Lost or Stolen Phone ๐
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Android
1. Go to
android.com/find on any browser
2. Sign in with the same Google account that is logged in on your phone
3. Select your device from the list
4. Choose one of three actions:
Play Sound โ makes it ring at full volume for 5 minute
Secure Device โ locks the phone with your Google account, signs out, and shows a recovery message on screen
Erase Device โ factory resets the phone remotely (do this last, you lose tracking after)
Requires phone to be on, location enabled, and connected to internet or mobile data.
iPhone
1. Go to
icloud.com/find on any browser
2. Sign in with the same Apple ID that is set up on your phone
3. Click All Devices at the top and select your iPhone
4. Choose one of three actions:
Play Sound โ makes it ring even if on silent
Lost Mode โ locks the phone with your passcode, displays your contact number on screen, and tracks location continuously
Erase iPhone โ wipes everything remotely (do this last, tracking stops after)
Requires phone to be on and connected to Wi-Fi or mobile data.
If You're in India ๐ฎ๐ณ โ Block Your IMEI
1. Visit
ceir.gov.in
2. Request IMEI block โ phone becomes useless on all Indian networks
3. You need: IMEI number purchase invoice police complaint number
File a Police Complaint
Nearest police station or
cybercrime.gov.in
Mention IMEI in the FIR
Get the complaint number โ needed for CEIR portal and insurance claims
Secure Your Accounts
Block SIM โ call your carrier immediately
Change Google / Apple ID password from another device
Log out of WhatsApp โ WhatsApp Web settings โ Log out of all devices
Log out of Gmail remotely โ Gmail โ Manage your Google Account โ Security โ Your devices
Call your bank and freeze UPI access
Change passwords for any saved payment or shopping apps
Save your IMEI now โ dial #06# and store it somewhere safe before anything happens.