core 1. The principal rear camera is superb with very good capture at low lights. The front with wide selfie feature is comparable to I-phone 6.
Why not flash for the front camera? Even with long exposure to video capture it is only tolerably heated. The video capture FHD itself is excellent. Well for all other features like OTG support etc.. The sounds are little low though clear.
But then is it asking for too much for its cost? Street price Rs 26, Overall a critical assessment is that the phone is really very good and honest recommendation is - go for it Mind-blowing purchase. Very Good Condition. Only some scarches on back panal.