OnePlus 13 Can Be Tracked Even When Powered Off With Google's Find My Device Network

OnePlus 13 owners may be able to locate their stolen devices by ringing them or viewing their location on a map.

Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by David Delima | Updated: 9 January 2025 11:14 IST

OnePlus 13 Can Be Tracked Even When Powered Off With Google's Find My Device Network

Photo Credit: OnePlus

OnePlus 13 is equipped with FastConnect 7900 system which supports Google's Find My Device network

Highlights

OnePlus 13 may use encrypted location info for powered-off tracking
The feature is reported to work via Google’s Find My Device network
Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC enables Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth and UWB features

OnePlus 13 (Review) — the company's latest flagship smartphone — can be located when stolen even if the handset's battery runs out, or it is powered off. It was launched in India and global markets on January 7, equipped with features such as Hasselblad-branded cameras, Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, and a 6,000mAh battery. The OnePlus 13 also brings support for Google's Find My Device network, along with anti-theft features that were previously exclusive to select Pixel devices.

OnePlus 13 Supports Google's Find My Network

First spotted by Android Authority, the latest OnePlus flagship supports an anti-theft feature dubbed Powered Off Finding. As the name suggests, users can locate their lost or stolen OnePlus 13 devices by ringing them or viewing their location on a map not only if they are offline but even when powered off.

The feature uses encrypted location information sent by the owner's device and others in the Find My Device network. When a handset is connected to the network, it “securely” sends the location information of devices it detects in the vicinity to help owners locate them.

OnePlus 13 Magnetic Cases, AIRVOOC 50W Wireless Charger Debut in India

It works courtesy of Qualcomm's flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC with the FastConnect 7900 mobile connectivity system which integrates Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, and Ultra Wideband (UWB) capabilities into a single chip, optimised with the help of artificial intelligence (AI).

Powered Off Finding on the OnePlus 13 Uses Google's Find My Device Network

Gadgets 360 was able to confirm that the feature is available on our OnePlus 13 review unit, and it works as advertised.

Here's When Apple Might Launch the iPhone SE 4 Alongside New iPad Models

This feature was first announced in April 2024, but was exclusive to the Pixel 8 models. At the time, Google claimed that it used specialised Pixel hardware to enable powered-off location tracking. OnePlus is the latest original equipment manufacturer (OEM) to bring this feature to its smartphones.

OnePlus 13 Specifications

The dual-SIM (Nano) OnePlus 13 sports a 6.82-inch Quad-HD+ (1,440x3,168 pixels) LTPO 4.1 ProXDR screen with 510ppi pixel density, 120Hz refresh rate, and a peak brightness level of 4,500 nits. It is powered by a Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, paired with Adreno 830 GPU, up to 24GB of LPDDR5X RAM, and up to 1TB of UFS 4.0 inbuilt storage. It runs on Android 15-based OxygenOS 15.

For optics, the phone is equipped with a Hasselblad-tuned triple rear camera unit comprising a primary 50-megapixel Sony LYT-808 sensor with optical image stabilisation (OIS), a 50-megapixel S5KJN5 ultra-wide camera, and a 50-megapixel Sony LYT-600 periscope telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom. On the front, it has a 32-megapixel Sony IMX615 camera.

Pixel 4a Gets an Update; Eligible Users Can Get Free Battery Replacement

The OnePlus 13 comes with an IP68+IP69 rating and packs a 6,000mAh Silicon NanoStack battery with support for 100W wired SuperVOOC charging and 50W wireless charging.

OnePlus 13

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Slim IP68 and IP69-rated design
Magnetic accessories
Sharp 120Hz display
Plenty of AI features
Buttery smooth software performance
Great battery life
Fast wired and wireless charging

Bad
AI image editing tools aren't impressive
Accessories need the magnetic case to function

Read detailed OnePlus 13 review

Display 6.82-inch

Front Camera 32-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 50-megapixel + 50-megapixel

RAM 12GB

Storage 256GB

Battery Capacity 6000mAh

OS Android 15

Resolution 1440x3168 pixels

More OnePlus mobiles OnePlus mobiles price in India

Google Pixel 8

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Smaller form factor makes it more comfortable to hold
Excellent and bright display
Cameras are still the best
Packed with AI features

Bad
Battery life is still not the best
Expensive
Tends to heat up under heavy load

Read detailed Google Pixel 8 review

Display 6.20-inch

Processor Google Tensor G3

Front Camera 11-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 12-megapixel

RAM 8GB

Storage 128GB, 256GB

Battery Capacity 4575mAh

OS Android 14

Resolution 1080x2400 pixels

More Google mobiles Google mobiles price in India

Comments

Catch the latest from the Consumer Electronics Show on Gadgets 360, at our CES 2025 hub.

Further reading: OnePlus 13, Find My Device, Google Find My Device, OnePlus

Shaurya Tomer

Email Shaurya Tomer

Shaurya Tomer is a Sub Editor at Gadgets 360 with 2 years of experience across a diverse spectrum of topics. With a particular focus on smartphones, gadgets and the ever-evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI), he often likes to explore the industry's intricacies and innovations – whether dissecting the latest smartphone release or exploring the ethical implications of AI advancements. In his free time, he often embarks on impromptu road trips to unwind, recharge, and ...More