Find your phone’s location on a map

  1. On your computer, open a web browser and sign in to windowsphone.com.
  2. In the My Phone menu, click Find My Phone.
  3. Follow the instructions in the dialog box (you’ll only need to do this once. After that, your phone will automatically show up on the map when you go to Find My Phone).

Will Windows Phone ever come back?

Best answer: No, Microsoft isn’t building new features for Windows phone, so there’s no reason to buy one in 2019. There are no new phones, and in the next year, Microsoft will abandon the platform altogether.

Can laptops be tracked?

Use Your Laptop’s GPS Tracking to Locate It Yes, GPS tracking works for missing laptops too. As long as you use the computer to surf the internet, you can track a stolen computer’s location using its built-in tracking device, just as you would for a mobile device.

Which websites can Windows Phone users use to locate their stolen smartphone?


Finding a Lost or Stolen Windows Phone Device The first thing you should do is log into and select Find My Phone via the drop-down menu. You will then see a map, and the approximate location of your phone will be displayed.

Which tool is Window recovery tool?

You can download the Windows Device Recovery Tool on your PC and use it to fix software problems on your phone. It’ll install the latest version of Windows approved for your phone and remove everything else, including your apps, games, texts, call history, music, and photos.

How do I reset my Nokia Lumia phone?

Master reset from settings menu

  1. Back up data on the internal memory.
  2. From the Start screen, touch the screen and slide left.
  3. Scroll to and tap Settings.
  4. Scroll to and tap about.
  5. Scroll down and tap reset your phone.
  6. Read the warning about your personal content being erased.
  7. Tap yes.
  8. Tap yes again to confirm.

What happened to Windows Phone 8 1 free updates?

As of July 11, 2017, Windows Phone 8.1 users were no longer eligible to receive new security updates, non-security hotfixes, free assisted support options, or online technical content updates from Microsoft for free.

What happens if a Windows Phone is lost or stolen?

This means that if a Windows Phone 8.1 device is lost or stolen, the owner will not be able to remotely track the phone, lock the phone, reset the phone to factory settings, and/or erase the stored data. Also Reset Protection will no longer function. Resetting the phone with Reset Protection enabled will permanently lock the device.

How do I recover my lost Windows Phone?

Fortunately, Windows Phone has a free service called Find My Phone that can help you recover your phone. It even goes a step further by giving you options to lock or erase your phone from any computer. Head past the break to watch our how-to video. When you first get your Windows Phone, there are two settings we recommend turning on.

Why can’t I download apps on my Windows Phone 8?

After December 16, 2019, the Store in Windows Phone 8.1 will no longer be available for downloading new apps or reinstalling previously downloaded apps. Users who reset or reimage their phones will not be able to recover previously downloaded apps after this date.