{"id":18816,"date":"2025-07-21T14:30:29","date_gmt":"2025-07-21T02:30:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/geeksonwheels.co.nz\/?p=18816"},"modified":"2025-08-14T10:23:37","modified_gmt":"2025-08-13T22:23:37","slug":"lost-my-phone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/geeksonwheels.co.nz\/security-safety\/lost-my-phone\/","title":{"rendered":"What to do if I lost my phone?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-post-author-name\">Billie Handley<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2025-07-21T14:30:29+12:00\">July 21, 2025<\/time><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, none of us are immune to losing our phones or having them stolen. What we\u2019re trying to say is\u2026 it happens! That\u2019s why we want to help you stay better prepared in case it happens to you. After all, it\u2019s better to be safe than sorry. We\u2019ll help you answer the question \u201cWhat to do if I lost my phone?\u201d by giving you a step-by-step guide on what to do if your phone goes missing!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/geeksonwheels.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Lost-Phone-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18817\" srcset=\"https:\/\/geeksonwheels.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Lost-Phone-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/geeksonwheels.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Lost-Phone-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/geeksonwheels.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Lost-Phone-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/geeksonwheels.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Lost-Phone-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/geeksonwheels.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Lost-Phone-2048x1152.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Call it!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re Googling what to do if I lost my phone, take a breath and start simple! Before anything, and that includes before thinking the worst and panicking, give your smartphone a call! You can do this using a friend or family member\u2019s device. But you will have to know your contact number!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As long as your device isn\u2019t on silent mode, do not disturb, or airplane mode, you should be able to hear if it\u2019s within earshot or not! Just give it a few calls while retracing your steps. Because, it very well could have slipped down the side of the couch. Or, been left on your car seat when you ran your errands in town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes, you might even get an answer from a stranger who has picked up your phone, or had it handed in to them. In that case, you can organise a pickup safely. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pro tip: Enable flashlight alerts so that if you do misplace your phone and it\u2019s on silent, you might still be able to find it by seeing the flashing notification. This works especially well at night, of course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/geeksonwheels.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Lost-Phone-2-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18818\" srcset=\"https:\/\/geeksonwheels.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Lost-Phone-2-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/geeksonwheels.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Lost-Phone-2-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/geeksonwheels.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Lost-Phone-2-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/geeksonwheels.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Lost-Phone-2-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/geeksonwheels.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Lost-Phone-2-2048x1152.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Track it!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve retraced your steps, called your phone a few times, and still had no luck\u2026 It\u2019s best to track your phone to confirm its whereabouts!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can track the location of your device with either <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/find-my\/id1514844621\">\u2018Find My\u2019 <\/a>for Apple users or <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.google.android.apps.adm&amp;hl=en\">\u2018Find Hub\u2019<\/a> for Android users. But first, you\u2019ll need to make sure they\u2019re enabled on your smartphone. It\u2019s worth noting, you won\u2019t be able to enable tracking after your phone goes missing. So, it\u2019s important to get it sorted now, just in case!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To enable \u2018Find My\u2019 on your iPhone, open <strong>Settings<\/strong> &gt; <strong>tap [Your Name]<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Find M<\/strong>y &gt; <strong>Find My iPhone<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Slide the toggle on.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To enable \u2018Find Hub\u2019 on Android, make sure you are signed into Google on your device before you do anything. Next, go to <strong>Settings<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Google<\/strong> &gt; <strong>All services<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Find My Device<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Slide the toggle across to turn it on.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading has-small-font-size\">Now you\u2019ve got these awesome tracking tools enabled on your smartphone, you\u2019re ready to find my lost phone!<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>Wondering how to find a lost phone\u2019s location when you don\u2019t actually have your phone on you? If you\u2019ve set up tracking tools in advance, you can use another device. Whether that device is yours or someone else\u2019s, to help locate it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re using another one of your own devices that\u2019s signed in with the same account as your lost phone, just open the \u2018Find My\u2019 app on Apple or the \u2018Find Hub\u2019 app on Android, if you have them pre-downloaded. There is also the option to use the website version for both <a href=\"https:\/\/www.icloud.com\/find\">Apple<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/android\/find\/people\">Android<\/a>. This is your easiest option!