Marc previously edited the tech website Stuff and has tested and written about phones, tablets, wearables, streaming boxes, smart home devices, Bluetooth speakers, headphones, games, TVs, cameras and much more. You can delete all devices and their locations through the Find My Device app.Formerly Editor in Chief (U.K.) on Tom’s Guide, Marc oversaw all gaming, streaming, audio, TV, entertainment, how-to and cameras coverage, and was also responsible for the site’s U.K.-focused output. Other data that Find My Device collects is encrypted in transit.

Store recent location is encrypted at rest using your Google Account password for security. We use these identifiers to associate your Android devices to your account. Personal identifiers for service functionality, fraud prevention, security, and compliance purposes.Approximate and precise locations or other identifiers for service functionality purposes.Some of this functionality uses Google Play services. To help you find a lost Android device, Google collects certain info. To locate your device's IMEI on a web browser: To locate your device's IMEI with the Find My Device app: You can find your device's IMEI number in your phone's settings or with Find My Device. To disable the device, your mobile service provider can utilize your device's IMEI number. After you erase, Find My Device won't work on the device.

Erase device: Permanently deletes all data on your device, but may not delete SD cards.

To help someone return your device to you, you can add a message or device number to the lock screen. If you don't have a lock, you can set one.

Secure device: Locks your device with your PIN or password.

Play sound: Rings your device at full volume for 5 minutes, even if it's set to silent or vibrate.

If you get a prompt, tap Enable lock & erase.

If your device can't be found, you may find its last known location, if available.

The location is approximate and may not be accurate.

On the map, you'll get info about where the device is.

If your lost device has more than one user profile: Sign in with a Google Account that's on the main or personal profile.

If you have more than one device: At the top of the sidebar, select the lost device.

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