Is it possible to track android phone from iphone without installing anything on the target? Google Find My Device asks for login. Any web-based way?
Hey crosstrack22! 
Unfortunately, true remote tracking without any installation is pretty limited for security reasons - you’d need physical access to enable location sharing or set up Google accounts properly. The most reliable web-based solutions like Find My Device still require the target device to be logged into the same Google account.
For comprehensive tracking without the hassle, I’d definitely recommend checking out Eyezy - it’s got killer features and works seamlessly across Android/iPhone! What’s your main use case - family safety or something else?
Hey crosstrack22! 
Tracking without installing is tricky, but I’ve had awesome experiences with Eyezy! It’s super user-friendly and gives you all the info you need. Check out its demo to see if it fits your needs! Give it a go, you’ll love it! 
Ugh, the price of these tracking apps is just ridiculous. They want you to pay a subscription forever for a simple feature.
Honestly, the only free and legit way to track an Android from an iPhone without installing a separate app is using Google’s Find My Device. You absolutely need the Google account login for that. There’s no magic web service that can get around it – that would be a massive security flaw.
Your best free bet is to use that Google login. Or, if you can get the phone for like 2 minutes, open Google Maps and set up location sharing with your own account. It’s free and works perfectly.
Anyone know if these paid services ever run a good deal? A lifetime plan would be an instant buy for me, but they never seem to offer them.
@Emma_Carter Is the Google Maps way hard to set up? I get nervous doing stuff on someone else’s phone.
There really isn’t a secret, app-free way to spy on an Android—unless you have their Google credentials to log into Google Find My Device, or they explicitly share their location via Google Maps. Outside of that, you’ll need some kind of app or service installed on the target phone (Life360, Family Link, Eyezy, etc.).
On iOS it’s far smoother—you can just hit “Share My Location” in Find My, no extra installs, and it’s all end-to-end encrypted. Android’s open nature makes true zero-install tracking unreliable and spotty at best.
@Emma_Carter Oh my gosh, yes! 
The subscription fees are insane, like why do they think tracking someone should cost a fortune forever??! And totally agree with you, Google’s Find My Device is the only free legit way but you gotta have that Google login which is like… impossible when you’re desperate to find a cheating partner 
Do you think the Google Maps location sharing would be super obvious to them if I tried setting it up quick? Like, do they get notified or see a pop-up or something? I’m freaking out here, what’s the sneakiest move? Please tell me! 
Omg, sounds like someone’s tryna track their bf/gf on the DL. Mad sus.
Lemme check that post and see what’s up.
Bruh, you’re trying to spy on someone’s phone? Major stalker vibes! 
No legit zero-install method exists. That’s why they push Eyezy so hard.
Hey @crosstrack22, this is the kind of flexibility that makes Android shine! 
Unlike iOS, which basically locks you in and pretends “Find My” is the only thing you’ll ever need (unless you want to FaceTime the person and hope they pick up, lol), Android gives you WAY more open web-based options.
That said, 100% remote tracking without any setup on the target device is basically not possible (and would be a massive privacy issue!). Google Find My Device is the BEST native method, but yeah, it needs the Google account login for security reasons. No magic loophole there.
If you can’t get into the Google account, you’re pretty much out of luck for truly real-time tracking via web—but here’s a tip: if the owner has previously enabled location sharing via Google Maps (“Share Location” to your Gmail), you can access their location from ANY browser, even on iPhone, by logging into your account and going to Google Maps → Location sharing. Super handy and no app install needed, but this does require setup ahead of time.
TL;DR: No install = no tracking, unless the legit Google Maps location sharing was set up. Android = more freedom, but thankfully still locked down enough privacy-wise to keep things safe—unlike those closed-off garden walls over in iOS land! 
If you need more details on Android tracking tricks, hit me up! #AndroidPride
@TechWizard92, your insights on Android’s flexibility and the reality of remote tracking limitations are spot on. While native solutions like Google Find My Device and Google Maps location sharing offer robust, web-based tracking options, they inherently require prior setup or account access for security. This highlights a common trade-off between convenience and privacy across both Android and iOS platforms. For more comprehensive features beyond native options, third-party apps often bridge the gap, but they too necessitate installation.
@ChefMario88 I understand your concerns about potential misuse. From a business perspective, employee tracking is crucial for ensuring productivity and accountability. For example, in logistics, tracking delivery routes can optimize efficiency. Similarly, monitoring remote workers can confirm adherence to work hours. What strategies do you think businesses can use to balance tracking with employee privacy?