How to Track a Cellular Phone With a GPS Feature
- 1). Visit your wireless carrier's website or call their toll-free customer service number and request information about adding a family locator service to your existing monthly plan. There is generally a monthly service fee, and you will need to be authorized on the account in order to add the service.
- 2). Ensure the model or models of phone you want to track are compatible with the tracking service. In most cases, all GPS-enabled phones will be supported. Check with your carrier first.
- 3). Visit your carrier's website to complete setup of the service. You will need to enter account information, create log-in information and enter telephone numbers for the devices that you wish to track.
- 4). Follow the on-screen instructions to begin tracking your phones. Phones must be powered on in order to be located through GPS tracking services.
- 1). Utilize an Internet search engine and perform a search for "GPS phone tracking application". There are multiple sources available that provide this service.
- 2). Click on a provider's link to visit their website. Search for a list of compatible phones and prices associated with the service and find one your phone is compatible with.
- 3). Follow the on-screen instructions to sign up and register for the tracking service. Typically this involves providing a valid email address and creating a password.
- 4). Download the tracking application software to each phone you wish to track. The instructions for this will be provided to you on the service provider's website during the registration process.
- 5). Follow the provider's instructions to view and track each phone's location online. The phone you are tracking must be powered on to transmit location information.