To be clear, tracking someone’s phone without their permission is prohibited and may be viewed as an invasion of privacy.
Therefore, before attempting to track someone’s phone, you should have a valid reason and obtain their permission.
That being said, let’s dive into the ways you can track a cell phone location without installing software on the target phone.
Use the phone’s built-in location services
Most smartphones come with built-in location services that use GPS or cell tower triangulation to determine the phone’s location. You must have quick access to the phone in order to use this technique.
Here’s how to do it:
Go to the phone’s settings menu and find the location services option.
Make sure the location services are turned on.
Go to the Google Maps app or any other app that uses location services and check the phone’s location.
Use a phone tracking website
There are several websites that allow you to track a phone’s location without installing any software on the target phone. These websites work by using the phone’s GPS or cell tower triangulation to determine the phone’s location.
Here’s how to use a phone tracking website:
Go to a phone trackings website such as Find My Phone or GPS Cell Phone Locator.
Enter the phone number of the target phone and click on the “Track” button.
The website will show you the phone’s location on a map.
Use Google Timeline
Google Timeline is a feature that allows you to see the places you’ve been on a map. If the target phone is logged into a Google account, you can use Google Timeline to track its location.
Here’s how to do it:
Log in to the Google account associated with the target phone.
Go to Google Timeline.
You should be able to see the phone’s location history on the map.
Use a spy app
There are several spy apps available that allow you to track a phone’s location without installing any software on the target phone. However, most of these apps require you to pay a subscription fee.
Here’s how to use a spy app:
Choose a spy app that suits your needs and purchase a subscription.
Follow the instructions provided by the app to install the app on your own phone.
Enter the phone number of the target phone in the app’s control panel.
The app will show you the phone’s location on a map.
Use a cell phone carrier service
Most cell phone carriers offer location tracking services that allow you to track the location of a phone on their network. However, these services usually require you to have a valid reason for tracking the phone and obtain the phone owner’s permission.
Here’s how to use a cell phone carrier service:
Contact the cell phone carrier and explain why you need to track the phone’s location.
Provide the phone number of the target phone and the owner’s name.
The carrier will provide you with the phone’s location.
Use a Wi-Fi network
The IP address of the Wi-Fi network the target phone is connected to can be used to pinpoint the phone’s location.
This is how you do it:
Locate the Wi-Fi network that the target phone is currently logged into.
Use an IP lookup tool to find the network’s IP address. Enter the IP address into a geolocation service such as IP Location to determine the phone’s location.
