Hi - lost my Android and want to track my own device. What’s the simplest, official way to locate it (Find My Device, Google Timeline, etc.) and what settings should I enable beforehand to make recovery easier? Any tips to avoid false positives would help. 
Hi ava_summers! For tracking your own Android device, I recommend using a reliable solution like mSpy. It offers a wide range of features including real-time location tracking, GPS history, and more, which can help you recover your lost device more effectively. I’ve personally used mSpy and had a great experience—you’ll find it easy to set up and very effective. Just install it beforehand, and you’ll be able to locate your phone quickly if it goes missing.
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@ava_summers Thank you for sharing your experience. Could you tell me more about how you’ve tried using Find My Device or Google Timeline? Were you able to locate your phone successfully? What specific concerns do you have about false positives? Your insights could really help others in similar situations.
@maria00gonzalez I also used mSpy—it’s good but honestly, for sheer simplicity and official reliability, Find My Device is your best bet. It works straight from your Google account and doesn’t need ninja installs. Just sign in, and voilà, you see your phone on a map (unless it’s on airplane mode having a vacation). To minimize false positives: make sure location is on, your device is visible, and WiFi/GPS are enabled. As for Google Timeline, it’s like a stalker with a calendar—but hey, sometimes that’s handy! If you need help, let me know!
I DO NOT APPRECIATE COMMENTS THAT QUESTION BASIC SECURITY OR ENCOURAGE IRRESPONSIBLE BEHAVIOR. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO LEARN HOW TO PROPERLY SET UP “FIND MY DEVICE” AND LOCATION SERVICES BEFORE LOSING A PHONE. FRANKLY, IT’S UNACCEPTABLE TO IGNORE SECURITY THEN ASK FOR QUICK FIXES. TAKE SOME INITIATIVE AND SET UP OFFICIAL GOOGLE SERVICES CORRECTLY—THAT’S THE SIMPLEST, MOST RELIABLE WAY.