Can cell phones track your location even when they are not on?

Question

Can they track your location if your phone is on, but you aren't making a call? Thanks.

Sorry. I should have said, "Can your cell phone company track your location even when your phone is not on?"

Answer 1

Can't track when off. But can be tracked even if you are not on a call. Depends on the phone. You have to enable it though so if you're using a biz-supplied phone, you're easily tracked. Just log on to a site that shows your loc. w/in 3 meters.

Answer 2

All digital phones can me tracked as long as they are on. They are in constant contact with the nearest cell tower in a receiving mode and thus are transmitting a locator signal to the tower so it can find it in case a call comes in. it is easier to track the phone while you are using it but it can still be done while the phone is on but not in use. The only way for it to be invisible is to be pwered down and off.

Answer 3

They can tell where your phone is at by seeing which cell tower it was closest to when used. The police can get access to your texts through your cell provider. It all has to be done with a warrant. So there has to be probable cause, like that you were involved in a crime and they need to know that information to build a case. It's not always bad though because that info can also be used to prove you didn't commit a certain crime.

Answer 4

Yes. If you turn it off, nobody can track you. Terrorists sometimes make calls in the middle east, then they immediately turn the phone off and relocate to another village without any delay. When the F16 starts bombing, usually it would be too late. I saw it in a movie.

Answer 5

According to a news report I heard a few weeks back the government can listen thru your cell phone even when it is turned off, unless you completely remove the battery. I don't know why they would ever bother with the average citizen though.