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• Steps
• Method 1 of 4: Make Your Phone Ring Using an App
• Method 2 of 4: Calling from another phone
• Method 3 of 4: Checking the Ringtone on Your Smartphone
• Method 4 of 4: Setting up a tracking service
• Tips

Losing your phone can seriously compromise the safety of your information. The phone can even be used to prank your friends. Friends, on the other hand, will feel that they are called by a familiar person with whom they need to talk. Plus, it doesn't hurt to adjust your phone's ringer volume. There are tons of options that you can change in your phone's settings, take advantage of third-party apps, and have proper interactions.

Steps

Method 1 of 4: Make Your Phone Ring Using an App

1. 1 Download the app for your mobile device. With the help of special applications, you can pretend that someone is calling you. Open the app store on your iPhone, Android or other smartphone, and then enter the phrase "fake call" into the search engine. The search results will show both free and paid varieties of apps. Be sure to read the reviews to see which app features are best for you, as each app provides a different service.
   • If you like, you can find prank phone apps with voices of different celebrities, characters and other famous people. These apps don't provide the same versatility as regular fake call apps, but they are great for a variety of themed events like holidays and birthdays.
2. 2 Customize the app. The application can have various additional functions, such as creating a fake identity for a secret caller, using a contact list and a pre-arranged recording, and scheduling a call. Plan when you want to receive a call so that you can use it in the situation you need.
   • In such applications, you can create a name, phone number and photo. All of this is needed to create a fake caller ID.
   • When you receive a call, the call interface will be similar to the call interface on your phone. If the call interface does not match your device, please select another application. In some applications, you can even create your own interface. Try to make it look as much like your phone's interface as possible. Otherwise, the person to whom you give the phone and who is well acquainted with your phone will reveal your intention.
   • Apps can provide a range of sound clips on different topics and with different personality types. With an app-compatible audio file, you can even create your own personality. Applications may not allow you to record your conversation, but you can use the software provided to do so.
   • Apps can be configured to ring right away. If you want the call to happen later, set up the scheduler so that the phone rings after a while or set the call for a specific time. If you want, have the app run in the background or put your phone to sleep to simulate a call.
3. 3 Activate the call. Be sure to play the situation beforehand. Rehearse and memorize the call to make the whole situation more convincing. If you are going to give your phone to someone, make sure that the fake call application is not visible.
   • Your phone will still receive regular calls from other phones, which may interfere with your prank. Do not schedule a draw for a time when you will be waiting for a real call.

Method 2 of 4: Calling from another phone

1. 1 Find a second phone. To do this, use your home phone, a pay phone, or simply borrow a phone from another person. Don't forget to ask permission to use someone else's phone.
2. 2 Call your number. If the call does not go through or immediately transfers you to voicemail, the phone may not ring and you will have to try again. It is possible that the phone is turned off altogether and therefore does not ring.
3. 3 Listen to the call. If your phone rings but you can't hear the ringtone, it might be set to silent and just vibrate. Listen for a faint buzzing sound from your phone as you walk around your house or street to make the call louder. If your phone is set to vibrate, you may hear it vibrate on various surfaces, such as a table.
   • Look in places you frequent. The phone could roll up behind the table or furniture, or lie under other things, which made it hard to hear.

Method 3 of 4: Checking the Ringtone on Your Smartphone

1. 1 Open the Settings app. If there is no application under the desktop, then find it in the All Applications tab.
2. 2 Adjust the ringtone volume. Depending on the smartphone model, this step may be slightly different.
   • iPhone - Find the Sounds and Vibration Patterns section. Scroll down until you find the Ringtone option. The current ringing tone is displayed here. Click on the ringtone to listen to it or "Apply" to save the changes.
   • Android - Find the Sounds or Sounds & Notifications section. Click on the Ringtone option to select a ringtone, then click Play to play the ringtone, or click Apply to save your changes.
3. 3 Check the ringtone volume. If desired, you can change the volume of the ringtone.
   • iPhone - Tap Sounds, and then adjust the Call & Reminders slider to set the volume to the desired level.
   • Android - Tap Volume, then adjust the Ringtone & Notifications slider to select the volume for the ringtone.

Method 4 of 4: Setting up a tracking service

1. 1 Set up a tracking program for the device. Depending on the phone model, major mobile network operators provide a free phone tracking service. But for this, this function must be preconfigured. After that, it will be possible to send a call or notifications to the phone so that it rings.
   • IPhone users will need an iOS9 capable smartphone and iWork app, otherwise the tracking software will not work. Open your browser, then go to icloud.com to create and set up an iCloud account. Sign in to your account. If you don't have one, create one for free.
   • Android users will need access to the Android Remote Control application. There are two ways to enter the settings. Open the Settings app and scroll down until you find the Google option. Click on it and then click on "Security". You can also use the separate application "Google Settings", and then click on the "Security" option.
2. 2 Set up the tracking function of your smartphone. The next steps depend on the phone model you are using.
   • IPhone users must go to the "iCloud" app. Open "iCloud" on your phone. While in the app, scroll down to enable the Find My iPhone option. A dialog box will appear. Click "Allow" to continue.
   • Android users should enable remote phone detection. In the "Android Remote Control" section, you must click on the "Remotely find this device" option. Go to the Settings app. The Settings app and Google Settings are two different apps. Scroll down and then tap on the Location option. Make sure all location options are turned on.
3. 3 Check your phone ringtone. To do this, you need to use a second device, for example, a computer.
   • IPhone users need to go to iCloud.com or go to Find My iPhone in the iCloud app using a second iPhone or iPad. Click on the "Find iPhone" option. A map will open showing the last location of your phone. Click Play Sound or Send Message to play sound on iPhone.
   • For the device to appear on the map, Android users need to open the android.com/devicemanager website in a browser. Click on the "Call" option for your device to make a sound. The device you use to find your phone and the phone itself must have the same Google account.

Tips

• To use the program to find your phone, you first need to configure it. Without preliminary configuration, the program may not detect the phone.
• Do not disturb mode makes the phone silent. Look for an icon or other indicator on the phone screen, or go to the phone settings and check if the "Do not disturb" mode is enabled.
• If the battery of the phone is flat or the phone is turned off altogether, it will not make a sound. This will make it extremely difficult for you to use tracking software.