Android Device Manager Archives

Android Device Manager Just Became “Find My Device”

Kellen May 17, 2017 15

Remember Android Device Manager, Google's app for finding lost or stolen Android devices? It's now called "Find My Device" and will change on your phone, thanks to an update that just rolled out. The functionality of the app doesn't appear to be changing much....

Tip: You Can Now Find Your Lost Phone by Typing “Find My Phone” in Google Search

Kellen April 15, 2015 29

You can now go to Google.com in a web browser and type "Find my phone" to see the exact location of your potentially-lost device. How cool is that? Google will now locate your phone through Google Search, just like it does in the Android Device Manager app....

Google Brings Android Device Manager Support to Android Wear

Tim March 19, 2015 22

This morning, the Android team announced support for Android Device Manager from Android Wear devices, making the frustration of misplacing your phone a tiny bit less of an issue. To use it, all you will need is your Android Wear smartwatch, which will help...

YouTube, Android Device Manager, and Google+ Receive Minor Updates

Kyle August 7, 2014 19

Over the last couple of days, Google issued updates to YouTube, Android Device Manager, and Google+. In tow with the new versions are little more than minor usability improvements and minor stylistic enhancements. Complete design transformations are probably a...

Next Version of Android Will Include “Kill Switch” Functionality

Kyle June 20, 2014 40

Google is becoming more serious about security on Android. The search giant issued a statement yesterday confirming it will introduce a so-called kill switch into the next version of Android, a feature that will enable owners to prevent thieves from factory...

Download: Android Device Manager Version 1.2 with Guest Mode

Kyle May 29, 2014 28

I would argue that Android Device Manager is not quite as seamless or pretty as its iOS equivalent, but it is getting better. Google debuted the app form of ADM late last year, but for people without a second Android device, it was not of much use if their one...

Android Device Manager Receives Update Through Google Play, Adds More Security

Eric January 30, 2014 21

When Google first announced Android Device Manager for almost all Android gadgets, we could all breathe a little bit easier knowing our phones were a bit safer. With today's update to their theft/loss protection app, your device is getting even more secure. ...

Android Device Manager Application Lands On Google Play

Eric December 11, 2013 57

When Google first announced Android Device Manager to help Android users find our lost phones, we were pretty excited. The one downside to the service was that part of it was a hard-to-find setting baked into Android itself, while the actual interface piece...