OFFLINE MOBILE FINDER APPLICATION

G Srikanth Vara Prasad

Swetha Pesaru Akutota Tharun
20P65A1203
Asst Professor Dept of IT 19P61A1205
Information Technology
Information Technology
VBIT, Ghatkesar, Hyd.
swethapesaru2687@gmail.com tharunakuthota@gmail.com srikanthvaraprasad2001@gmail.com
ring, helping users locate their device. To stop the
Abstract: The Offline Mobile Finder is an ringing, users can send the command "STOP" as a
Android application designed to help users text message to the lost phone. 2. Torch
locate their misplaced phones, even when they functionality: Users can also activate the phone's
are in silent mode. It provides a convenient torch (flashlight) remotely by sending the
and customizable solution for finding Android command "TORCH ON" as a text message to the
devices without relying on an internet lost phone. This feature can be helpful in low-
connection. The application allows users to set light situations, allowing users to locate their
a passkey and send it via text message from device more easily. 3. Location sharing: If users
another device to change the phone's mode send the command "LOCATION" as a text
from silent to ring or vibrate, making it easier message to the lost phone from another device,
to locate the device. Additionally, users can the Mobile Finder application will respond by
use specific commands such as "SOUND" to sending the latitude and longitude coordinates of
make the phone ring, "STOP" to stop the the lost phone to the sender's device. This feature
ringing, "TORCH ON" to activate the phone's enables users to track the approximate location of
flashlight remotely, and "LOCATION" to their misplaced device without requiring an
receive the latitude and longitude coordinates internet connection. These features enhance the
of the misplaced device. These features utility of the Mobile Finder application, providing
enhance the utility of the application and cater users with multiple options to locate their
to users who frequently misplace their phones misplaced Android device, even if it's in silent
and struggle to find them when they are on mode and without relying on an internet
silent mode. The Offline Mobile Finder connection.". Overall, the Mobile Finder
application provides a user-friendly interface, application is a useful tool for anyone who
saving users time and effort and giving them frequently misplaces their phone and struggles to
peace of mind knowing that they can always find it when it is on silent mode. With its simple
locate their phone when needed. functionality and easy-to-use interface, the
1. INTRODUCTION application can save users time and effort and
provide peace of mind knowing that they can
The Mobile Finder application is a mobile always locate their phone when they need it.
application that helps users locate their
misplaced phone when it is on silent mode. It 2. EXISTING SYSTEM
is designed for mobile devices that use the Losing your smartphone is one of the most
Android operating system, developed by frightening experiences in the modern age. You
Google. Android provides a highly have your contact information, your personal
customizable user interface based on direct information, your personal pictures, and possibly
manipulation, primarily designed for even financial data on there. It’s a treasure trove
smartphones and tablets. The Mobile Finder for thieves and other malcontents. Therefore, we
application leverages the capabilities of the need something efficient and effective to recover
Android operating system to change the our phones.There are some existing systems,
phone's mode from silent to ring or vibrate some of them are Find My Device by Google,
and vice versa when a passkey is sent as a Apple Find My, Cerberus, and Prey Anti-Theft
text message from another device. In addition which helps to recover the phones.
to these features, the Mobile Finder
application includes the following
functionalities: 1. The ability to make the
phone ring even when it is in silent mode: By
sending a text message with the command
"SOUND" from another device to the lost
phone, the Mobile Finder application will
override the silent mode and make the phone
 Drawbacks: specifications and then the successful design of
the proposed system. Understanding the
• The problem with the existing systems is that properties and requirements of a new system is
they collect the user’s personal information. more difficult and requires creative thinking and
• The systems may not work if the phone is not understanding of an existing running system is
connected to the internet. also difficult, improper understanding of the
• Some systems may require additional setup or present system can lead to diversion from
registration, which can be time-consuming solution. Offline Mobile Finder to happen first of
and inconvenient. all the user should install the application and, in
the message, you can save the text or numbers or
• Some systems may not be compatible with all
special characters that you want to save as the
types of devices.
password and can save that. If the mobile is
• The systems need to change the mode of misplaced you can send the same message to the
mobile from silent to vibrate to ring or make mobile so that the mode changes.
sound.
• Some systems may have limited functionality
or may not offer features that are important to
some users.
• Some systems may require a subscription or
payment for advanced features.

