How to track a stolen or lost phone? These methods will help.

Lost Phone Tracking: Don't panic if you lose your phone. Get a duplicate SIM, file a police complaint, and block and track the phone by entering the IMEI on the Sanchar Saathi portal.

Lost Phone Tracking: Phones have become a major part of people's lives. Losing or stealing your phone can be quite a hassle. But now, there are many smart systems available to help you find it. The Indian government has made things easier for people with the Sanchar Saathi portal. The CIER system on this platform helps you block, track, and recover your lost or stolen phone if needed.

Millions of devices have been traced using this system, and more than 400,000 phones have been returned to their owners. Its unique feature is that as soon as your device is activated on any network, the system immediately detects an alert, which significantly increases the chances of getting your phone back. Learn how you can use it to track your phone.

Track your lost phone this way.

The first step after losing your phone is not to panic. First, obtain a duplicate SIM from your telecom provider. This will require login and verification on the portal. Afterward, file a complaint at the nearest police station so that the case is officially registered in the system. Now, go to the Sanchar Saathi portal and open the Block or Stolen Mobile section.

Here, you'll need to enter your IMEI number, complaint details, Aadhaar-linked address, and a second contact number. Once you submit the registration, the portal sends an alert to the police, cybercrime unit, and your network operator. Now, if the phone is activated on any SIM, the network will be triggered, and the system will attempt to locate the phone.

Why is it important to report quickly?

It's important to report a lost phone quickly. The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) itself believes that the sooner you report, the sooner the system will be able to track the phone. This is because stolen phones are often used for two purposes: first, they can be used immediately, and then sent to another state or abroad within hours or days.

If you file a complaint on the portal promptly, it's easy to track network activity. The system recognizes the phone as soon as it's turned on, whether it's an old or new SIM. This is why Sanchar Saathi is considered highly effective in phone recovery, and every smartphone user should know how to use it.