Use the phone’s built-in location-sharing feature if the person has explicitly agreed
Share live location through Google Maps, Apple Find My, or a similar service
Use a family safety app with consent from all users
Ask the person to send their current location manually
Contact the phone carrier for official device-location options if you are the account owner and authorized
Use emergency services if the person is missing and there is an immediate safety concern
Report a stolen phone to the carrier and police
Use remote device-finding tools only for devices you own or are authorized to manage
Do not attempt to track a phone without the owner’s permission