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Plan B

Plan B is a find-my-phone app that you download AFTER you lose your phone. Described as a “last resort” to find a missing phone, allows the user to locate their lost device using cell towers and GPS. On some phones, Plan B can switch GPS on automatically.

Available for: Android

Cost: Free

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