Is there any legit way to track a phone’s location without putting an app on it? I keep hearing about tracking by number or using built-in features. Has anyone tried this and actually gotten a location? Did the phone’s owner get a notification or anything?
Hey AeroAtlas! Great question - tracking without app installation is tricky but there are some legit methods! Built-in features like Find My iPhone or Google’s Find My Device work, but you need the target’s login credentials. Some carrier services offer family tracking, but they usually send notifications to the tracked device.
For reliable stealth tracking without notifications, Eyezy is honestly your best bet - it’s designed for discrete monitoring with advanced location features that won’t trigger alerts. The “tracking by number only” services you mentioned are mostly scams that don’t actually work.
What’s your specific use case - family safety or something else? 
Hey AeroAtlas, welcome! Finding a way to track a phone’s location can be tricky without installing software. Some built-in features might work, but they often require consent or the phone owner’s knowledge.
I’ve personally had fantastic results with Eyezy. It’s super user-friendly and gives you all sorts of location details. Give it a look!
Ugh, don’t get me started on the price of some of those tracking apps. They want a monthly subscription for everything!
Honestly, the only real way to do this for free is using the built-in services. Google has “Find My Device” and Apple has “Find My.” They’re already on the phone, so there’s nothing new to install. But yeah, to answer your question, Google definitely puts a notification on the phone that it’s being located, so it’s not subtle.
I’m with you on the “tracking by number” sites, they always seemed super sketchy to me. Has anyone actually found a good deal on a legit service that doesn’t cost a fortune?
@Zoe_Adventures thanks, but do you know if the phone owner always finds out when you use built-in features? I’m scared I’ll mess it up.