Lost Android
If your Android is lost, don't fret!
These prerequisites increase the chance of recovering your phone. The less there are, the farther away you will be from it.
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Time. As soon as you find that your device is missing, look for it. If you don't, chances are that it will get wiped.
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Google Account linked to the device - A requirement to do anything
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Internet Connection. Any remote solution requires
If you don't have a locator, you are in deep trouble, as the other guy is in control. However, there are ways of
Make sure that the
If your Gmail is set to sync automatically, you can check recent access histories to find the location your Gmail was last accessed from. This can be a lifesaver if nothing else works, or the device was eventually wiped.
Note: All non-Android projects have moved to the BASLQC Wiki.
- Introduction - A quick intro to the rationale and ideals of this guide, and smartphone modding in general.
- General Setup - Learn how to install and run the tools you need to succeed.
- Device Guides - Customized, fully decked out guides for rooting each and every device we could find.
- General OS Customizations - General customizations that work on all devices of a specific OS.
- General Guidelines - The ideals that you should uphold while working with and editing this guide.
- Device Guide Templates - Templates and general guidelines for creating customized guides for a device.
- Linux - Run a full desktop OS on your little mobile device; research is being made to make it comfortable to use in the mobile space.
- Glossary - Contains all the crazy acronyms and word soup that you'll need to wade through when using this guide.
- Android Buying Guide for Modders - While modding can fix up an outdated device, it will make your life easier to buy the right device from the start.