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Can I track a phone without someone knowing?

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Yes, it is possible to track someone's phone without them knowing.

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Can I be GPS-tracked if my iPhone is on?

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Yes, even if you turn off location you can still be tracked to a certain area. The only way to stop being located is to remove the battery physically out of the phone and for extra measure take out the SIM. It is the only sure-fire way to stop your phone from pinging the nearest tower. This is a problem because you can't remove an iPhone battery. Better get a second phone that has a removable battery and leave the iPhone where you want them to think you are located.

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Can a Samsung phone be tracked by an iPhone without the owner's knowledge?

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I use lookout to track my Samsung Galaxy S5. I track it with the lookout website on my computer, and I know there is also an iPhone app, so it should work.

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Where is the GPS location tracker on my device?

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If you have an iPhone, go to the app FindiPhone and log in with your apple ID and password. This should find your lost device.

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How do I track my children’s phones with a Blackberry Z30?

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Blackberry doesn't have the software for that so you can't.

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What are the chances of the tracking being wrong?

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Absolutely none, unless the app you're using is not authentic. Legit tracking apps will never produce false results on the whereabouts of your device.

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Can I track my friend's phone?

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Yes, depending on the software that you use. Most apps would request the person being tracked to accept and agree first during set-up. So they would most likely know that you're keeping tabs on them.

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Is there a free location tracking app I could get?

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Yes. Search online for the default Find My Phone. You can register your email on the phone you want to be tracking. From there on you can always log in to Google from any other devices browse and use Find My Phone to locate your Phone.

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How can I track my Android device using the IMEI number? Are there other ways to track it?

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There are but you need to learn programming skills. If you are that keen, then learn Python and Java. It takes some time to be conversant, check online for free books. Once you have these skills, you can learn to track the devices using the IMEI number.

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