Find lost Windows Phone - so it'll work
You can locate your Windows Phone on a special Microsoft website if you have lost the device. The prerequisite for this is that the cell phone is switched on and connected to a Microsoft account. We'll tell you how to find your phone in this case.
Windows Phone lost: location via Microsoft
- Go to the "Device website" from Microsoft and log in with the account that you used to log in to your lost device.
- You should now see the lost cell phone in the list. Click on "Find my phone".
- You will now see a map showing the position of your Windows Phone.
- If your smartphone does not appear on the map, it is offline or switched off. Try again later.
- You can also have your phone ring loudly if you suspect it is nearby. To do this, click on "Call".
In an emergency: locate and block Windows Phone
If you cannot find your cell phone, you should lock it so that it cannot be used by strangers.
- To do this, click "Lock" and follow the further instructions.
- If you think you can no longer find your cell phone, you should also delete all data remotely. To do this, click on "Delete".
- You should also lock your SIM card and change all passwords.
When your phone is gone, it's time to look for a new device. In the next article, we will show you the best Android smartphones and Windows phones compared by Stiftung Warentest.