You might think of a GPS unit as the easiest way to get driving directions while commuting. But do you realize the other uses of it?
- Parents can use them to monitor their children,
- friends can use them to keep up with one another’s hangouts,
- travelers can use them to find local information and directions wherever they are.
Mobile phone tracking or Cell phone tracking or simply, GPS tracking is the process through which a functioning cell phone is detected and localized on the globe (even on the move!!).
From Wikipedia -
To locate the phone, it must emit at least the roaming signal to contact the next nearby antenna tower, but the process does not require an active call. GSM localisation is then done by multilateration based on the signal strength to nearby antenna masts
First, the Cell phone tracking system detects the closest cell phone tower to the phone, estimates the distance between them, and after that it interpolates signals between adjacent antenna towers to make a more exact approximation.
(Related Read : Track Your Lost or Stolen Mobile Phone Using Phone Guardian)
Gadgets like Apple’s iPhone 3G and T-Mobile’s G1 bring cell phone GPS tracking and applications directly to people’s pockets. And with the right software, one can even have free GPS cell phone tracking.
Free cell phone tracking solution – Mologogo
Mologogo offers free cell phone tracking solution for the handset. It not only shows where your friends are but it can also send alerts when your friends are close, find points of interest, and display traffic and weather updates.
Mologogo allows anyone with a GPS enabled phone to be tracked as long as the phone is operational. Basically the user downloads software to the phone which in turn sends updates to the Mologogo website which tracks the cell phone and displays updates as to where the cell phone is.
Phones which work with Mologogo – Full List here
Another FREE cell phone tracking service – LocateA.net
LocateA turns your Java enabled mobile phone, or your PDA Mobile Phone running Windows in to a personal real time tracking solution, which allows you to track people, employees, lone field workers or children etc, and the good news is it’s free. With it you can track people carrying a specific mobile phone you have registered with the service.
Free GPS Cell Phone Tracking Software – BuddyWay
BuddyWay is a free GPS track maker for mobile devices that allows you to track any mobile phone or PDA with built-in GPS in real time. It allows you to track any GPS-enabled phone in real-time online. It can also setup alerts on desired regions and get alerted when nearby.
Tracking iPhone
The iTunes app store is rich with millions of apps and that really helps while tracking phones too. I have written a detailed post on how to track iPhone using various apps and services available. Do check it out. I’m sure it will be of some help.
Android Phone Trackers
Like iPhone owners, Android phone owners too can track their lost phones using some great GPS based apps. WaveSecure is one such app which can track android phones and even lock down the phone remotely. Another such app is MobileDefense which is also free. I suggest you to check out these Android security apps and install one of them for your own good.
Tracking BlackBerry & Windows Phone
There are quite a few BlackBerry Tracker apps, some of them are free, while others are paid. MoosTrax is one of the free tracking apps. A reliable third party app is Berry Locator which costs $7, but lets you track phone from your PC.
Windows Phone users can make use of Microsoft’s My Phone service to track their phones.
Over to you
How did you like this post? Do you know any other FREE Mobile phone tracking software / services? Let me know.
Raju PP is the founder-editor of Technically Personal, which is one of the most widely read technology blogs on the web. He holds an Engineering degree in Electronics & Communication, and has previously worked as a Technical Specialist in Banking Software domain.
I found my nokie n73 using mr tracker from mrxsystem, i dont know where you live but i know its works here in U.S. And i know it does not work in india. But it does work very well.
I understand that almost all of previous posts searching their lost phones are fiction personalities defending stend of companies that sell software….
(And I know that it is obvious, but SAY IT)
Sam,BRAVO for standing up !
dear sir, i am asking for a free mobile i hope u will accept my request
thank you.
seem this programe much copmlicative where can i place my detail and how can i use it realy or a mode to start the track?
i want to tracing my girlfrend mobile phone,bcs she is always try to blackmail me..i cannt doing anithing ,pls help me
can someone help me to find exact position of cell number in mumbai.
i really need it, i want to find someone who beat my small brother… pls pls pls pls help me
sir my name is M,PRATEEKVARDHAN I lost my 5800 phone in my collage my IMEI number is but i did not insert any sim card in my phone Sir can you please help me my number and my email Id prateekvardhan@ymail.com
Prateek, I am really sorry, I wont be able to help you in any way. I have edited your personal info as it is not right to have them on public forum
hey i lose my phone alot and wondering if you can track it. Please
is it possible to track some one by there mobile no in uk?
sir can you share me some software to track a cellphone # in GPS or in smart load charges.??? this is my email add sir bonita_ka_bonito@yahoo.com
i need to track my cell phone is lost and also to track my wife..thats my reason why i am asking you that if you can give me software or application for cell phone number tracker.. i am in philippines
thanks sir..
i think my husband is cheating and he is always out can u please track his phone for me?i want to know where he goes!
Whether this service will work on GPS enabled phones ??
Yes, they will.
Hello
I just recently got my LG Dare (Verizon phone) stolen in class. I cherished that phone a lot and I want it back because i cant afford another one as nice as that one..verizon has this new thing where u HAVE to get internet even for the lamest phones.. so plz i beg that somebody help me!
I lost my cell phone and when I called it, it went straight to voice mail it’s a blackberry and I can not afford to replace it, but can’t for the life of me remember what I did with it. Is there any website I could go to to trace it? for free? without having it already installed on my phone?
Hi raju
i am using a e71 . would like to install a mobile tracking device so that i can locate my friends . please do reply.
LocateA.net is just for US citizen?
Oh my goodness, are you all stupid, this chap said that he CAN NOT HELP YOU FIND YOUR PHONE. Honestly, you can either not read or are just ignorant. This chap has given you all useful links to help find you phones. There are plenty of more sites out there if you can be bothered to look it up. NEXT TIME LOOK AFTER YOUR PHONE. would you leave £200 hanging out of your back pocket NO so dont leave your phone where others can take it!
I lost my mobile phone on 20th jan’10.Its my lovable mobile.
MAKE_NOKIA
MODEL : 5130 Xpress Music
IMEI No: 358245038464037
i have already reported an FIR with the local police station
can you help me track it down?
Hey i jus lost my phone this past friday and my life is on it!!! its a the first black berry storm and the number is 647 884 2201. I hope that helps hope to hear wat can be done soon thanks.
hi my name is shannon i lost my my phone on saturday i really need my phone please help
Hey i just had my phone nicked on thursday and my life is on it!!! its a samsung pink touch phone and i hope who has it burns in hell hope to hear wat can be done soon thanks.
my mobil phone nokia n73 imei no.353548028457886
lost 5th month before please help me
hello,
hi my name is prasanna rahavi,i have lost my phone on 17.5.2010 near tolgate in trichy.
nokia 7210 black
imei no:355231035939935
please help me and contact through email:prasanna_raju123@rediffmail.com
hai i lost my phone erison.it so important to me.please search my phone. model:sony ericson T700.red imei:35774602323803-0
Please help me I’m in Hong kong left my Iphone in the Taxi and 100 % sure taxi driver got it.. He did not return it to me ..
how i should download mobile tracking software for my pc use
ilost my new nokia x6 handset in best bus..dt.09-16-2010..ta mulund link road stop..il complaint at nnerarest police stn also..can u help me for tracig..pls..imeino.352006046508256
please help me recover my phone which was lost in the office.
Model KF750
IMEI: 353359-02-764711-7
missing my mobile 08/06/2010 mobile imei no:358808033646906
model :LG GX 200 pls track it
could u pease inform me
Sir help me I lost my Nokia phone on July 7th, 2010 which i purchased on July 6th, 2010
Make Nokia
IMEI 351990047535569