How to track a switched off cell phone?

Have you ever stopped to think about whether it is possible to track a switched off cell phone? And if so, what are the ways to do it? Find out more!

As you may know, at the time this content is being published, Carnival is just around the corner. And amidst all the revelry, partying and fun that is already traditional for the festival, everyone knows that something very unpleasant also increases during the long weekend: theft and robbery rates.

It is very common to see people with bad intentions taking advantage of the distraction and even the typical crowds of Carnival blocks to commit all kinds of thefts from revelers' belongings.

At this point, practically everything becomes part of these people's target list: money, cards, wallets, sneakers, accessories – such as chains and rings – and most importantly, the cell phone.

And despite all the tips we see out there regarding the use of cell phones at the street parties and how the practice is something that is not recommended – as it increases the chances of you being a victim of cases like this – many people end up disregarding guidelines like this and end up taking their cell phones to the festivities.

And many end up returning home without their devices.

All this beginning and the mention of Carnival is to contextualize the topic we are going to discuss today.

Unfortunately, everyone knows someone who has had their smartphone stolen or robbed, right? 

And as is customary for people who steal devices, one of the first steps after theft/robbery is to turn off the device to prevent it from being tracked by the owner or the police.

That said, the question that remains is: is it possible to track a switched off cell phone? And if so, how? That's what we're going to find out today!

Is it possible to track a switched off cell phone?

Anyone who has ever lost their cell phone or had it stolen knows what a headache it can be. After all, nowadays our entire lives revolve around smartphones, from photos and contacts in our calendar to social networks and banking apps.

But thanks to technology, nowadays it is much easier to track your device, increasing the chances of recovering it.

But is it possible to track a switched off cell phone? The answer to this question depends on the brand.

Although all smartphones today are equipped with GPS and the vast majority of applications – such as Google, Waze, Facebook, Instagram and so on – constantly use your device's location, not all operating systems offer this option to the user when the device is turned off.

How to track a switched off cell phone if you are an Apple user

One operating system that offers the option of being tracked even if the smartphone is turned off is Apple's.

The device can be located even if it is turned off or without an internet connection. 

To do this, the user simply needs to use the “Find My iPhone“, which is available on the iCloud page. There, you will log in and the platform will show information about the device’s location.

At this point, if the user wants to get more information about the device, just click on (i) next to your iPhone device.

When located, the user chooses how to proceed with the information.

Among the available options are: blocking the cell phone – which is the most recommended way in cases of theft and robbery – playing a sleep alarm on the device or even deleting all the content contained on the device completely remotely.

Although this last alternative is an option for those who do not want the contents of the device to fall into the wrong hands, it is important to note that in this case there is no going back. From the moment the operation is completed, you will lose all the contents forever and will no longer be able to see the location of the device.

How to track a cell phone through other operating systems?

While Apple is the only technology company – at least for now – that offers the ability to track a switched-off phone, other brands also offer the chance to track their devices while they are on.

Below, we will cite some examples:

Android

In a browser, go to https://android.com/find and sign in to your Google Account.

The lost device receives a notification and on the map, you can find information about where the device is.

Please note that the location is approximate and may not be exact. And if you can't find your device, you can find its last known location if available.

Samsung

The company has the “Find My Phone” tool to track your cell phones. With it, the devices do not need to be connected to the internet to show their location. 

To do this, you will access Samsung's “Find My Phone” website and log in. The last location of your phone will then be provided. You can also activate the phone's ringtone, erase your data and information, or access your device's backup.

Xiaomi 

For Xiaomi users, tracking can be done through Mi account. 

However, the user must have activated the “locate device” option in the device settings. Then the user goes to the Xiaomi Cloud website, logs in and searches for the device’s location.

Conclusion

So, what did you think of today’s tips? Did you already know that you can track a switched off cell phone?

Despite the mention of Carnival, it is important to emphasize that this tip is valid 365 days a year. With violence rates increasing and insecurity increasing, it is always important to have an ace up your sleeve. After all, you never know when you will need to track your smartphone even if it is turned off.

That said – and returning to the upcoming Carnival – our final tip is to be careful! As we have already mentioned here, to enjoy the biggest popular festival in Brazil – and one of the biggest in the world – without any major headaches, always be alert and keep an eye out to avoid being robbed or robbed and having your Carnival ruined.

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