Location History is a Google Account–level setting that saves where you go with every mobile device where: You're signed in to your Google Account, You have turned on Location History, and. The device has Location Reporting turned on.
- Can I search my Google Location History?
- How can I track a phone with Location History?
- Can Google track my phone location?
- Can someone track my phone if my location is off?
Can I search my Google Location History?
Head to your Google account page and log in if you haven't already. Tap Data & privacy at the top of the screen (on mobile), or click it in the left sidebar (on a computer). Scroll down to Things you've done and places you've been and make sure that Location History is turned on. If it's not, tap it and toggle it on.
How can I track a phone with Location History?
First, if you have their phone number and they have an Android phone, you can use the "Find my device" feature built into Google Maps. This will allow you to see their current location and any past locations they've been to. Another method is to use Google's "Location History" feature.
Can Google track my phone location?
Google makes it really easy to track down your phone if you've lost it or had it stolen. Since about 2015, Google has offered phone location tracking as part of the Google account. It will let you find Android devices that you are signed into that are running Google mobile services and it's really easy to use.
Can someone track my phone if my location is off?
The answer is yes, it's possible to track mobile phones even if location services are turned off. Turning off the location service on your phone can help conceal your location. This is important if you don't want third parties knowing where you are or being able to track your movement.