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  1. 05-30-2012, 11:16 AM #1
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    I'm looking for suggestions on a good app to find an android phone when it is lost. Last night we had a scare when our 16 yr old son couldn't find his smart phone (same as mine). Finally it was found but since he always keeps it on vibrate - we couldn't even call it. Are there suggestions on an app that could not only make the phone ring but remotely turn on the gps?

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    Lookout is pretty good. You can use it to track on the web (very accurate), remote wipe, remote lock and execute a scream sound. I have only tested the tracking to tell you the truth. Norton Mobile has similar functions, but I've never used it.
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    Thanks Hook - I'll check that out!

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    Default Re: App to find lost phone

    Sprint users -
    http://play.google.com/store/apps/de...ecovery.sprint

    Worked when I lost my phone while on vibrate.
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    Great - we're on Sprint - I'll check that out as well - thanks Headcronie!

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    I'm at work and am afraid (but tempted) to test out Lookout's scream!
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    Jig - you made my day - I really was laughing out loud!

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    Quote Originally Posted by jigwashere View Post
    I'm at work and am afraid (but tempted) to test out Lookout's scream!
    I'm at work and grateful you can't test mine. ;-)
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