How to use find my mobile properly

 


Using "Find My Mobile" properly can help you locate, lock, and manage your Samsung device if it's lost or stolen. Here's a step-by-step guide:


1. *Set Up Find My Mobile*:

   - Go to *Settings* on your Samsung device[43dcd9a7-70db-4a1f-b0ae-981daa162054](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXIWVp4l__U&citationMarker=43dcd9a7-70db-4a1f-b0ae-981daa162054 "1").

   - Scroll down and tap on *Biometrics and security*[43dcd9a7-70db-4a1f-b0ae-981daa162054](https://www.android.com/learn-find-my-device/?citationMarker=43dcd9a7-70db-4a1f-b0ae-981daa162054 "2").

   - Tap on *Find My Mobile* and toggle it on[43dcd9a7-70db-4a1f-b0ae-981daa162054](https://www.android.com/learn-find-my-device/?citationMarker=43dcd9a7-70db-4a1f-b0ae-981daa162054 "2").

   - Sign in with your Samsung account[43dcd9a7-70db-4a1f-b0ae-981daa162054](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXIWVp4l__U&citationMarker=43dcd9a7-70db-4a1f-b0ae-981daa162054 "1").


2. *Locate Your Device*:

   - Visit the *Find My Mobile* website (findmymobile.samsung.com)[43dcd9a7-70db-4a1f-b0ae-981daa162054](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXIWVp4l__U&citationMarker=43dcd9a7-70db-4a1f-b0ae-981daa162054 "1").

   - Log in with your Samsung account[43dcd9a7-70db-4a1f-b0ae-981daa162054](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXIWVp4l__U&citationMarker=43dcd9a7-70db-4a1f-b0ae-981daa162054 "1").

   - You'll see the live location of your device on the map[43dcd9a7-70db-4a1f-b0ae-981daa162054](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXIWVp4l__U&citationMarker=43dcd9a7-70db-4a1f-b0ae-981daa162054 "1").

   - Use the *Ring* feature to make your device ring if it's nearby[43dcd9a7-70db-4a1f-b0ae-981daa162054](https://www.android.com/learn-find-my-device/?citationMarker=43dcd9a7-70db-4a1f-b0ae-981daa162054 "2").


3. *Lock Your Device*:

   - On the Find My Mobile website, select your device[43dcd9a7-70db-4a1f-b0ae-981daa162054](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXIWVp4l__U&citationMarker=43dcd9a7-70db-4a1f-b0ae-981daa162054 "1").

   - Tap on *Lock* and set a new PIN or password[43dcd9a7-70db-4a1f-b0ae-981daa162054](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXIWVp4l__U&citationMarker=43dcd9a7-70db-4a1f-b0ae-981daa162054 "1").

   - This will prevent unauthorized access to your device[43dcd9a7-70db-4a1f-b0ae-981daa162054](https://www.android.com/learn-find-my-device/?citationMarker=43dcd9a7-70db-4a1f-b0ae-981daa162054 "2").


4. *Erase Your Device*:

   - If you believe your device is lost for good, you can remotely erase all data[43dcd9a7-70db-4a1f-b0ae-981daa162054](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXIWVp4l__U&citationMarker=43dcd9a7-70db-4a1f-b0ae-981daa162054 "1").

   - On the Find My Mobile website, select your device and tap on *Erase*[43dcd9a7-70db-4a1f-b0ae-981daa162054](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXIWVp4l__U&citationMarker=43dcd9a7-70db-4a1f-b0ae-981daa162054 "1").

   - Confirm the action to restore your device to factory settings[43dcd9a7-70db-4a1f-b0ae-981daa162054](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXIWVp4l__U&citationMarker=43dcd9a7-70db-4a1f-b0ae-981daa162054 "1").


5. *Additional Features*:

   - *Send Last Location*: Ensure your device sends its last location before the battery dies[43dcd9a7-70db-4a1f-b0ae-981daa162054](https://www.android.com/learn-find-my-device/?citationMarker=43dcd9a7-70db-4a1f-b0ae-981daa162054 "2").

   - *Offline Finding*: Enable this feature to help locate your device even when it's offline[43dcd9a7-70db-4a1f-b0ae-981daa162054](https://www.android.com/learn-find-my-device/?citationMarker=43dcd9a7-70db-4a1f-b0ae-981daa162054 "2").


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