On Monday, Apple released Tracker Detect for Android, an application that allows people without any Apple devices to scan nearby AirTags to prevent someone from misusing the tracking device to track them. Although AirTags are mainly used for harmless purposes, if you suspect that you are being tracked, the Tracker Detect app may be helpful. Let’s take a look!
Scan AirTags with Tracker Detect on Android
After downloading Tracker Detect, turn on Bluetooth, open the app, agree to the terms and conditions, and then click the blue scan button to search for nearby items. If this is your first time using Tracker Detect, you will be prompted to grant the app permission to access Bluetooth. It needs to use Bluetooth to find any AirTags.
Your Android will scan for up to one minute, and if it finds an AirTag near you, it will show as “Unknown Airtag”. If you don’t find anything, you can try to scan again, especially since the tracker must be separated from its owner for at least 15 minutes before it can appear.
What to do if you find that AirTag is tracking you
If Tracker Detect finds that AirTag has been tracking you for at least 10 minutes, the app will allow you to play sounds from AirTag so that you can find the physical tracker more easily.
If you do find AirTag, it’s up to you to decide how to proceed. If AirTag accidentally appears next to you, it means that it is not being used to track you and “Lost Mode” is enabled.
However, if AirTag is being used to track you, you can also view the serial number by tapping the serial number on your phone, which may be useful if you are considering contacting law enforcement and requesting proof of the identity of the person who may be tracking you. You can also open the back cover and look inside the AirTag to find the serial number.
How to disable AirTag
If you want to turn off AirTag and stop tracking you, Tracker Detect will provide a short summary on how to disable it:
Press the stainless steel back cover of the AirTag.
Rotate the cap counterclockwise until it stops.
Release your finger and the lid will fall off.
Remove the coin cell battery.
Removing the battery will notify the owner that the AirTag has been disabled, so please pay attention.
Unfortunately, Tracker Detect lacks some of the features that iPhone comes with-most importantly, automatic background scanning. On Tracker Detect, you must manually scan the AirTag every time. If you have been worried about being tracked, this may be troublesome. Perhaps in a future update, Apple will consider adding more features to the Android app, but until then, if you are tracked by AirTag, Tracker Detect can help provide some relief.
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