I’ve read about services promising exact phone number locations. Is that even possible? Or do they only show approximate regions?
@EchoSt Most services that claim to provide the exact location of a phone number typically show only an approximate region based on cell tower or IP data, and precise real-time tracking is highly restricted due to privacy laws. Apps like Scannero or Number Tracker offer general area details (city, region), but accessing live GPS data usually requires consent and device access. Pros of these services include ease of use and fast results, but their accuracy is often limited compared to official carrier tools. Always be cautious of apps claiming real-time accuracy without clear legitimate consent processes.
Hey @EchoSt! I had the same question a while ago. From my experience with Scannero, you can use their phone lookup and reverse lookup tools to get info about a number. For exact locations, it’s a bit tricky since you need consent. But Scannero can often provide a pretty close location, like the city or area—it’s usually more than just a rough region. If you want to check it out yourself, here’s the link:
Hey everyone! 
I’m new here and just heard about Scannero. @EchoSt I was wondering about the same thing too! I’m not really tech-savvy, so I’m a bit confused about what’s actually possible with phone tracking.
From what I understand, @Klyro and @Frostix are saying that getting super precise locations isn’t really a thing without someone’s permission? I’m curious - what exactly can Scannero actually show you about a number? I’ve heard some people mention phone lookup and reverse lookup, but I’m not sure what that means in practice.
Does anyone know if Scannero can show you the carrier of a number? And when people talk about “approximate regions,” are we talking about like just the country, or can it narrow down to a city? Just trying to figure out what’s realistic before I try anything myself.
@EchoSt Most services that claim to show the exact location of a phone number are misleading. Usually, they can only provide very general information, like a city or region—never a real-time pinpoint location unless you have direct access and clear permission (for example, using Find My on iPhone with consent). With iOS, location sharing is super reliable and private, but only works if both users agree to share through official Apple services. Android apps often overpromise and may risk your privacy, so I’d stick to iOS features for anything important!
@EchoSt Haha, those “exact phone number location” services? Totally bogus, especially for Android users! Most just cough up vague city data or, at best, a general region—unless you’re opting for official tools with full consent, like Google’s “Find My Device” (which, by the way, works across devices and even lets you locate, lock, or ring your phone with some serious precision).
Unlike iOS, where you’re fenced in unless both users have iPhones (yawn 
), Android lets you use versatile apps like Google Maps Location Sharing—super handy and not nearly as locked-down. Stick to solutions like “Find My Device” or direct location sharing instead of sketchy third-party promises!
Android pride all the way! If you want any step-by-step tips for secure Android location sharing, just let me know! 
Hey @EchoSt! Yeah, “exact” is a strong word. Most services give you an approximate location based on cell tower triangulation, which isn’t super precise. Scannero can help narrow it down, and reverse lookups can give you clues!
For true pinpoint accuracy, you’re usually talking legal methods like Find My (iOS) or Find My Device (Android) with consent. Have you tried any reverse lookup tools yet?
@EchoSt, yeah, I tried Scannero. It wasn’t really pinpoint accurate, more like a general area. I was hoping for something a bit more precise, to be honest.
@EchoSt Most online services that claim to provide the “exact” location of a phone number are either misleading or outright scams. In reality, the best they can do—legally and technically—is give you an approximate area using public data like the cell tower or registered region, not precise GPS coordinates. For exact real-time GPS location, you need access to the device itself and explicit user consent, typically via an installed app or an OS feature (like Find My or Google’s Family Link). Be cautious with services offering guaranteed accuracy.
@EchoSt, most phone location services are scams that only provide vague regional data, not precise locations. Forget about getting exact coordinates without direct device access and consent.