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re using someone else\u2019s device to find a lost phone, that\u2019s okay too! On an Android, you\u2019ll need to sign in as a guest using your Google account. On an Apple device, it either needs to be logged into your Apple ID, or the person you\u2019re borrowing it from has to have already shared their location with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s how to find a lost phone\u2019s location for iPhone users! <strong>Open the \u2018Find My\u2019 app<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Devices<\/strong> &gt; <strong>tap your lost device<\/strong> &gt; <strong>find the location and get directions.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To find your Android location using the app, <strong>open the \u2018Find Hub\u2019 app<\/strong> &gt; under \u2018My devices\u2019 <strong>locate your missing device.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/geeksonwheels.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Lost-Phone-3-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18819\" srcset=\"https:\/\/geeksonwheels.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Lost-Phone-3-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/geeksonwheels.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Lost-Phone-3-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/geeksonwheels.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Lost-Phone-3-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/geeksonwheels.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Lost-Phone-3-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/geeksonwheels.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Lost-Phone-3-2048x1152.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lock it!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are plenty of preventative measures your smartphone offers beyond just tracking options. That is if you\u2019re still up in the air about what to do if I lost my phone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using your smartphone\u2019s find my lost phone features on both an Android and Apple device, you can also remotely lock your device as a security measure. This means no one will be able to access anything on your device. Here\u2019s how!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To lock your iPhone, <strong>open the \u2018Find My\u2019 app<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Devices<\/strong> &gt; <strong>tap your lost device<\/strong> &gt; <strong>tap Lost Mode under Lost iPhone?<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Continue<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Enter contact number<\/strong> (obviously not your own) &gt; <strong>Enter message<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Activate!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, to lock your Android, <strong>open the \u2018Find Hub\u2019 app<\/strong> &gt; under \u2018My devices\u2019, <strong>tap on your lost device<\/strong> &gt; <strong>tap the gear icon<\/strong> which reads Find Hub &gt; <strong>Remote Lock<\/strong> &gt; <strong>toggle on Remote Lock.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/geeksonwheels.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Lost-Phone-4-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18820\" srcset=\"https:\/\/geeksonwheels.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Lost-Phone-4-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/geeksonwheels.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Lost-Phone-4-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/geeksonwheels.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Lost-Phone-4-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/geeksonwheels.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Lost-Phone-4-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/geeksonwheels.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Lost-Phone-4-2048x1152.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Change your passwords!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To air on the side of caution, it\u2019s a good idea to change passwords for important accounts! In particular, it\u2019s a good idea to start with your email. This is so thieves can\u2019t gain access to your other accounts by doing a quick and easy password reset. So, whether you need to change your Gmail password, your Outlook password or any other email account for that matter, make sure you do it first before anything else! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t know how to change your password? The easiest way is usually by clicking the \u2018Forgot Password\u2019 or \u2018Reset Password\u2019 link. This is more often than not found right on the login page of the service you\u2019re trying to access! After clicking either of these links, follow the on-screen instructions! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/geeksonwheels.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Lost-Phone-5-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18821\" srcset=\"https:\/\/geeksonwheels.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Lost-Phone-5-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/geeksonwheels.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Lost-Phone-5-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/geeksonwheels.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Lost-Phone-5-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/geeksonwheels.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Lost-Phone-5-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/geeksonwheels.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Lost-Phone-5-2048x1152.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Block your SIM!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If someone has got their hands on your smartphone, the last thing you want them to do is make calls or send texts to your contacts pretending to be you. Even with your phone locked, someone could remove the SIM card and still access your number as well as any information potentially stored on it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How to block SIM card? Just contact your mobile network provider. For example, this could be Skinny, Spark, One NZ etc.. You\u2019ll want to report to them that your phone is stolen and you\u2019d like to temporarily block your SIM. If you later find your phone, you can then contact your provider again to have them unblock your SIM. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How to block a SIM card permanently? The process is similar to temporarily blocking it, but keep in mind, once it\u2019s permanently blocked, it can\u2019t be reversed. Even if you find your phone later, you\u2019ll need to request a new SIM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/geeksonwheels.