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However, Google’s best feature is the “last known location” option. Or, enable erase & lock for more security should you need it. Tap “play a sound” and the Galaxy S9 will blast your ringtone at full volume. You can see some of the many options in our screenshot above. This way you can easily see it’s at home on your WiFi, or somewhere you recently stayed.

Additionally, Find My Device will allow you to remotely add a lock-screen password and pin, or completely erase your phone just like Samsung’s tool.Įasily find your Galaxy S9 with this toolįind My Device can locate your Galaxy S9 down to a few feet, and even displays the battery level and connection status. You can make this service play a sound to find a lost Galaxy S9 nearby, or even add a “call if found” message to your Galaxy S9 lock-screen. Google’s Find My Device can locate a phone, tablet or a watch. With this tool, you can find your phone lost upstairs, in your car in the driveway, or across town. First, we recommend you download it today, not after a phone gets stolen. Previously known as the Android Device Manager, Google has their own Find My Device with lots of useful features. Use Google’s “Find My Device” to Find a Lost Galaxy S9 Then, we’ll tell you exactly what do to if you lose your Galaxy S9. Here’s how Samsung and Google’s find my phone services work and how they differ.

Meaning the next few months you should use caution, and be prepared. Read: 35 Galaxy S9 Tips, Tricks & FeaturesĪpril and May are the two worst months of the year in terms of smartphone theft, followed by summertime.

There are also important steps you need to take now that will make finding your Galaxy S9 easier later.

When it comes to recovering your smartphone from loss or theft there are a few different options available. We’ll be using Samsung’s own Find My Mobile app or Google’s Find My Device service. Phones are an essential part of our lives and hold lots of sensitive data, so you’ll want to prepare for accidents or theft. In this guide we’ll show you how to setup the Galaxy S9 so you can find your phone if it gets lost or stolen.