A Google Account can not only store data on your phone but also secure your phone if it is lost. If you lose the device that signed in to your Google Account, you can lock the device anywhere and delete the files on the phone completely.
To do this, sign in with your Google Account and open the ‘devicemanager’ link. From this, select the device that is linked to your account. Here you will find the location of the phone and the options to ring, lock the phone.However, in order to avail this facility the phone must be on and have an active SIM card, mobile data connection or Wi-Fi connection.
Find My Device helps you locate your lost Android and lock it until you get it back.Features See your phone, tablet or watch on a map. If current location isn’t available, you’ll see the last known location. Use indoor maps to help you to find your device in airports, malls, or other large buildings Navigate to your device with Google Maps by tapping the device location and then the Maps icon Play a sound at full volume, even if your device is on silent
Erase the device or lock it with a custom message and contact number on lock screen See network and battery status See hardware details
Location: Needed to show your device’s current location on the map • Contacts: Needed to access the email address associated with your Google account • Find My Device is part of Google Play Protect
