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Latest update [menu]
version 1.32
- fix issue on allowed contacts
Description [menu]
Your phone is lost or need to track family members but the phone is not connected to any WIFI hotspot or Mobile data, tendency you might not be able to locate with a standard phone finder which uses wifi or internet connectivity.
With this app you can just send SMS and you will be able to get the location of the phone.
FEATURES:
- Find your lost phone or your family members phone by sending SMS.
- Searching is done through NETWORK or GPS. Phone with no GPS or disabled can still locate through network.
- No wifi or mobile data needed.
- Allows you to specify allowed contacts to find your phone.
- You can add extra key message for security. ex. -> [locateme pass123]
- The app only sends sms location if the message is in correct format and if the caller is in allowed contacts.
- Searching is only activated during sending locateme SMS. (it doesnt consume power/battery when on background waiting for locateme sms)
HOW TO USE:
1. You need to enable location services on your device (Under Settings -> Location services)
2. To get the location of the phone with this app installed send sms to that mobile and send -> [locateme] or with key [locateme pass123] (message is case insensitive)
3. You will received a reply stating the location in google maps url format.
4. Depending on the phone's location search through NETWORK or GPS may vary accuracy.
POSSIBLE REPLIES:
1. "Current location (gps/network)[date located]: http://maps.google.com/maps?q=LAT,LONG" (this message shows it was able to get the current location)
2. "Last known location (gps/network)[date located]: http://maps.google.com/maps?q=LAT,LONG" (this message was not able to get the current location but instead retrieving the last known location)
3. "Sorry unable to find location. Please try again later." (neither network nor GPS was able to locate the phone)
NOTE:
- SMS charges applies to your network.
KNOWN ISSUES:
- Might not work properly if your using 3rd party SMS apps.
How to install GPS SMS Phone Finder APK for Android [menu]
Download GPS SMS Phone Finder APK file (com.ritz.gpssmstracker_5_282836.apk) from SameAPK.com, then follow these steps:
Update Phone Settings
- Go to your phone Settings page
- Tap Security or Applications (varies with device)
- Check the Unknown Sources box
- Confirm with OK
Go to Downloads
- Open Downloads on your device by going to My Files or Files
- Tap the APK file you downloaded (com.ritz.gpssmstracker_5_282836.apk)
- Tap Install when prompted, the APK file you downloaded will be installed on your device.
How to install GPS SMS Phone Finder APK on Windows 7/8/10 or MAC PC? [menu]
Download GPS SMS Phone Finder APK file(com.ritz.gpssmstracker_5_282836.apk) from SameAPK.com to your PC (ex: /Users/xxx/Downloads/(com.ritz.gpssmstracker_5_282836.apk)), then follow these steps:
Using Emulator:
- Download And Install one Emulator Softwares (Ex: Bluestacks, GenyMotion, NoxPlayer)
- Simple install APK on PC by drag and drop file com.ritz.gpssmstracker_5_282836.apk on Emulator screen
GPS SMS Phone Finder APK Pros & Cons [menu]
Pros
- This app is safe, it's not require high risk permissions
- Compatible with 32 bit device (most Emulator using 32bit arch CPU)
- Compatible with 64-bit device (some android device and current Bluestacks)
Cons
Everything is good.
