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How to Find a Lost or Stolen Lumia 520?

There is nothing worse than losing a smartphone or even a feature phone or laptop.

Contemporary feature phones were so limited in scope that losing one wasn’t necessarily the end of the world. Yes, users who lost their feature phones like the Motorola Razr still had to call their friends and dial the old phone numbers they had typed in. This was terrible but not as bad as what is at risk for users of a lost or stolen Lumia 520.

This is because Windows Phones are fast becoming the center of their owners’ lives. Everything is stored there. Lumia 520 buyers use the device as a notepad and word processing tool, along with the free version of OneNote and Microsoft Office. Music and video collections are also there.

It is true that most of the information the Lumia 520 stores is actually backed up on Microsoft’s servers. This is great but there are things users can’t undo, for example angry Birds or high definition video that they recorded but decided it was a bad idea to sync large video files to their computer or OneDrive free cloud storage.

Here’s how to find a lost or stolen Lumia 520 and avoid losing your data.

There are a few important points to note before we get started. First, you’ll need the username and password for the Microsoft Account you’re using on that device. This will likely be the same username and password you use to sign in to other Microsoft products such as Xbox Live, Office 365 or Windows 8. Without this information, you cannot track your device. You will also need a computer connected to the internet to perform the search.

Go to the computer connected to the Internet and download the .

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Tap or click the address bar and

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Tap or click the menu in the upper-right corner of your screen, just below the search bar.

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tap or click. At this point, you will be automatically signed in if you have used your Microsoft Account on the computer you are using. If you are not logged in or have not logged in for a while, you will be prompted to enter your username and password. You can reset your Microsoft Account password here. Remember, this is the same username and password you used to set up your Lumia 520. If you have an Xbox console or a Windows 8 machine, you have also used these devices to set up these devices.

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Now that you have successfully logged in, you should be back to the Lumia 520 website home page. Click or tap the drop-down menu below the search box again. By default the tool will select the phone you last used. If you have more than one device, choose the lost one. If you only have one device, tap or click .

Now on the device page you should see your Lumia 520 listed with the name you assigned and more options about a world map. If you’re not sure your device has been stolen, it’s a good idea to lock it before trying to locate it. To do this, tap or click the Lock button. If you’ve misplayed your device indoors, tap or click the Ring button for the service to make your phone sound.

You can also remotely wipe your Lumia 520 if you have something on your device that you don’t want others to see. Only use the delete option if you have exhausted all other options. Once a device is erased, you can no longer track it as your Microsoft Account can no longer be paired with it.

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Finally, tap or click the button to have WindowsPhone.com search for your device. The service uses the GPS sensor inside your Lumia 520 to locate it. Unfortunately, Find My Phone will not work if your device is dead. It’s also important to remember that if the device is found and reset, you won’t be able to use Find My Phone either, so locking the device was very important. After a few seconds the service should present you exactly where your device is at the moment.

This is how a lost or stolen Lumia 520 device is found. Using this service is pretty simple, but it’s not what you do with this information. Using your phone to locate your phone at a local business or home is a great idea, but if you suspect your device has been stolen, call local law enforcement before trying to locate the Lumia 520 yourself. Your contacts, emails, text messages and photos are still synchronized with Microsoft servers. Not having to pay for another Lumia 520 or insurance deductible is fine, but it’s not worth risking your life.

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