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What to do if your Android phone is lost or stolen

Use Google device tools to locate, lock or erase a lost Android device and protect your accounts.

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Customer problem My Android phone is lost or stolen and may contain email, photos, banking apps or Google account access. Emergency
Do now
  • Use Google Find My Device/Find Hub.
  • Lock the phone and show a message.
  • Change important passwords if concerned.
  • Contact provider/bank if needed.
Do not do
  • Do not click unknown 'found phone' messages.
  • Do not delay if banking or email apps were active.
  • Do not erase if you still need location tracking unless you understand the trade-off.
TECHHELP can help with
  • Set up a replacement Android phone.
  • Help restore Google backup.
  • Check a recovered device for damage.
  • Guide account/security basics.
TECHHELP cannot do
  • We cannot track a phone outside official Google/network tools.
  • We cannot bypass Google account security locks.
Google Find My Device help Last reviewed: 2026-08-28

If your Android phone is missing, protect the Google account, SIM, banking apps and personal data first.

  1. Use Google Find My Device / Find Hub.Try to locate, lock, ring or erase the phone if necessary.
  2. Lock the device and show a message.Add contact details on the lock screen if available.
  3. Change important passwords.Prioritise Google, email, banking and payment accounts.
  4. Contact your network and bank.Block SIM/eSIM and cards if there is risk.
TECHHELP can help

Replacement phone setup, Google backup restore, recovered-device inspection and account safety guidance.