Often you must have heard that the police has tracked the phone. But do you know how the police searches the phone.
Actually, the police adopts many methods and tools to track the location of the mobile.
International Mobile Subscriber Identity is a unique number of the SIM card, which can be tracked and located.
If GPS is enabled in the mobile, its location can be tracked directly through satellite. Many apps use GPS, and with their permission police can obtain location data.
Every mobile phone has a unique IMEI number. Police can track the phone through IMEI, even if the SIM card has been changed.
When a mobile phone is connected to a Wi-Fi network, its location can be tracked through Wi-Fi. Location data can be obtained from Internet Service Providers (ISPs) based on IP addresses.
If the person is in a public place and is using a phone, he can be identified by combining camera footage and mobile activity.
Records of calls and SMS are obtained from the mobile service provider. The phone is tracked by analyzing the called number and location data.
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