How do I find a stolen Android tablet with Find My Device?
Answer
On another phone or computer, open Google’s Find My Device, sign in with the Google account that was on the tablet, then view its location or mark it offline/secure if it still appears in the device list.
Before you start: stop right away if…
- Erasing the tablet can remove data and may limit further location updates; secure or lock first when possible.
Follow these steps
Open official Find My Device
On a computer or another phone, go to Google’s Find My Device page or open it from your Google account device settings. Avoid links from unexpected texts or popups.
You should see: You reach Google’s official Find My Device sign-in or device list.
Sign in with the tablet’s Google account
Sign in with the Google account that was on the stolen tablet, then select that tablet from the device list if more than one device appears.
You should see: The tablet shows a current location, last known location, or offline status.
Secure the tablet if it is still connected
If the tablet is online, use Find My Device options to play a sound, secure the device, or follow Google’s prompts to mark it as stolen. Choose erase only if you are ready to wipe the tablet and possibly lose further tracking.
You should see: The tablet is locked or otherwise secured through Google’s tools, or you have a clear offline/last-seen status.
Change important passwords
On a safe device, change the Google account password and review account security. Also change passwords for email, banking, or shopping apps that were signed in on the tablet.
You should see: The Google account and related services are secured even if the tablet cannot be recovered.
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Extra tips
What to look for: Whether Find My Device lists the tablet as online with a map location, last seen, or offline
Before you change anything: Use only the official Google Find My Device site or Google app on a trusted device. Sign in with the same Google account that was used on the stolen tablet. If you still see the tablet, secure or erase it only after you understand that erase can remove the ability to keep tracking. Contact local authorities if the tablet was stolen; do not confront anyone yourself.