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MOBILE - Pinpoint Where Your "Lost" Phone Is

Intermediate


On my way out to an appointment, I go looking for my phone. I used it earlier today, so I know it is in my house. But now when I want it ... I can't find it!



I tried a bunch of ways to locate it, such as:


·    ...calling the cell from a landline. It went straight to voicemail and did not ring. (I knew the ringer was turned on, so that meant the battery was "dead".)


·    ...checking the "Find My Phone" app on a different device. It tells me the phone is in my house! (I knew that!)


·    ...scouring every inch of the living room, lifting every cushion, crawling on the floor to check under the furniture.



No luck! I bet you've had this happen to you as well, right?

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In desperation, I turned to the Internet and stumbled on a possible solution – a little-known feature of the "Find My Phone" app. A beep-sender!



Great news ... with "Find My Phone" already enabled on my cell, I simply clicked on the option to "Play Sound" from my iCloud account. This triggered a beeping noise that started out softly and continued to get louder.



More importantly, it works even if the battery seems to be empty.


[lost phone]



After clicking the "play sound," I heard the beep and followed my ears! Would you believe I found my iPhone, inside a closed metal file cabinet, sitting on top of the hanging folders? (I had been putting away a document and must have set the phone down.)



What a great option -- the beeping sound -- and it's available to use on both iOS (Apple) and Android devices. (You can use it on more than just phones.)



IMPORTANT: You need to make sure your phone is set up now so that if you lose it in the future you can use the "find" feature.



If you have an iPhone be sure "Find My" is enabled. Or if you're an Android user, it's the "Google Play Protect" app.




Make it Easier to Locate a Lost (or Stolen) Device


[Find My icon]



1. iOS/Apple Devices – Install the "Find My" App



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2. Update the Device Settings



Next, if you have an iPhone (iPad, iPod Touch and even AirPods), you should make sure that the "Find My" app is enabled. This way if your device is lost or stolen, it can pinpoint the location, play a sound, mark it as lost and even do a remote erase if needed.


[Find My options]


·    On your device, open the Settings app.


·    Tap your Name at the top and scroll down and select Find My.


·    Tap the Find My [device name like iPhone or iPad].


·    On the next screen, Toggle ON the Find My [device name].


·    Toggle ON Find My network to be able to see your device even if it is offline.


·    And toggle ON the Send Last Location option to have the location of your phone sent to your Apple account when the battery is low.



Additionally, go back to the main Settings screen, scroll down to Privacy & Security, tap Location Services, then toggle ON Location Services. This will enable you to find your lost phone on a map.

[Location services]




3. Locate Your Lost or Stolen iPhone



If your device (iPhone, iPad or iPod touch) is lost or stolen:


·    Sign into your iCloud account with the email associated with the device.


·    Select the device (if you have more than one) to locate it.


·    A map should appear with a green dot to pinpoint the location of your phone.


·    NOTE: If the device isn't on the list then the "Find My" option was not turned on (or you may have logged into the wrong Apple account).

[find your device]


Now, in this situation, the pinpoint is helpful as it shows the location, but if your device is still lost within that physical building, you may need more help to find it.



Good news, did you know that even IF the battery seems to be dead (because calls to it go to voicemail), the phone keeps a tiny bit of battery - not enough for calls, but enough to play the alert sound to find it? So…


[play a sound]


·    While you’re still in your iCloud account viewing your phone on the map, click on the Play Sound option to start an alert that will continue to beep until you find the device.


·    Or if the device is not near you and you don't want anyone to be able to use it until you can retrieve it, you can turn on the Lost Mode. This locks the device remotely with a passcode so that it is secure.


·    As a last resort, if the device was stolen, there is an Erase iPhone option.




Android Devices, Tablet or Wear OS Watch


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Additionally, you can trigger this tool to play a sound for up to 5 minutes -- even if the phone is in silent mode, to help find a lost device.


[Find my phone app]



1. Install the Google Find My Device App



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2. Update the Android Device Settings



Now, on your device, confirm these Settings:



NOTE: Some of the steps work only on Android 8.0 and newer. And, based on different types of Android phones, the steps may vary – look for similar options.


·    Go to the device Settings and tap the Profile image and look to see that the email address on your device is what is used for your account.


·    Find Security (or it might display Security and Location, or Google, then Security).


·    Under Find My Device, ensure that it is turned ON.


·    If you Return to Security and under Location (or Store recent location), make sure it is toggled ON. You may get a notification to enter your password. This setting allows Google to encrypt and store your device's most recent location.



Settings can look like this on some devices – look for something similar:

[settings]




3. Locate Your Lost or Stolen Android Phone with Find My Device



With the app installed, you can use a different device to locate it. The phone must:


·    Be turned ON and signed into the associated Google account
·    Have a Wi-Fi or mobile data connection
·    Have Location services enabled
·    And the Find My Device app turned ON


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[Find my phone]


·    On the left side of the screen is a panel that shows each device associated with this Google account.
·    Select the device, and assuming you turned the Location services on, Find My Device will display a map with a pin showing the approximate location of your device.
·    If you can't find the phone based on the map location, choose the option to Play a Sound. This rings your phone at full volume for five minutes (even if it is set to vibrate or silent).
·    Lastly, if you still can't find your phone there's the option to Secure Device so others can't use it. You can set a screen password to protect it. In addition, you can display a message that appears on your phone for the finder so that they can return it to you.
·    As a last resort, you can use the Erase Device option. This will wipe the phone so no one can access your data. Wiping performs a factory reset.



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Communications: Writing

Minimize the use of amplifiers



You're writing a social media post, an email or an executive report. You're very excited about a program that you're running. You want the reader to know how really well it is going.



If you're like most folks, it's easy to tuck the word "very" or "really" into your sentences to show that something is really super. Or going very well. You want to add a word to amplify the result.
·    He is really handsome.
·    She is very generous.
·    This program is really well written.
·    That photo of the village is really nice.



Try substituting more descriptive or colorful words. Maybe even leave the extra modifier out entirely. It's not always true but leaving out words like "very" and "really" is an elevating technique in many instances.
·    He is intriguingly handsome.
·    She is magnanimous in her generosity.
·    This program is well written.
·    That photo of the village is nice.



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Leadership

What is the "worst"



You’re being asked to take on a project at work. You’re discussing it with your manager. You’re excited and are glad to have the challenge.



So, what types of things might you inquire about to clarify the expectations?



Sure you could ask, “Ultimately, what would you like to have happen? A sold-out event? A high customer satisfaction score?” It’s always good to hear what others have in mind as the measurement of success.



But, here’s another question that you could ask to get some unexpected insight. “What is the worst thing that could happen in this project?”



Folks don’t usually ask the flip side of the success question. When you do, you’ll usually get an answer that is quite revealing … and useful.



Example



I was beginning a new venture and asked a more experienced colleague in this field a question he didn’t expect. “What is one reason why people don’t succeed in this area? … What’s the worst thing they can do?”



His answer was quite firm and instant. In fact, he gave me two things that affected people’s results.


·    “They give up too soon, before they’ve tried enough possibilities.”
·    “They look at products to offer, rather than find and feed a passion.”



This was great insight because I flipped his answers to identify my solution to success: following the process without giving up and staying focused on the market’s passion, not the product.



Where Else Can You Use This Technique?



You can ask about the worst thing that can happen in all kinds of situations, such as:


·    Interviewing someone for a new position. “What might be the worst aspect of the job if you were to get it?”
·    Talking with a field representative. “What is the worst thing a customer can tell you?”
·    Getting instructions from an expert you’ve asked to help you with a project. “What is the worst thing people do when writing a press release?”

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