Losing a smartphone is always stressful: not only contacts and photos are stored there, but also access to banking applications, social networks, and work correspondence. Fortunately, owners have several ways to track the device - from standard functions to proprietary tools. The main thing is to act quickly, before the phone is turned off or reset to factory settings. Xiaomi Redmi Not only contacts and photos are stored, but also access to banking applications, social networks, and work correspondence. Fortunately, the owners Redmi There are several ways to track a device - from standard functions Android to branded instruments Xiaomi. The main thing is to act quickly before the phone is turned off or reset to factory settings.

In this article we will look at all current search methods from basic (via Google “Find device”) to advanced (via IMEI or through a telecom operator). You will also learn what to do if the phone turned off, lying without a SIM card or it has already been stolen. Spoiler: even in the most difficult cases, there are chances to return Redmi there are - but they depend on your settings prepared in advance.

Important: if you are reading this article after If you lose your phone, go straight to the “Emergency Actions” section. If you still have your smartphone with you, be sure to set up protection in advance (instructions at the end of the article). This will increase the chances of a successful search in the future.

1. Searching through Google “Find device” is the fastest way

Service "Find device"** from Google works for everyone Redmiwhere an account is linked Gmail and geolocation is enabled. This is the first tool that is worth using - it shows exact location the phone on the map, allows you to block it or erase data remotely.

How to check:

  • 📍 Open in browser google.com/android/find (log in using the same Gmailas on the phone).
  • 🔍 If the phone is turned on and connected to the Internet, you will see it on the map with an accuracy of 10-50 meters.
  • 🔒 In the service menu you can:
    • Play sound (even if the phone is in silent mode).
    • Lock the device with a message displayed on the screen.
    • Erase all data (if there is no chance of returning the phone).
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If the phone is turned off, the service will show it last known location. Turn on notifications - as soon as Redmi connects to the network, you will receive an alert.

⚠️ Attention: If geolocation is disabled on your phone or it is lying without the Internet, the service will not be able to determine the coordinates. In this case, proceed to the next method.

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2. Search through Mi Cloud - Xiaomi's proprietary service

Xiaomi offers its own analogue "Find device"** service Mi Cloud. It works even if Googleservices are disabled, but requires account linking Mi Account (usually asked when you turn it on for the first time Redmi).

Instructions:

  1. Go to the site i.mi.com and log in.
  2. In the section Devices select your Redmi.
  3. The location will be displayed on the map (if the phone is turned on and connected to the network).
  4. Additional options:
    • 📲 Ring —the phone will start ringing at full volume.
    • 🔐 Lock —you can set a password and show a message on the screen.
    • 🗑️ Data clearing —full reset (irreversible!).

🔹 Mi Cloud advantage before Google: the service can show the location even if geolocation is disabled on the phone (according to cell tower data). However, the accuracy will be lower - up to 1-3 km.

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⚠️ Attention: If you have never registered Mi Account or reset your phone to factory settings without linking an account, this method will not work. In this case, proceed to search by IMEI.

3. Search by IMEI - if the phone is turned off or stolen

IMEI is a unique identifier of your Redmi, which can be used to search through your telecom operator or the police. The method works even if the phone is turned off, but requires an official request.

How to find out IMEI Redmi before loss:

  • 📄 On the phone box (usually a sticker with a barcode).
  • 📱 In settings: About phone → General information → IMEI.
  • 💾 In the backup copy Google Drive (if synchronization was enabled).
  • 📑 In the receipt or warranty card.

If IMEI known, proceed as follows:

  1. Contact the police to report the theft/loss. Provide IMEI —it will be added to the database of stolen devices.
  2. Write a statement to the telecom operator (MTS, Beeline, Tele2, Megafon) with a request to block the phone by IMEI. This will make it useless for a thief.
  3. Check services like SNDeeP Info —they collect data about lost phones by IMEI (the chances are low, but there are).
Is it possible to track a phone by IMEI on your own?

No, it's a myth. IMEI is not a GPS tracker. It is only needed for official requests to the police or operator. All sites offering to “track by IMEI online” are scams.

⚠️ Attention: Blocking by IMEI does not work in all countries. In Russia, operators are required to block stolen phones, but the process can take up to 30 days.

4. Search through a telecom operator - if the phone is without a SIM card

If your Redmi is lost, but there is a SIM card in it, the operator can help determine the last activity of the device on the network. This will not give exact coordinates, but it will show approximate location (according to cell tower data).

How to request data:

  1. Call your operator support (numbers:
    • 📞 MTS: 0890 or +7 495 766-01-66
    • 📞 Beeline: 0611 or +7 800 700-06-11
    • 📞 Megafon: 0500 or +7 800 550-05-00
    • 📞 Tele2: 611 or +7 800 555-06-11
  • Say that you have lost your phone and ask for information about last connection to the network.
  • Be prepared to give your passport data and code word (if it has been set).
    • Operator Max. accuracy Data storage period Do you need a SIM card in your phone?
    MTS 1–3 km up to 6 months Yes
    Beeline 0.5–2 km up to 3 months Yes
    Megafon 0.3–5 km up to 1 year Yes
    Tele2 2–10 km up to 6 months Yes

    ⚠️ Attention: Operators are not required to provide exact coordinates - they can refuse or give only an approximate area (for example, “Taganskaya metro area”). Also, the data may be outdated if the phone has not been connected to the network for a long time.

