Nowadays, it is quite difficult to imagine life without mobile phones, they are used for communication, work, entertainment, as e-books and much more. Cell phone models differ in various functions, but almost every modern phone has a built-in GPS, thanks to which owners can find the right place on the map, build the necessary route, etc.

What is gps and how does phone tracking work?

Looking at what GPS is in more detail, we can say that it is a special module built into the phone, allowing you to determine your location by communicating with the satellite and search for the necessary objects. The presence of a GPS antenna allows you to track the location of the phone, as a rule, the need arises when the cell phone is lost or stolen, as well as when monitoring the location of a child. But in order to have this opportunity, you should first install a certain application on the phone, thanks to which you can track the device in the future. Users should remember that such additions work:

• from cell towers;
• from the satellite.

Attention: in order to receive a signal from a satellite or mobile tower, the phone must be in their coverage area, i.e. if it is in an underground tunnel or behind thick walls, the connection will be difficult, and therefore the search will be impossible.

Best Ways to Find Phone Using GPS

So, how to find a phone by GPS via phone, such a question arises quite often, in cases of loss, theft or from parents who want to control the location of their children or search for a child by phone. Users have long compiled a list of the best options for finding the necessary phone when using GPS navigation, these include:

1. a simple and accessible way for everyone through Google Maps, for this you need to install Google maps, although they are usually available in almost every phone. Next, you need to open the settings and select the "geolocation transfer" section. After that, a window will appear with the inscription "show (tell) friends the location", you can also set a specific time at which the user will be visible or leave it constant. Then you will need to open "Geodata transfer" and click on consent, it is also possible to select those who can receive information of this kind. After completing all the actions, the selected contacts will receive links and by clicking on them they will see the location of the owner;
2. another way to track the movement of the phone is to use chronology, this option is suitable for monitoring your own movement. To do this, you will have to use a Google account, open maps, select the menu, find the "chronology" section. Information from this section is collected taking into account the places the user has visited recently. In this way, the owner of the phone will be able to find not only the location at the time of using the service, but also view all the routes along which he moved and, if necessary, choose a more convenient one;
3. The next option is remote control, which is suitable for situations when the mobile phone has been lost or stolen. But in order to use it, you will need to install QR-Code Find, My Device Developer, Google LLC Price, Free or Find My Device, the latter developed by Google, in advance. Such programs allow owners to use the phone's functions remotely, for example, you can activate a signal search by sound. The program is installed in a standard way in advance, you will also need to register, this can be done using a Google account or as a guest. After entering the password, you must agree to the user terms. Next, select the desired action. If another subject is being monitored, you will need to enter their data (password to the Google account);
4. Another common option is to use special programs and applications.

Attention: it should be remembered that since these methods of tracking occur via GPS, it is necessary that the mobile device is in the access zone, otherwise nothing will work.

Similar methods are suitable for Android, but to find a lost iPhone, you should use:

• iCloud website, but the “Find My iPhone” function must first be activated on the device;
• You can access the site via a computer, then enter the necessary identification data of your mobile phone (Apple ID and password);
• after logging in, select find;
• enter password again;
• After the location is determined by the program, it will show its location and offer several options that will be indicated in the lower corner of the window: turn on the sound, activate the lost mode, delete the information.

Once the option is selected, it will no longer be possible to cancel it, that is, if you delete the data, it will be impossible to restore it.

Gps trackers and mobile applications for tracking a mobile device

There are quite a lot of applications or phone locator for determining the location of a mobile device, among them there are both paid and free ones. Which one to choose is the owner's decision, but before installing this or that application, it is worth familiarizing yourself with the list of those that are considered the most successful:

1. Cocospy, a mobile tracker, considered one of the best, despite the fact that it is quite new on the market. Users consider it one of the most reliable and effective, of course the program is paid, but one of the advantages is the ability to use a preliminary demo version, which is free;
2. mSpy is another tracker that also requires a purchase, it allows you to track a device without the owner's knowledge, in some cases you will need to hack the firmware of the cell phone for an additional fee;
3. Spyzie is a hidden program that allows you not only to control the location, but also to listen to conversations and receive information about the owner’s movements;
4. Hoverwatch is a fairly budget app, which plays a significant role when choosing among analogues. Despite the low cost, it is also high-quality and effective. Works from any WiFi signals located near the device;
5. iKeymonitor, allows you to determine the coordinates of the required device, while you can set the frequency of their receipt yourself. The creators of the application offer users to first use a free three-day trial version or download a demo version for online use;
6. FlexiSPY, another program that allows you to control the movement and location of cell phones by receiving coordinates. Information can be received both periodically and regularly, depending on the customer's choice.