Losing anything is never fun, but a missing phone can start a whole world of problems. Since phones are essential tools in the modern world, we often rely on them for everything; communication, navigation, banking, keys, passwords, plane tickets, etc.
So when it goes missing, you might be lost on what to do next. We’re here to help.
Location services can not only improve the chances of return but can help you actively find the device–only if you’ve previously enabled the service, of course.
Note: if you think your Apple Device was stolen, here are tips from Apple.
Do not, I repeat, do not ever submit your password or account information.
Your phone is the key to tons of essential files, accounts, and secure data; they shouldn’t ever need your password to help return the device. Verifying ownership can be quickly done with the IMEI number, basically the phone’s serial number (we wrote a post about the IMEI here), with zero risks to you as an owner.
You’ve already checked out the lost and found, so that’s a good start, but check back regularly. Ensure your device is locked (you can add passwords using the location services steps above) and secured.
Otherwise, you’ll want to consider protecting other accounts on your devices, such as bank accounts, social media profiles, email accounts, and anything else you might do on your phone. Again never give out passwords.
Stay positive and keep in touch with the lost and found for your phone. We’ve helped return thousands, so there is still some hope.
But if you’re ready to move on: