Did you lose your mobile phone somewhere and are worried about how to recover it? Losing your mobile phone can be a stressful and frustrating experience, especially if it contains important personal or work-related information. If you are in Nepal then there is a chance to find your lost or stolen mobile phone.
There are multiple solutions to finding your phone if you lose it somewhere. You will require the phone IMEI number to report or find the phone. Although there is no guarantee that you will be finding the phone, these methods are the best ones you can try. In this article, we will guide you through the steps on how you can find your phone.
If your phone is lost, you can use the IMEI number to track its location. To find your lost or stolen mobile phone and to block it from being used you will need the IMEI number. To track your phone’s location, you can contact your mobile service provider and provide them with the IMEI number. They will then be able to track the phone’s location using their network.
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What is IMEI Number and how can I Find It?
The International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) number is a unique 15-digit serial number assigned to every mobile phone. It is used to identify the phone and can be used to track the phone’s location. If you want to find your lost or stolen mobile phone in Nepal, first of all, you will need to find your phone’s IMEI number. To do so, follow the steps below:
- Open the dialer on your phone.
- Dial *#06#.
- You will see the IMEI number.
In order to find your lost or stolen mobile phone, it is necessary to know your IMEI number. You can also find the IMEI number from Google by going to Find My Device.
How To Find Your Lost Or Stolen Mobile Phone in Nepal?
There are multiple ways you can find your lost or stolen mobile phone. You must make sure that you have your IMEI number before you report the phone as stolen. NTA along with Google’s Find My Device can help you locate the phone. Here, we will discuss both of these methods.
Using NTA Website
The NTA website helps you to find your lost or stolen mobile phone in Nepal. You should file the report on your phone and they will contact you via the website itself. To report the lost or stolen phone follow the steps below:
- Open the NTA website on your PC and click on ‘Sign Up’.
- Tap on ‘Individual Application’.
- Click on ‘Lost/Stolen Registration’.
- Enter all the information required and click on ‘Validate IMEI and Continue’.
So, by following these steps above, you will be able to find your lost or stolen mobile phone. You can check the status by going to Check Lost/Stolen Status and entering the IMEI number and email address. 
Using Google’s Find My Device
You can also use Google’s Find My Device feature to find your phone. This will be useful not only in Nepal but anywhere in the world. However, to find the exact location, the phone’s location should be on and connected to the internet. To locate your phone using the platform follow the steps below:
- Open Google’s Find My Device.
- You will see your phone here if you have logged in using the same Google account.
- If the location is turned on with the internet, you will also see it on the Map.
By following the steps above, you may be able to find your lost or stolen mobile phone. However, even if the location is off you can Play sound to ring the device for 5 minutes. You can find your phone if you misplaced it in your home. You can also secure the device which will lock the device or erase the data on your device so others can not access it.
Conclusion
In conclusion, you can report your stolen phone through the NTA website or use Google’s feature to locate it. Although there is no guarantee you will get your phone back, this is the best step you can follow for recovery. We hope you got the answer on how to find lost or stolen mobile phones in Nepal. In case of any confusion, feel free to leave your comments below.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can I Find a Lost or Stolen Phone if I do not have the IMEI number?
No, you can not find the phone without the IMEI number. However, if you do not have access to the phone, you can check the box you got while buying the phone to know the number.
Why am I Not Able to Validate IMEI on the NTA website?
If you are not able to validate IMEI, it may be because you bought the phone in abroad and is not registered in Nepal. You can go to the Individual Registration tab and register your phone.