Losing a phone hit differently. It’s not just a smartphone. It’s a device that holds your memories, contacts, WhatsApp chats and online banking apps you don’t want to lose. The panic starts the moment you don’t feel your phone in your pocket or don’t find it at the same place you left it. Usually, in this case the mind goes blank. Don’t lose control or panic because today we’ll tell you about how to find my lost Xiaomi phone. We believe there’s still a good chance you can locate it. Luckily, Xiaomi smartphones come with different built-in features that can help you find your mobile device. Here, we'll walk you through all the methods you can use to, find your lost phone.
Xiaomi Features You Must Know About
Most people only remember about device locating features only when their phone is lost, it happens. Finding a Xiaomi phone becomes much easier if you have certain features of your Redmi phone already turned on. Here we’ll tell you about those tools and features. They might save you tomorrow:
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Turn On Xiaomi Find Device
Every Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO phone comes with Xiaomi Find Device. It works through your Xiaomi Cloud account. Here’s what to check:
- Open Settings
- Tap Mi Account
- Go to Xiaomi Cloud
- Turn on Find Device option
- Make sure location access is allowed
- Keep Location and Mobile Data Active
This may sound obvious, yet many people keep their location off to save battery. It’s risky specially if you are travelling. Location services help your phone report its position. Mobile data helps it send that location to Xiaomi Cloud. We suggest keeping both on. Battery saving is useful, but losing a phone can hurt more.
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IMEI Number & Mi Account
Having your phone’s IMEI number & Mi account can become very handy. You can get it by dialing *#06# or note it down from the device's box. Keep the box safe or write it down somewhere. The Mi serial number of your device can also help prove ownership. Another thing is to save or write your Mi account login credentials somewhere.
Also read How To Check the Warranty of Redmi Mobiles
How to Find My Lost Xiaomi Phone?
Now let’s move towards the main thing; finding your lost phone. Below are all practical and working methods to locate a lost Xiaomi phone. Try them and don’t skip any step.
Use Xiaomi Find Device (Best Option)
This is the most effective way to track a lost or stolen phone:
- Open a browser on another phone or laptop
- Go to i.mi.com
- Sign in to Xiaomi Cloud using the same Mi Account linked to your lost phone
- Click on Find Device
- Select your lost Xiaomi phone from the list
- If your phone is connected to the internet, you’ll get its live location. If it’s offline, Xiaomi Cloud will show its last known location. You can also make the phone ring loudly for 5 minutes, lock the phone remotely and make your phone display a message with a contact number
Try Google Find My Device
If Xiaomi Find Device doesn’t work due to forgotten login ID & password, don’t stop there. Google offers another tracking tool. Follow these steps:
- Go to Google and type ‘Find Your Phone’
- Sign in with the Google account linked to your lost phone
- Choose your Xiaomi phone from the device list
- Google Find My Device can show phone location, make it ring, lock it and even erase data if needed.
This works only if your Google account was signed in, location was on and your phone has internet access. Still, it’s worth trying. Many phones are recovered this way.
Contact Local Authorities
If you suspect theft, contact police or local law enforcement authorities. File a legal report of the stolen phone and provide them with your phone’s IMEI Number, your CNIC details, tell them about the phone model and other details they might ask (where it was lost etc. They can track the phone and can also block the device so no one can use it with another SIM. If they were able to locate your device, they’ll recover it legally.
Also read; Why Should Xiaomisale be Your Priority when Buying Redmi Mobiles in Pakistan?
What If the Phone Is Switched Off?
This is the hard part. When a phone is turned off, live tracking stops. Still, all hope isn’t lost. You can check the last seen location on Xiaomi Cloud, lock the device remotely and display your contact number on the lock screen. For the worst case you can block the phone if it doesn’t come online again. This helps save your personal data and won’t allow anyone to use it with another SIM.
Also read How to Fix a Black Spot on my Redmi Phone?
Final Words
Losing your phone without a doubt feels terrible. We’ve all been there or close to it. But Xiaomi phones give you real tools to fight back and take back what is rightfully yours. Xiaomi Find Device, Google Find Your Phone and your IMEI number can be very powerful tools in case of theft. And if the phone doesn’t come back, perhaps it’s time for a fresh start. At XiaomiSale, we offer the latest Redmi phones at the best prices in Pakistan. As an official Xiaomi store in Pakistan, we provide genuine products with complete warranty. You can order online and get the latest Redmi 15, POCO C85 and Redmi Note 14 Pro etc. delivered anywhere in Pakistan. When buying from us you also don’t have to worry about fake or refurbished phones, we only deal in 100% authentic Xiaomi products.