3. PROPOSED SYSTEM
The proposed system is the Offline Mobile
Finder application, designed for Android
MODULEs USED
devices, that helps users locate their
misplaced phones even when they are in The following are the main methods used to
silent mode. The application offers various implement the project:
features that can be accessed through text 1. SQLITE DATABASE: SQLite is an open-source
messages sent from another device. Users can SQL database that stores data to a text file on a
set a passkey and send it via text message to device. Android comes in with built-in SQLite
change the phone's mode from silent to ring database implementation. 26 SQLite supports all
or vibrate, making it easier to locate the the relational database features. In order to access
device. Additionally, users can use commands this database, you don't need to establish any kind
such as "SOUND" to make the phone ring of connections for it like JDBC, ODBC, etc.…
even in silent mode, "STOP" to stop the 2. Database – Package: The main package is
ringing, "TORCH ON" to activate the phone's android.database.sqlite that contains the classes to
flashlight remotely, and "LOCATION" to manage your own database Database - Creation In
receive the latitude and longitude coordinates order to create a database, you just need to call
of the misplaced device. Notably, all these this method openOrCreateDatabase with your
features work without requiring an internet database name and mode as a parameter. It returns
connection. The Mobile Finder application an instance of SQLite database which you have to
provides a customizable and convenient receive in your own object.
solution for locating misplaced Android
devices. 3. Database – Insertion: We can create a table or
insert data into a table using exec SQL method
defined in SQLiteDatabase class.
4. SYSTEM ANALYSIS 4. Database – Fetching: We can retrieve anything
Architecture Design After analyzing the from the database using an object of the Cursor
requirements of the task to be performed, the class. We will call a method of this class called
next step is to analyze the problem and raw Query and it will return a result set with the
understand its context. The first activity in the cursor pointing to the table. We can move the
phase is studying the existing system and the cursor forward and retrieve the data.
other is to understand the requirements and 5. Database - Helper class: For managing all the
domain of the new system. Both the activities operations related to the database, a helper class
are equally important, but the first activity has been given and is called SQLiteOpenHelper.
serves as a basis of giving the functional It automatically manages the creation and
updating the database.
5. RESULTS has been designed and developed to provide an
effective and easy-to-use solution for locating
misplaced phones, and it has the potential to be a
valuable tool for smartphone users. The use of
low-power modes or background processes to
enable the app to run even if the device is locked,
would further enhance the app's functionality and
user experience. Overall, the Offline Mobile
Finder application is a promising solution for
users who frequently misplace their phones and
offers a convenient and reliable way to locate lost
devices.
7. FUTURE SCOPE
The future scope of this application is significant,
as it addresses a common problem that many
Fig 5.1 : Sending key for SOUND smartphone users face. With the increasing
reliance on smartphones for communication,
work, and entertainment, the demand for
applications that help locate misplaced phones is
likely to grow. Additionally, there is a growing
trend towards offline applications that do not
require internet connectivity, which makes the
application even more appealing. One potential
future enhancement for the Offline Mobile Finder
application is to add a feature that allows the app
to run even if the device is turned off. This could
be achieved through the use of low-power modes
or background processes that can be activated
when the device is turned back on. This feature
would be particularly useful in situations where
Fig 5.2: Sending key for TORCH the phone's battery has died or the device has
been intentionally turned off. Another potential
future enhancement for the Offline Mobile Finder
application is to integrate with other smart home
or wearable devices. For example, the app could
be integrated with smartwatches or voice
assistants to provide a more seamless and intuitive
user experience. Additionally, the app could be
integrated with smart home devices such as lights
or speakers to help users locate their phone more
easily in their home environment.
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