Prey: Find My Phone & Security

Prey, Inc.

About this app

Prey is a tracking, data security and device management app with over 13 years of experience in locating misplaced phones, laptops, and tablets. Available for Android, Chromebooks, iOS, Windows, Ubuntu and MacOS. All devices are monitored under a single account and manageable from the mobile app or the online panel.

✦ Uninstalling Prey:
Please consider that we request you enable a permission to keep the app from being uninstalled. It's an extra security measure so the application cannot be removed without your authorization. You can uninstall the app from the login screen, deactivating said permission.

MUST READ:
▸ The app suggests you disable the “Delete permissions if not used” option to ensure continuous protection.

▸ The app requests Accessibility services when using the "Lock" feature. Accessibility is used to block the device, showing an "Access Denied" screen overlay.

▸ The Power Button Lock feature is only available on Android versions lower than 9. Android 9 and above include added restrictions that block this functionality.

▸ The app requires you grant access to Management of All Files in Android 12 or later. This permission allows for "File Retrieval" *Pro*, beyond images and videos.

▸ The app uses the Device Administrator permission. This allows the Remote Wipe and Lock feature's function *Pro*

▸ The App request access to location data in the background to enable the geotracking, and *Pro* geofencing, location history features even when the app is not in use. While most Android devices will automatically request all necessary permissions, some need additional ones to be granted manually. Check help.preyproject.com for instructions specific to Huawei & Xiaomi devices.

▸ Our free plan is just a small test of what Prey can help you achieve. To access industry-leading device location and more, please consider our payed plans.

What you get with *Free* and *Starter* Plans

TRACKING & MONITORING
• Device view
• Geolocation tracking
• Hardware Information

DEVICE SECURITY
• Screen Lock
• Alert Message
• Remote Alarm
• Mark as missing/recovered
• Missing reports
• Report storage
• 24 hour Device Activity Log

If you are interested in our complete list of features designed for businesses and institutions, check out our *Pro* Organization Plans in preyproject.com/pricing

WHAT ARE SOME OF THESE FEATURES?
• Control Zones (geofences)
• Location history
• Custom Wipe
• File Retrieval
• Kill Switch
• Factory Reset
• Automations
• Scheduled Mass Actions
• Device loan manager
• Audit log
• And more!

Your privacy and mobile security are our top concern, that’s why we work with OPEN SOURCE code. Your personal information and data is only retrieved or used when requested.

ABOUT PREY
Prey started in 2009 as a small tech company with a sole purpose: helping people keep track of their devices. 13 years later, our service evolved into a trusted multi-tool for both people and businesses. We are experts at tracking, protecting and managing your work and play tech tools. And a proud team of people willing to support you.

NEED HELP?
Please contact us at [e-mail]
Terms and Conditions: https://www.preyproject.com/terms/

Ratings and reviews

Update 6/21/2024 Have used the app for years. Have been able to recover two phones and one laptop. Being able to remotely lock/disable the phones was easy. I noticed a few comments about the shutter sound when remotely taking pictures with Prey. You will need to go into the camera setting in the phone to turn off shutter sound BEFORE it's lost/stolen (if that is an option for your phone). Some cell carriers do not allow you to disable the sound.

Something was not working correctly. I was getting a 401 credential error, despite using the same credentials as on my other devices running iOS and Win 10. Tried to Uninstall and reinstall a few times, same problem. So went with Google find my phone instead and it is far superior in my opinion. Even took Prey off my iOS device after this because Apples built in tracker was also more accurate in a side by side test. I do still use it for my Windows laptop though, it works for that OS fine.

Other reviews say it all. Completely broke the shutdown protection, which was a PITA & caused some serious concern when it made it take forever to boot back up, after I STILL managed to get it to shut down (though it took a while) even despite Prey trying to prevent it & then some. & now can't access settings since it's not accepting my PIN. All this on top of the fact it constantly crashes if it doesn't have network access, which makes me question just how reliable it could actually be.

What's new

Improved performance and bug fixes.