{"id":509,"date":"2015-03-19T13:47:27","date_gmt":"2015-03-19T00:47:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.geeksonwheels.co.nz\/?p=509"},"modified":"2023-03-26T06:30:18","modified_gmt":"2023-03-26T06:30:18","slug":"top-tips-lost-smartphone-new-zealand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/geeksonwheels.co.nz\/mobile-devices\/top-tips-lost-smartphone-new-zealand\/","title":{"rendered":"Smarten Up! – Top Tips for a lost Smartphone in New Zealand"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019ve lost your mobile, you\u2019re not alone. On average, people lose their smartphone at least once per year. Smartphone theft in 2013 was at a record 3 million<\/a>. So don\u2019t blame yourself if you\u2019ve lost your mobile, there are more constructive and effective actions to take.<\/p>\n

Losing your phone is inevitable<\/h2>\n

It\u2019s a fact: whether it\u2019s stolen or simply misplaced, you will lose your mobile at some point or another. But being prepared can help ease the pain! There\u2019s some excellent technology out there that you can easily download onto your smartphone that will help you locate it when it goes missing.<\/p>\n

On the\u00a0Google Play Store<\/a>, there are multiple phone recovery and anti-theft apps for either a small fee or completely free. Apple\u2019s App Store<\/a> has dozens of security apps, focused on both device and data retrieval, for little or no cost. Often, we only ever hear about these apps once our phones have already been stolen or left behind somewhere, so here are some of the top apps for you to track your smartphone:<\/p>\n

Android Device Manager<\/h3>\n

How it works: Once you\u2019ve installed the Manager<\/a>, and you\u2019ve got access to the Internet, this easy tool can track your Android device if it\u2019s connected to your Google account. Not only can it track your smartphone, but it can completely wipe it \u2013 so your pictures and personal details can be cleared.<\/p>\n

One of the best features is that you can use someone else\u2019s Android device to track your lost phone\u00a0by signing into your Google account in guest mode. In the worst case scenario, the person that took your phone might\u00a0disconnect it from the Internet so it can\u2019t be tracked. But even then, they are likely to re-connect it, so keep trying until it works.<\/p>\n

Android Device Lost<\/h3>\n

Yet another great tool for Android users. Again, your smartphone has to be connected with your Google account, and it needs access to the Internet. The only bummer is that you can\u2019t be running Android 3 or higher – so if your phone\u2019s not lost (yet!) – \u00a0check those details!<\/p>\n

Android Lost<\/a> is a bit more complicated than Manager because you need to install it on your phone and then activate it by sending it a text message, which can be done from any phone. Even if you\u2019ve already lost your phone you can install this remotely. This is awesome – unless your thief has already disabled your Internet connection. But if they haven\u2019t cottoned on to you yet, this is when things can get interesting.<\/p>\n

Once you\u2019ve installed the app you\u2019ll have access to all of the remote control features like:<\/p>\n