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Lost-Phone-6-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18822\" srcset=\"https:\/\/geeksonwheels.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Lost-Phone-6-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/geeksonwheels.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Lost-Phone-6-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/geeksonwheels.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Lost-Phone-6-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/geeksonwheels.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Lost-Phone-6-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/geeksonwheels.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Lost-Phone-6-2048x1152.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contact your bank!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These days, our smartphones hold a lot of sensitive information. This includes your bank cards, whether saved in browsers or loaded into Apple Pay and Google Pay. The last thing you want is that kind of access falling into the wrong hands!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you know you\u2019ve got cards stored on your lost phone, then <em>what to do if I lost my phone<\/em> should definitely include locking or blocking your bank cards to keep your money safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can easily lock or block a banking card through your banking app, which you can log into from another device. For example, <strong>in the Kiwibank app you can go to Cards<\/strong> &gt; <strong>select the card you want to lock<\/strong> &gt; then <strong>toggle on Block this card<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If blocking or locking your card via the app on another device seems a little too confusing, simply call your bank provider and have them do it for you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re someone who has their bank cards loaded onto their Apple Pay or Google Pay, you can also disable these too. Again, you can do this using another device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To disable Apple Pay <strong>on a Mac go to System Settings<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Wallet &amp; Apple Pay<\/strong> &gt; <strong>select the card you want to remove<\/strong> &gt; <strong>click Remove<\/strong> or the minus symbol (-). To disable Google Pay <strong>on a Windows PC go to myaccount.google.com<\/strong> and sign in if needed &gt; <strong>Privacy &amp; personalisation<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Download or delete your data<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Delete a service<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Google Pay<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Delete<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Follow the on-screen instructions.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/geeksonwheels.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Lost-Phone-7-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18823\" srcset=\"https:\/\/geeksonwheels.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Lost-Phone-7-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/geeksonwheels.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Lost-Phone-7-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/geeksonwheels.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Lost-Phone-7-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/geeksonwheels.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Lost-Phone-7-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/geeksonwheels.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Lost-Phone-7-2048x1152.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Report it! <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve tried calling and tracking your phone with no luck, it\u2019s about time to report your phone lost or stolen to the police. Remember, for non-emergencies such as this, call the 105 number, rather than 111.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you report a phone lost or stolen, you\u2019ll ideally want to provide your phone\u2019s IMEI number. This can help the police track or identify your phone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since you can only find your IMEI using your physical device, it\u2019s a good idea to <strong>note it down <u>now<\/u> as a preventative! <\/strong>Unless of course this isn\u2019t an option for you. If your device is already lost or stolen, you could find your IMEI on the original packaging of your device. You\u2019ll just have to cross your fingers you still have it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading has-small-font-size\">Find your imei<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>To find your IMEI on iPhone, go to <strong>Settings<\/strong> &gt; <strong>General<\/strong> &gt; <strong>About.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To find your IMEI on Android, go to <strong>Settings<\/strong> &gt; scroll down to <strong>About phone.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also find your IMEI by simply <strong>dialling *#06#<\/strong> on your phone. After typing this out a pop up with your IMEI will appear on your screen.<br><em><br>And there you have it! 7 steps to take if you\u2019ve lost your phone. If you\u2019re reading this as a precaution, now\u2019s the perfect time to switch on your phone\u2019s tracking features and jot down it\u2019s IMEI number. Just in case it ever goes missing.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>But if your phone&#8217;s already lost, we hope these steps help you track it down. Or, at the very least, keep your personal data safe.<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Need help getting your smartphone prepared in case of future loss or damage? <a href=\"https:\/\/geeksonwheels.co.nz\/contact-geeks-on-wheels\/book-a-geek\/\">Book a Geek! <\/a>We can help you back up your data,  set up long and strong passwords and more! Just give us a call at 0800 4 A GEEK! <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><br><br><\/strong><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><br><br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Unfortunately, none of us are immune to losing our phones or having them stolen. What we\u2019re trying to say is\u2026 it happens! That\u2019s why we want to help you stay better prepared in case it happens to you. After all, it\u2019s better to be safe than sorry. 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