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    If the SIM card has already been removed from the phone, this method will not work. In this case, the only options left are to search by IMEI or contact the police.

    5. What to do if the phone is turned off or discharged

    If Redmi is turned off, discharged or in airplane mode, none of the listed methods will work right now. But there are several actions that will increase the chances of success:

    • 🔋 Wait 1-2 days and check periodically Google “Find device” or Mi Cloud. As soon as the phone is turned on or connected to charging, you will receive a notification.
    • 📢 Place an ad about loss on local boards (Avito, VKontakte, Telegram chats in your city). Indicate the model, color, features (for example, a case or stickers) and your contact information.
    • 🚔 Write a statement to the police - even if the phone is not stolen, but simply lost, it can be handed over to the police station.
    • 🔄 Check the places you have been: taxi, cafe, gym, work. Sometimes phones are found in unexpected places (for example, between the seats in a car).

    🔹 Tip: If you are sure that the phone was stolen, do not try to look for it yourself - contact the police. Thieves often track owners who are trying to return the device.

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    Enable the "Send last location when battery is low" option in the settings Google . Then, even if the phone is dead, you will receive its coordinates (works on Android 10+).

    If you are reading this article to lost your phone, be sure to configure these settings - they will significantly increase the chances of returning Redmi:

    1. Link accounts:
      • 📧 Google Account (for work "Find device"**).
      • 📱 Mi Account (for Mi Cloud).
    2. Enable geolocation:
      • Go to Settings → Privacy → Location.
      • Activate the option and allow access for Google Play Services.
    3. Set up automatic sending location:
      • In Google Settings → Security → Find device enable the "Send last location" option.
    4. Write down IMEI:
      • Take a photo phone box or save IMEI in the cloud.
  • Set a lock password:
    • Even if a thief resets the phone, without your Mi Account he will not be able to activate it (on Redmi s MIUI 12+).

    ⚠️ Attention: If you bought Redmi from your hands, be sure to check whether someone else's Mi Accountis attached to it. To do this, go to Settings → Xiaomi account. If it is someone else's mail, ask the seller to unlink the device, otherwise you will not be able to use it. data-i="221">Attention: Mi Cloud.

    7. If the phone is found, how to check its security

    Let's say you managed to return it RedmiBefore using it further, do these steps. steps:

    • 🔍 Check for viruses: Install Malwarebytes or Dr.Web and scan the system. Thieves often install spyware.
    • 🔐 Change all passwords: From banking applications to social networks - even if the phone has been locked, attackers could have access to your data.
    • 📱 Reset to factory settings: If you suspect that the phone is hacked, do a full reset via Settings → About phone → Reset settings.
    • 📋 Check IMEI: Dial *#06# —if the number has changed, the phone could be reflashed (this is illegal).

    🔹 Important: If the phone is returned by the police after theft, do not rush to turn it on first. Xiaomi —experts will check to see if there are any bugs or malware installed in it.

    FAQ: Frequently asked questions about finding a lost Redmi

    ❓ Is it possible to find a phone if it is turned off?

    No, if the phone is turned off, neither Googlenor Mi Cloud will not be able to determine its location. However, you can:

    • Enable notifications "Find device"** —as soon as the phone is turned on, you will receive the coordinates.
    • Contact your operator for data on the last activity of the SIM card.
    ❓ What to do if the phone was stolen and turned off?

    In this case:

    1. Immediately block the SIM card (call the operator).
    2. Write a statement to the police indicating IMEI.
    3. Try track via Mi Cloud — sometimes thieves turn on the phone to check.
    4. If there was important data on the phone, remotely erase it via "Find device"**.
    ❓ Is it possible to find a phone without the Internet?

    Yes, but with limitations:

    • If geolocation is enabled GPS, Google can show the last known location.
    • The telecom operator can provide data on connection to towers (low accuracy).
    • If the phone connects to Wi-Fi, you will receive a notification in "Find device"**.

    Without Internet remote blocking or erasing data is impossible.

    ❓ How do you know that your phone has been found?

    There are several signs:

    • In "Find device"** or Mi Cloud a new location has appeared.
    • You received a call from an unfamiliar number (check through your operator, is this your SIM card).
    • The phone suddenly turned on (if it was discharged).
    • The police reported that the device was handed over to the police station.
    ❓ Is it possible to track the phone by number?

    No, track the phone only by number impossible is a myth. The number is tied to the SIM card, not to the device. However, the operator can help determine where your SIM card was last active (see section 4).