Advertisement
If you have a new account but are having problems posting or verifying your account, please email us on hello@boards.ie for help. Thanks :)
Hello all! Please ensure that you are posting a new thread or question in the appropriate forum. The Feedback forum is overwhelmed with questions that are having to be moved elsewhere. If you need help to verify your account contact hello@boards.ie

Lost Phone in City Friday night. Help?

Options
  • 19-12-2011 3:42pm
    #1
    rockerlkj
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12 ✭


    I lost a black Samsung phone in the City friday night whilst off my face doing the 12 pubs. I'm pretty desperate, as you can see. Can anyone help me? It may have been left in a taxi, but I tried ringing as many taxi companies as possible, but to no avail. Can anyone help?


Comments

  • Options
    #2
    Samich
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,949 ✭✭✭Samich


    I know nothing. But why bring out an expensive phone like that?


  • Options
    #3
    rockerlkj
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12 ✭rockerlkj


    Samich wrote: »
    I know nothing. But why bring out an expensive phone like that?

    It wasn't actually that expensive. It was only a Galaxy Ace. It cost only about 250. Even so, I'd like it back.


  • Options
    #4
    irishgeo
    Registered Users Posts: 9,498 ✭✭✭irishgeo


    do you not install any tracking apps which might allow to track it.

    have you tried ringing it?


  • Options
    #5
    rockerlkj
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12 ✭rockerlkj


    irishgeo wrote: »
    do you not install any tracking apps which might allow to track it.

    have you tried ringing it?

    No tracking apps unfortunately. I can ring it, but it just rings out and goes to voicemail. This is the only thing giving me confidence at the moment.


  • Options
    #6
    irishgeo
    Registered Users Posts: 9,498 ✭✭✭irishgeo


    rockerlkj wrote: »
    No tracking apps unfortunately. I can ring it, but it just rings out and goes to voicemail. This is the only thing giving me confidence at the moment.

    odd might be in a lost and found of pub that doesnt open till late. you tried ringing after 10 pm


  • Advertisement
  • Options
    #7
    Head The Wall
    Registered Users Posts: 2,892 ✭✭✭Head The Wall


    Samich wrote: »
    I know nothing. But why bring out an expensive phone like that?

    I don't have a "going out" phone and nobody else that I know does either. Also if this person lost their phone during the day would you still respond the same way, the exact time doesn't change the fact that the phone is lost.


  • Options
    #8
    rockerlkj
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12 ✭rockerlkj


    irishgeo wrote: »
    odd might be in a lost and found of pub that doesnt open till late. you tried ringing after 10 pm

    Yeah. Nothing then. I think it's in a taxi because I remember fishing for change while getting out. My phone could have easily gone with it.


  • Options
    #9
    irishgeo
    Registered Users Posts: 9,498 ✭✭✭irishgeo


    rockerlkj wrote: »
    Yeah. Nothing then. I think it's in a taxi because I remember fishing for change while getting out. My phone could have easily gone with it.

    he might only work weekends.


  • Options
    #10
    hondasam
    Closed Accounts Posts: 34,418 ✭✭✭✭hondasam


    rockerlkj wrote: »
    I lost a black Samsung phone in the City friday night whilst off my face doing the 12 pubs. I'm pretty desperate, as you can see. Can anyone help me? It may have been left in a taxi, but I tried ringing as many taxi companies as possible, but to no avail. Can anyone help?

    Try the garda station it might be handed in there.


  • Options
    #11
    UnkieKev
    Registered Users Posts: 896 ✭✭✭UnkieKev


    Go to a service provider shop i.e. meteor and ask them to trace it via gps or imei. I'm nearly sure it can be done. I know it can be done on my gakaxy 2.


  • Advertisement
  • Options
    #12
    padraig91
    Closed Accounts Posts: 172 ✭✭padraig91


    get an iphone....gives you a bit of peace of mind knowing you can track and wipe it and send a message to it from any pc


  • Options
    #13
    Samich
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,949 ✭✭✭Samich


    Head The Wall wrote: »
    I don't have a "going out" phone and nobody else that I know does either. Also if this person lost their phone during the day would you still respond the same way, the exact time doesn't change the fact that the phone is lost.

    He said he was off his face so the time does play a part.


  • Options
    #14
    biko
    Registered Users Posts: 81,220 ✭✭✭✭biko


    That's crap man, losing a phone is a major pita.
    Did you back up the contacts?

    Check with the pubs.
    Check with the Gardai.
    Pray.


  • Options
    #15
    Sniipe
    Registered Users Posts: 2,932 ✭✭✭Sniipe


    Is it possible to use the https://market.android.com/ site and download an app which will be pushed onto your phone the next time its on? Then you could track the phone if its outdoors or connected to some wifi spots? I don't know which app - perhaps its not possible...

    Next time install prey on your android phone.


  • Options
    #16
    Sniipe
    Registered Users Posts: 2,932 ✭✭✭Sniipe


    padraig91 wrote: »
    get an iphone....gives you a bit of peace of mind knowing you can track and wipe it and send a message to it from any pc

    OP check this link out: http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/how_to_find_a_lost_or_stolen_android_phone_for_free.php


  • Options
    #17
    biko
    Registered Users Posts: 81,220 ✭✭✭✭biko


    Let's leave the apple vs android "discussion" in Mobiles forum.

    Plan B sounds great in that you can install it after the phone was lost, alas it only works in US.
    edit, or maybe not. Try this


  • Options
    #18
    Eman Resu
    Registered Users Posts: 215 ✭✭Eman Resu


    I don't think sniipe was trying to start a flame war, just pointing out that other smartphones also live up to the name. Having lost my Galaxy I a few days ago all I can say is all the software in the world can't make up for minding your stuff. You have my sympathies OP, I bet you keep going to use it only to realise its gone!


  • Options
    #19
    padraig91
    Closed Accounts Posts: 172 ✭✭padraig91


    Sniipe wrote: »
    OP check this link out: http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/how_to_find_a_lost_or_stolen_android_phone_for_free.php

    well played android....although all smart phones should come with this software as standard if you were able to lock wipe and lock a phone people wouldnt bother stealing them if it was well known it was on all phones


  • Options
    #20
    biko
    Registered Users Posts: 81,220 ✭✭✭✭biko


    Aye, I could handle my phone being stolen but not the contacts in it.
    I use Google contacts to back up to from my phone so will always have them in a safe place.

    Just as a note to anyone reading this thread, if you haven't backed up your contacts or installed tracking software, do it today.
    Check the Android, iPhone and other phones forums for help if you need it.


  • Options
    #21
    Eman Resu
    Registered Users Posts: 215 ✭✭Eman Resu


    Amen on Google Contacts, it's a life saver to be honest I only use it and have no contacts details on the sim/phone.


  • Advertisement
Advertisement