Stolen Mobile Finder
A resident of Visakhapatnam, Tamil Nadu, INDIA has lost not one not two but thirty mobiles.
The experience of losing so many cell phones got him thinking and he started experimenting with making devices that could track mobile thiefs.
N. V. Satyanaraian, an M. Tech and a scientist, finally managed to do something about it.
Hours of experimentation resulted in software called Stolen Mobile Finder, a unique device to track down mobile thiefs of which he now holds the patent.
This Visakhapatnam resident claims that once the software is installed, it is difficult to change the sim card of the phone. If the thief tries to change the software, the handset asks for a password and accepts whatever password the thief puts in. However, then the software starts its trick.
Rs 900 will be reduced every hour from the sim card and this will happen without the thief’s knowledge. It requires no operator help. The mobile will take care of this on its own and inform the real owner of the status of the phone, says he.
And there’s more. As soon as the theft is identified, the software transfers the entire address book to the actual owner of the phone within seconds and regularly communicates with the owner about incoming and outgoing calls.
It also uses some old fashioned psychological pressure. The software makes the mobile emit a loud alarm at odd hours even when the cell is switched off.
The incoming calls, outgoing calls and vibrator mode of the mobile is suspended and gets into the dormant mode. The thief’s voice can be picked up and his intentions can be monitored, says Satyanaraian.
Besides this mobile thief catcher, Satyanarain has another wonder up his sleeve.
He is developing a micro-windmill mobile charger, which harnesses wind energy.
The Research and Development Division of the Department of Science and Technology at the National Innovation Foundation and some venture capitalists fund his innovations.
Satyanaraian has already won a national award for his innovative inventions and is now negotiating with mobile phone makers to use his software, which he recently got patented.
my nokia n72 mobile is lost on 11/7/2007 at 9.00pm i m a idea prepaid user plz help me i m so honest of u my mob no. is XXXXXXXXXX
my nokia n72 mobile is lost on 11/7/2007 at 9.00pm i m a idea prepaid user plz help me i m so honest of u my mob no. is XXXXXXXXXX
Dear Hitesh and Chandrashekar,
Even though you trust me very much, please don’t reveal your mobile phone numbers in public like this. That’s always dangerous (I’ve edited your comment and replaced them with ‘X’s so no problems).
I don’t know how came two comments are placed on the same post with different mobile numbers and different names of same problem and same description. I guess it’s either one of you who’s so desperate to find the mobile that had you to post in my blog with two different names. Anyways, thinking you’re a genuine reader of The Gadget Freak, I’m answering you here.
First of all, the software that’s being discussed in this post is not yet out for commercial release. So, that won’t help you now.
But, you can do two things. One is, you can ask the Idea company to block your SIM Card. The next one is asking them to track down your mobile. For the first one, you just need to provide a letter. For the second one, you need to file a Case with local Police Station and then with their help try to locate the phone if you remember the IMEI number.
For all those who doesn’t know their IMEI Number, there is two ways of finding it. If you have the handset, type *#06# and your IMEI Number is immediately displayed. If you don’t have the handset as in your case, please find your original bill where they will mention the IMEI Number.
Thanks for commenting…
Dear Sir,
My mobile was robbed on 23/7/2007 at the CBS Stand at Nasik while entering a crowded bus at around 21.15 hrs. This mobile was very precious for me as it has lots of photos, videos, voice recodings and sms’s which were very personal and close to my heart. I hope some way you help me to get the mobile back. I will be very greatful to you. I have also filed a FIR at Sarkarwada Police Station, Nasik (Complaint No.1123/2007 dtd 24/7/2007). The details of my stolen mobile are as under….
My name:Edmund D’Silva
Address:H.No. 158, P.T Marg, Behind Hotel Nayan, Igatpuri, Dist-Nasik. PIN 422402.
Phone model:Nokia 6300
Make:Nokia
Last used No.:9850689510 (I am still using this no.)
E-mail for communication: edmund.dsilva@gmail.com
Missed date:23/07/2007.
IMEI No.:356261016475111
Waiting with lots of hope.
Yours faithfully,
Edmund D’Silva
Hi Edmund D’Silva,
First of all, please try to understand that Gadget Freak can only help people by giving answers to their questions. We can never give services like finding stolen mobiles. All we can give is the ways to find mobiles.
You’ve done the right thing by filing an FIR, but go to your service provider and then show them the FIR and ask them to trace the mobile. If the thief isn’t using your SIM card, then you should go to Nokia people to trace or just block your mobile by the IMEI number. As the police dosen’t take mobile theft seriously, it’s least chance to get back your mobile. So, at least make it unusable by the thief by blocking the IMEI number.
And lastly, I recommend not to poast as comments these kinds of personal questions which will expose you. We’ve GadgetFreak Answers just for you all. Send your questions to answers@thegadgetfreak.info and we will answer them as posts after eliminating your personal details.
Thanks…
Dear Sir / Madam,
I had lost my mobile in a crowded bus in Mumbai, Near Andheri (E) Stn. and without it, I’m in a very precarious situation right now. I came to know about your service recently and so mailed my concern to your id. The phone contains a lot of important personal and business contacts in it, which I cannot afford to lose. It was also embedded with a 512GB extended memory card of Sandisk make. I would very grateful if you can put in your best effort to retrieve my mobile. I have listed out the details below as required by you to aid the trace.
