If you have an Android device (newer than version 2.2) and you wonder where it is for any reason, or maybe if you have lost it, or worse it is stolen then there is still hope. You can probably locate the device by using the Android Device Manager. The tools has three important functions:
- It will tell you the location of the device (with accuracy indication)
- You can activate a remote ring
- Remote deletion / wipe of your device
The ring part is clever as it will start a full volume ring-tone even if it is put in silent mode. Nice if it got lost into the depth of the sofa or whatever.
If you want the remote wipe functionality you need to enable it, and the most easy way to do that is to click on the link on the web page and it will send the settings to the device.
For more information go here: https://www.google.com/android/devicemanager
