Ukrainian soldiers have recently leaned on Apple's "Find My" device tracker to locate their gadgets stolen by the Russian troops. This app is a great tool for them since it shows the real-time position and location of a particular item.
'Find My' Helps Ukrainians Located Stolen Gadgets
The ongoing invasion of Ukraine did not only result in the loss of lives, properties, and others. The aftermath of the conflict in the Western region also resulted in theft.
Of course, looting was also considered rampant during the war. Some people who have no food to eat might steal food from the grocery store. However, in the current case, some Russian soldiers reportedly robbed tech products that mainly came from Apple.
According to the latest report by Cult of Mac, the Ukrainians noticed that some of the Apple devices have been stolen. This is why they arrived with the idea of using the "Find My" tracker to locate them. This also helps them know where Russian troops are marching in.
Ukrainians are locating their devices on the territory of the Homiel region, Belarus, where part of the Russian army retreated. pic.twitter.com/JsdhltRZ5E
— Franak Viačorka (@franakviacorka) April 5, 2022
"Ukrainians are locating their devices on the territory of the Homiel region, Belarus, where part of the Russian army retreated," senior adviser to Sviatlana Tsikhanouskay recently tweeted out on his official account.
People's Impression About Ukrainian Action
In the comment thread from Viacorka's post, some people lauded the efforts of the Ukrainian soldiers to detect their gadgets. Amid the issue, they managed to be tech-savvy in tracking their lost stuff.
"This reminds me of when people were discovering secret overseas military bases by watching the public data of people's fitbits. You could usually tell where the fence lines and gate posts were too just from the track data," one commenter said.
Another person said that Ukrainians possessed military intelligence. He added that the soldiers can track troop movements via AirTags in washing machines.
Still, someone commented that the device-tracking tactic will be much nicer if the AirPods have small explosive charges that can be detonated remotely.
Another user mentioned Putin's inept leadership in Russia. He said that it can be clearly seen with their trackable devices.
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Important Reminders to Remember Before Finding a Device
According to the support page of Google, there are some reminders that you need to know before using the "Find My" app. Don't forget to take note of these things.
Make sure that your phone has the following conditions
- Turned on
- Connected to your Google Account
- Linked to Wi-Fi or mobile data
- Visible on Google Play
- Your device's location is switched on
- Find My Device is on
For additional tips, you can check if the "Find My Device" is on through your Settings app.
Then, go to the Security and Find My Device. Click Security and Location in case you can't see Security. Lastly, switch on your Find My Device.
To check if the Location is turned on, go to Settings and click on Location. For another option in case you can't see it, go to the phone manufacturer's support site for more information.
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Written by Joseph Henry
