My teenager has been staying out way past curfew without answering my calls, and I’m starting to get genuinely worried about where he’s going. I know law enforcement can ping cell towers, but I’m wondering if there’s any legitimate way for an everyday parent to track a device using just the digits without needing physical access to install an app first. Has anyone actually had real luck doing this, or is the idea of tracking a device without pre-installed software just a Hollywood myth?
You can’t legally or practically track a phone just using its number without installed apps or consent. Most reliable options require prior setup or family location sharing services.