Lost it? Then just locate it iOS devices have built-in trackers to locate lost phone, but very few users know how to trace a stolen or misplaced Android phone Surit Doss | | Published 17.05.21, 12:55 AM iOS devices have a well-publicised built-in app to track a lost phone with Find My iPhone, but very few users know how to trace a stolen or misplaced Android phone. Android users will first have to enable Find My Device. Go to Settings—Google, scroll down and tap on Security. The first entry is Find My Device. Tap on it and turn it on. It may be turned off on certain phones.