Your name : Ravi Sharma
Address : House No. P-96/4, army area, Navy Nagar, Colaba, Mumbai -400005.
Phone model : W800i
Make : Sony Ericsson
Last used No.: 09313686709
E-mail for communication: ravi2603@gmail.com / ravi_sharma_n@yahoo.co.in
Missed date : 07/08/07
IMEI No. : 35785100-286283-2
While the local cops have turned a deaf ear, you are my only hope that I cling to. Please be kind enough to reply me whatever is the result of your search, though I hope to best extent, that it would be positive one.
–
Ravi Sharma
Hi Ravi,
You’re really embarrassing me. We The Gadget Freak never mentioned that we offer any kind of stolen mobile finding service. Whoever informed you like that has been greatly misinformed. I’m really sorry, but I have to ask you to read the Post you’re commenting on before commenting on the same. This post talks about a software that can help find your stolen mobile. It never talks about any other service offerings. This software is not yet out in market (as to my knowledge). If it’s out, we will publish the software here so that you can get one and install in your future mobile and prevent it from stolen.
As of now, please follow up with your Police Case along with your Service Provider. There is simply nothing we can do to help you.
Thanks…
Hi,
I’ have bought a N-70 Music Series Nokia in April. But for my official Job I’ve to visit to different states
I’ve visited kanpur recently, There somebody has stolen my mobile N-70 I’ve the bill & the IMI Number my contact is 9871218765. i’ve made a complaint to police and submit a copy of that to My Subscriber so that The number should be activated to new sim. But I’m in Desperate need of that my mobile coz all of my Contact numbers to my Company’s client is available in that Handset.
Please Help me if i can get my mobile back
None of you guys really pay attention to the post right?
I’m going to do this. I’m NOT going to reply to anybody who is using this Post to boast about their stolen mobiles.
For the LAST TIME, GadgetFreak is NOT a stolen mobile finding software.
Dear Shrinivasan,
My brand new Nokia N72 was stolen from my college bag last week. As per your suggestions in your blog i immediately lodged an FIR and also contacted my Network provider for tracing my device…thank you for all this info.
i read somewhere in one of your replies that the IMEI no of the phone can be blocked..i need to ask you whether after blocking the IMEI no. would the network provider / police be still able to trace the device?? or will this be the end of my hope to find my cell?? please help. Thanks
Rishi
HEY i m ACHAL
well i have a NOKIA N73 ME… I wanted to ask when are you going to release your software and will it be compatible with my Phone… Many many softwares dont work with S60 3rd edition…. please let me know about this…thanks … Achal!
Dear Sir,
My Nokia E61i Mobile was robbed today 03/09/07. Please let me know is there any way to recover it.
IMEI No. 351878010179921 having Airtel (Karnataka) connection No. 9880214384
It was my dream phone…….Pleaaase….!!!
Thanks in advance,
Madhushanbhog
respted sir,
my nane is vinod .yesterday(02/09/07) my mobile nokia3110c black was stolen from my room at near about 5 am to 7 a.m my imei code is 355535013684234 .please help me.i had worked hard to purchase that mobile.now it is stolen.
thanks in advance,
vinod kumar yadav
Dear Sir,
I lost my Nokia handset. I have filed complaint with police. I have blocked my sim. I also contacted nokia to block the handset. but Nokia people said they cannot block the handset and cannot help.
what do i do?
Thanks
Dear Paul,
Its great to see many innovative things coming up and its greater to see that u guys are making things happen………
I need to know a small thing….
My counsin went missing and all efforts to trace him went in vain…. he was carrying a mobile and i have the IMEI number ….. till now the police has not tried this avenue of tracking his cell….. as u know in our indian family we youngster are not supposed to voice when the elders are there….. so now i wish to take help of a Private detective. So i would just like to know how far this tracking down through IMI works and how long it may take….. i’m asking this cos i just wanna be sure before the PDs take the case just for a sake of hefty bill….. u know what i mean……
Regards
Dee
Dear Deepak,
I’m sorry to hear about this. Anyway, as far as I know, mobile tracking in India has not yet reached the Private Detectives. Some influential highly skilled detectives can do it with some help from internal Police personnel.
However, I strongly recommend you to aproach a Detective and find out whether they can do it. But their charges may be heavy.
Thanks…
imei no:- 353932016893064 this imei handset of nokia 6300 has been stolen , if any traces let us know.. any charge will be payable…
my nokia e62 has been stolen pls help me…….. my imei num. is 359743000268690
hi this is rajkumar,
i lost my hand set of nokia3110c by last week. my IMEI NO. IS 356974013789553 pls try to block my hand set pls help me anybody. if you find pls reply to my mail id raj_kumar9230@yahoo.com
thank ypu in advance….
Dear Sir,
My Nokia mobile is stolen on 4 Oct. 2008 at 2.00am from Tumkur,Karnataka with sim card No. +919743274510.
my Mobile Information is
IMEI – 355540/01/190228/1
NOKIA 1600
Sir- plz help me in Finding My Mobile &inform me on my E Mail ID. I will so honest of u.
