[KimKomando]

Dottie from Boston, Massachusetts loves to go on long walks with her partner. Unfortunately, that means she sometimes loses her phone while enjoying the scenery. She asked me, “What are the best apps for tracking down my lost Android?”

I suggested Google Find My Device. By installing this app on a trusted person’s phone, you can use Google Maps to find your way back to your lost Android. You can even secure the device to make sure strangers aren’t sneaking through your secrets.

Even better, you can add a message for anyone who finds your phone, letting them know where to find you. In a worst-case scenario, you can even erase the device. (Hopefully, you’ll find it before you start considering that, though.)

I also recommend Life360.

This app lets you add friends and family members to your contact circle. Through the app, you can see where their phones are. Just like Google Find My Device, Life360 gives you step-by-step directions to your lost phone.

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