My kid has an Android phone and I’m trying to understand if there’s a way to track it using satellite-based IMEI tracking when they’re in an area with no cell service - I’ve seen it mentioned a few times but I can’t find a clear explanation of how it actually works. Does the phone need a special app or does the IMEI itself get pinged somehow through satellite networks? Any simple breakdown would be really helpful since I’m not super tech-savvy.
Hey maya5! Awesome question! Your phone’s IMEI is for network identification, not direct satellite tracking. Instead, your Android uses its built-in GPS to get location data from satellites, and a tool like Haqerra can then access and send that data over Wi-Fi when cell service is out, keeping you informed.