Thanking you in advance.
Dear Sir,
My Nokia mobile is stolen on 1st December 2008 at 7.00pm fromMumbai , chembur
My contact No.09821295080
My email ID: naina.vaity808@yahoo.co.in
My Mobile Information is
IMEI – 354189029253039
Model:
NOKIA 6300 silver
Sir- plz help me in Finding My Mobile &inform me
Thanking you in advance.
Hi Mr Srinivasan A Paul Joseph
Can u pl let us know the answer to the query,who can help block the nokia handset with IMEI no?
For those asking constantly to help them find their lost Phones, the following is my answer:
I CAN'T FIND THE LOST PHONES. You should try the following when your mobile is lost:
1. You must ask the mobile connection provider to block your SIM Card.
2. Ask them to track down your mobile using IMEI Number.
For the first one, you just need to provide a letter or call customer care. For the second one, you need to file a Case with local Police Station and then with their help try to locate the phone if you remember the IMEI number.
For all those who doesn't know their IMEI Number, there is two ways of finding it. If you have the handset, type *#06# and your IMEI Number is immediately displayed. If you don't have the handset, please find your original bill where they will mention the IMEI Number.
I Have lost my Sonyericsson mobile in Hyderabad during travelling anybody if help me out i will never forget his help in my lifetime
Make:sonyericsson
Model:w710i
color:White
IMEI No:353066014712560
my email id:navin.kankam@gmail.com
my mob no:9010118763
Hi Satyanarayan,
i RAKESH from Chennai and belongs to Visakhapatnam only,
that my mobile has been theft On 13-12-2008, So plz Kindly help me to recover my mobile
Details: -
Model : NOKIA E71,
IMEI : 354855021386957,
color : BLACK & GREY,
Stolen Date : 13-12-2008,
So plz help me , and lost my important data on it, i can pay whatever the charges it will b
hello ,sir i lost my nokia 5200 in my college.i am a inter 1st year student. my parents are scolding me very much. so please hlpe me it will be you gracefulness upon me.i am a bsnl subscrber.but i dont have imei no .
details:-
name- krishan murari soni
mobile no- 9441425964
colour – blue n white
respected sir,
i have lost my nokia 3600 slide.i have also blocked my sim and filed a compliate in local polic station.and i also asked them they are telling will do it but no response.so is their any other mes of tracking it down as soon as possible.do reply so wating for ur ans.
thanking u
shuaib
Dear Sir,
My mobile was misplaced on 10/1/2009 around 10 PM .This mobile was very precious for me as it has lots of contact nos, photos, videos, voice recordings and sms’s. I hope some way you help me to get the mobile back. I will be very grateful to you. I have also filed a FIR at Subji mandi Police Station, delhi 7 (NCR No.75/2009 dated 10/1/2009). The details of my stolen mobile are as under….
My Name: rishank kishore
Address: top floor G18 malkaganj
near hindu rao hospital
delhi 7
Phone model:Nokia 3110 C
Make:Nokia
Last used No.: 9958662969 (I am still using this no.)
E-mail for communication: rishank_singh@yahoo.com
Missed date: 10/1/2009.
IMEI No.: 355535017760840
Waiting with lots of hope.
Yours faithfully,
dr. rishank kishore
Hello, my mobile got lost and I want it back from whoever who stole it.
I have managed to file an FIR and also got a new SIM but don't want the thief to scout with it for FREE!
Model – Nokia 6300
IMEI# – 356818023130169
Date – 23/12/2008
Contact # – 9822002358/20-25466549 (Pune)
Hello Friends,
A new application has been launched in the market Maverick Secure Mobile Application. Which help you to track ur phone remotely and get each & every activity about the THIEF without knowing him. It not only works when STOLEN but also can be used as PARENTIAL CONTROL and many more…
To get Maverick Secure Mobile Application, Please click on the following link.
http://www.maverickmobile.in/maverick/validated...
In case of any query please feel free to ask..
ThankingYou..
Regards
Sachin Randive.
Maverick Mobile Solutions,Pune.
+91 9970027080
please can you help me locate my lost mobile phone….I really need the same as it has all my work and numbers to all me personal data…please help me out…I really need it ….details are as follows
Phone model:Nokia N76
Make:NOV,2007
Last used No.:9999889908
E-mail for communication:shankhwareshan@gmail.com
Missed date:23Jan,2009
IMEI No.:353954014067855
great post thanks!
Hi Sir,
Nokia
IMEI :354197026548871
sir my mobile is stolen from my net cafe & i want to trace it or find the person who stole it so sir I request you to give me advice that how to trace the mobile
Sir,
I lost my Nokia 6300 cel phone on 11/06/09.
Can i trace and get it back…Please Help Me..
With Regards
Prasad
I Lost my Samsung j600 H/s on 20/06/09 pls can u help me to find out. My no. is 9011956484. IMEI no. 358560/01/029061/8.. PLS do the needfull for Waiting for Your response.. Alt. no. 9604850789