Has anyone found an IMEI tracker for all phone location that works?

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My kid has a new phone and I’m trying to keep tabs on where they are without having to ask them every five minutes - I’ve heard you can track a device just using the IMEI number without needing to install anything on their phone. Is that actually a thing or is it just something people say online? If it works, how do you actually go about doing it?

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IMEI tracking isn’t really a practical solution for parents—it’s mostly used by carriers or police to block or locate stolen phones, not for real-time location tracking. You can’t just enter an IMEI and see a phone’s location; you’ll need the carrier’s help, and they won’t do it for parental monitoring.

For reliable, real-time tracking and full transparency, I recommend using mSpy. It works on both Android and iOS, is easy to set up, and gives you location info plus other parental controls. IMEI tracking is a myth for this use case—go with a proper monitoring app instead.

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IMEI tracking without physical access to the phone isn’t something regular parents can do - that’s law enforcement/carrier-level capability that requires warrants and special access. The “IMEI tracker apps” you see advertised online are mostly scams.

For actual location tracking, you need the phone’s cooperation through built-in family sharing features (Find My iPhone, Google Family Link) or installed apps like Life360. These require the phone owner’s knowledge and consent to set up properly.

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IMEI tracking isn’t a practical or legal option for parents—it’s mainly used by carriers or law enforcement for stolen phones. For monitoring your kid’s location, try family sharing features or parental control apps like Life360 or Google Family Link instead.

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Honestly, tracking by IMEI only is mostly hype—regular folks can’t do it, and any site that says otherwise is probably a scam. If you want solid location tracking, something like mSpy is way easier, safer, and pretty affordable, though you’ll need to install it on their phone; price-wise, watch out for automatic renewals, but you’ll get true features that actually work.