To be prepared to use one Android phone or tablet to find another, install the Find My Device app. If your primary Android device is lost or stolen, you can use the physical key to sign in to. Keep your physical security key in a safe location. Learn more about 2-Step Verification and backups.Ī physical security key is one of the strongest methods to protect your account. If you forget your password, lose your phone, or can’t sign in for another reason, backups help you get back into your account.

Under 'Signing in to Google,' tap 2-Step Verification.

If you don’t have backup codes or a physical security key, you may need to contact your mobile service provider to order a new SIM.

Since your primary Android device could be your method of 2-Step Verification such as a verification code, it’s important to have a backup code. Your devices When you’re signed in, you can review devices that have recently accessed your account. If you lose your primary Android device and want to lock or erase it remotely, you must turn on 2-Step Verification. You can also use the Google Find My Device app in Guest Mode with your email and password. Access it at Updated September 24 to reflect ability to remotely add screen lock through Android Device Manager.Important: You can locate your device on. Updated August 7 to reflect availability of Android Device Manager.

Posted by Benjamin Poiesz, Product Manager, Android There will also be an Android app to allow you to easily find and manage your devices. This service is now available on devices running Android 2.2 or above to use it, you also will need to be signed into your Google Account. If your phone can’t be recovered, or has been stolen, you can quickly and securely erase all of the data on your device. While losing your phone can be stressful, Android Device Manager can help you keep your data from ending up in the wrong hands. Protecting your personal information and data Being able to do this through the Android Device Manager means that even after you lose your phone, you’ll still be able to add a lock (or change an existing lock) to your device. Whether you’re on a phone or a tablet, a screen lock is an important security step to protect the information stored on your device, in case it accidentally gets into the wrong hands. You can also remotely add a screen lock to your device through the Android Device Manager.

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