Prey: Find My Phone & Security on Windows Pc
Developed By: Prey, Inc.
License: Free
Rating: 3,7/5 - 62.769 votes
Last Updated: April 16, 2024
App Details
Version |
2.6.3 |
Size |
13.4 MB |
Release Date |
November 01, 24 |
Category |
Tools Apps |
App Permissions: Allows an application to modify global audio settings. [see more (18)]
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What's New: Accessibility permission message has been improved for better readability. [see more]
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Description from Developer: 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,... [read more]
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About this app
On this page you can download Prey: Find My Phone & Security and install on Windows PC. Prey: Find My Phone & Security is free Tools app, developed by Prey, Inc.. Latest version of Prey: Find My Phone & Security is 2.6.3, was released on 2024-11-01 (updated on 2024-04-16). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 1,000,000. Overall rating of Prey: Find My Phone & Security is 3,7. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 62,769 users, 13,443 users had rated it 5*, 34,432 users had rated it 1*.
How to install Prey: Find My Phone & Security on Windows?
Instruction on how to install Prey: Find My Phone & Security on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop
In this post, I am going to show you how to install Prey: Find My Phone & Security on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...
Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.
[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.
Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.
If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!
Step By Step Guide To Install Prey: Find My Phone & Security using BlueStacks
- Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
- Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
- Once installed, click "Prey: Find My Phone & Security" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D
[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more
[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.
How to install Prey: Find My Phone & Security on Windows PC using NoxPlayer
- Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
- Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
- The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "Prey: Find My Phone & Security" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.
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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 help@preyproject.com
Terms and Conditions: https://www.preyproject.com/terms/
Accessibility permission message has been improved for better readability.
Allows an application to modify global audio settings.
Allows an application to expand or collapse the status bar.
Allows an app to create windows using the type TYPE_APPLICATION_OVERLAY, shown on top of all other apps.
Allows an app to access approximate location.
Allows an app to access precise location.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows read only access to phone state, including the phone number of the device, current cellular network information, the status of any ongoing calls, and a list of any PhoneAccounts registered on the device.
Must be required by device administration receiver, to ensure that only the system can interact with it.
Allows an application to read from external storage.
Allows an application to write to external storage.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
Allows applications to change Wi-Fi connectivity state.
Allows applications to change network connectivity state.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Required to be able to access the camera device.
Allows an app to use fingerprint hardware.